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Great-EST Needs Grants

Q: Who is eligible for the Great-EST Needs Grants program?

To be eligible for the Great-EST Needs Grants program, you must: Project aligns with CSWB greatest-needs priorities

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Great-EST Needs Grants?

You can contact Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation.

Q: Where is the Great-EST Needs Grants available?

The Great-EST Needs Grants program is available the province of Ontario.

Q: Is the Great-EST Needs Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Great-EST Needs Grants is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Great-EST Needs Grants?

Great-EST Needs Grants is funded by Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation

Last Update: February 23, 2026

ON, Canada

Support for community priority needs initiatives

Grant and Funding

Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop employee skills

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : March 31, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
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

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

This program supports projects addressing Elgin County’s CSWB priorities. The maximum funding amount is not specified, and eligible activities are initiatives aligned with education and skills development, affordable housing and housing security, mental health and well-being, public safety, or substance abuse and addiction.

Activities funded

Initiatives addressing education and skills development needs.
Initiatives addressing affordable housing and housing security needs.
Initiatives addressing mental health and well-being needs.
Initiatives addressing public safety needs.
Initiatives addressing substance abuse and addiction needs.

Examples of admissible projects:

Expand after-hours youth mental-health and addiction navigation services

Deliver an eight-week skills training program with barrier-free supports

Eligibility

The proposed initiative aligns with identified greatest-needs priorities in the Elgin County CSWB plan.

Eligible geographic areas

Elgin County (Ontario)

Additional information

Granting decisions are guided by data from the Aylmer–St. Thomas Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) plan for Elgin County.
General deadline: 2026-03-31.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Great-EST Needs Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Great-EST Needs 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.