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Jack R. MacDonald Community Fund
Last Update: February 2, 2026
Canada
Supports community projects aligned with local priorities
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 6, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
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
- Culture and Arts
- Other Health Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Overview
Provides up to $8,000 to support community projects in the former Village of Elora. Eligible initiatives must align with at least one priority area, such as health and wellbeing, housing, arts and culture, belonging and leadership, reducing inequality, or the environment.
Activities funded
- Projects supporting belonging and leadership in the community
- Projects addressing housing-related needs
- Projects improving health, wellbeing, and food security
- Projects advancing arts and culture
- Projects addressing the gap between rich and poor
- Projects supporting environmental priorities
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 7,900
Weekly food pop-up and cooking workshops to improve food security
$ 8,000
Youth-led mural and printmaking series promoting belonging and wellbeing
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a charity or not-for-profit organization.
- The proposed project must support at least one of the fund’s priority community focus areas.
Who is eligible?
- Charities
- Not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Former Village of Elora (Ontario)
Processing and Agreement
- Funding decisions are typically communicated within 4 weeks after the application closing date.
Additional information
- The fund honours Jack R. MacDonald’s legacy of support to the former Village of Elora.
- The program aligns with the 2019 Vital Signs Report and recognizes the role of charities and not-for-profits in community health and well-being.
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