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Guardian Angel Funds
Support for TCDSB students in financial need
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Toronto, Montréal, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Guardian Angel Funds support TCDSB students in need with basic necessities, emergency assistance, and enrichment opportunities. Funding may cover items and activities such as food, clothing, medical necessities, summer camp, arts, school trips, leadership activities, and newcomer support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Toronto
- Montréal
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- New immigrants & refugees
- Academia / students
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Support for students’ basic needs and emergency needs.
- Funding for summer camp and after-school sports participation.
- Support for arts development, school events, and school trips.
- Assistance for newcomer students taking part in school activities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) students.
Who is not eligible
- Students who are not part of the TCDSB.
- Applicants that do not demonstrate financial need.
Eligible expenses
- Food and clothing for students.
- Warm clothing and other basic necessities.
- Medical necessities and related emergency needs.
- Summer camp and after-school sports costs.
- Arts lessons or materials, and school trip-related costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Textbooks.
- Bus tickets.
- School supplies.
- School equipment.
Eligible geographic areas
- Toronto, Ontario.
Additional information
- Applications must be initiated by the school principal or school social worker.
- Funds are only available to Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) students.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
- Some funds are supported through the foundation’s fundraising efforts and donor support.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Guardian Angel Funds Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Guardian Angel Funds. 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.
What is the Guardian Angel Funds?
Guardian Angel Funds support TCDSB students in need with basic necessities, emergency assistance, and enrichment opportunities. Funding may cover items and activities such as food, clothing, medical necessities, summer camp, arts, school trips, leadership activities, and newcomer support.
How much funding can be received?
Guardian Angel Funds Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Guardian Angel Funds program?
To be eligible for the Guardian Angel Funds program, you must:
TCDSB students in financial need.
Application initiated by school staff.
Specific fund criteria may apply.
What expenses are eligible under Guardian Angel Funds?
Support for students’ basic needs and emergency needs.
Funding for summer camp and after-school sports participation.
Support for arts development, school events, and school trips.
Assistance for newcomer students taking part in school activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Guardian Angel Funds?
You can contact The Angel Foundation for Learning (AFL) by email at angel.foundation@tcdsb.org or by phone at 416-222-8282 ext. 2195.
Where is the Guardian Angel Funds available?
The Guardian Angel Funds program is available Montréal, Ontario.
Is the Guardian Angel Funds a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Guardian Angel Funds is a Grant and Funding