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General Fall Grants

Q: How much funding can be received?

General Fall Grants Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the General Fall Grants program?

To be eligible for the General Fall Grants program, you must: Qualified donee Supports Oxford County residents Fits an eligible focus area

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the General Fall Grants?

You can contact Oxford Community Foundation.

Q: Where is the General Fall Grants available?

The General Fall Grants program is available the province of Ontario.

Q: Is the General Fall Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

General Fall Grants is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: February 3, 2026

ON, Canada

Supports community initiatives benefiting local residents

Grant and Funding

Oxford Community Foundation

Processing And Agreement

Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Reduce the ecological footprint

Supporting volunteer engagement

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Minimum amount : 500 $

Timeline

Closing date : October 17, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)

Location

Ontario

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

General public

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Regional

Overview

Funding of up to $10,000 supports community initiatives for Oxford County residents. Eligible activities span animal welfare, arts and culture, education, environment, health and wellness, sports and recreation, heritage, and social services.

Activities funded

Animal welfare initiatives supporting Oxford County residents.
Arts, culture, and heritage activities, including heritage preservation.
Education-focused initiatives that advance learning opportunities.
Environmental protection and stewardship activities.
Health, wellness, sports, recreation, and social service initiatives benefiting the community.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 9,900

Community wellness workshops and peer support series with evaluation

$ 9,800

After-school robotics and tutoring program with inclusive supports

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The applicant must be a qualified donee.
The request must support Oxford County residents.
The proposed initiative must align with one of the program’s focus areas (e.g., arts and culture, education, environment, health and wellness, sports and recreation, social services, animal welfare, heritage).

Who is eligible?

Qualified donees supporting Oxford County residents
Organizations delivering community and social service initiatives
Organizations delivering arts, culture, and heritage initiatives
Organizations delivering education, environmental, health and wellness, or sports and recreation initiatives
Organizations delivering animal welfare initiatives

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Oxford County (projects supporting Oxford County residents)

Processing and Agreement

Funding decisions are provided in November.

Additional information

Community funding is supported by donors who contribute to legacy and community funds.
Applications typically open mid-August and close at the end of September.
Funding decisions are communicated in November.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the General Fall Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the General Fall Grants. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.