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Greater Sudbury Charities Fund and Social Investment Partnership (SIPS)
Capacity-building support for local charities
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 31, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $20,000 over two years to qualified local charities in Greater Sudbury. It supports organizational capacity building and social enterprise initiatives, along with in-kind business support, management guidance, and fund development help.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : May 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Organizational capacity-building initiatives.
- Social enterprise projects that advance the charity’s mission.
Documents Needed
- Letter of interest for Stage 1.
- Organizational self-assessment.
- Detailed business plan with measurable outcomes.
- Current audited financial statement.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities.
- Local charities serving Greater Sudbury.
Who is not eligible
- Charities that received SIPS funding in the past five years.
Eligible geographic areas
- Greater Sudbury, Ontario.
Selection criteria
- Strength of the letter of interest and the project’s importance to the organization.
- Potential to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Quality of the organizational self-assessment and business plan with measurable outcomes.
- Fit with the program’s stated criteria.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check eligibility
- Review the program requirements.
- Confirm your organization is a registered charity in good standing.
- Step 2: Submit the Stage 1 letter of interest
- Prepare a brief, compelling letter describing the project, its importance, and the support requested.
- Include your organization’s introduction, mission, programs, and registered charitable number.
- Send it by email, mail, or in person; electronic submission is preferred.
- Step 3: Complete Stage 2 if invited
- Complete the organizational self-assessment.
- Develop a detailed business plan with measurable outcomes with Foundation staff support.
- Submit the requested documents, including your current audited financial statement.
- Step 4: Present and await the decision
- Stage 2 applicants are invited to give a short presentation and answer questions.
- The Foundation’s Board makes the final funding decision.
Processing and Agreement
- Stage 1 letters are screened by Foundation staff to confirm eligibility.
- The SIPS Support Committee reviews applications and may consult with other funders or hold meetings and calls.
- Stage 2 applicants may be invited to present their proposal and answer questions.
- The Committee recommends recipients, and the Board of Directors makes the final decision.
- Approved recipients sign a Grant Authorization Form and must complete year-one and final evaluations.
Additional information
- Stage 1 letters of interest must be two pages or less.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Greater Sudbury Charities Fund and Social Investment Partnership (SIPS) Program
What is the Greater Sudbury Charities Fund and Social Investment Partnership (SIPS)?
This program offers up to $20,000 over two years to qualified local charities in Greater Sudbury. It supports organizational capacity building and social enterprise initiatives, along with in-kind business support, management guidance, and fund development help.
How much funding can be received?
Greater Sudbury Charities Fund and Social Investment Partnership (SIPS) Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Greater Sudbury Charities Fund and Social Investment Partnership (SIPS) program?
To be eligible for the Greater Sudbury Charities Fund and Social Investment Partnership (SIPS) program, you must:
Registered charity in good standing.
Based in Greater Sudbury.
Committed to capacity building.
What expenses are eligible under Greater Sudbury Charities Fund and Social Investment Partnership (SIPS)?
Organizational capacity-building initiatives.
Social enterprise projects that advance the charity’s mission.
Who can I contact for more information about the Greater Sudbury Charities Fund and Social Investment Partnership (SIPS)?
You can contact Sudbury Community Foundation (SCF).
Where is the Greater Sudbury Charities Fund and Social Investment Partnership (SIPS) available?
The Greater Sudbury Charities Fund and Social Investment Partnership (SIPS) program is available across Canada.
Is the Greater Sudbury Charities Fund and Social Investment Partnership (SIPS) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Greater Sudbury Charities Fund and Social Investment Partnership (SIPS) is a Other Support