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Jonathon D Fischer Foundation Grants
Funding for selected nonprofit programs
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Canada
Overview
This program supports nonprofit organizations working in the Foundation’s priority areas. Funding may cover established programs, operating or capacity-building support, and selected capital or special-purpose requests.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Ensure financial sustainability
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education, Research, Other Health Services, Social Services, Animal Protection, International Activities
- Target groups
- General public, Children & youth, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Women & girls, Nonprofits / charities, Low-income individuals / families
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- National, International
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit organizations
- CRA tax-exempt organizations
- USA 501(c)(3) organizations
Who is not eligible
- Nonprofits incorporated outside Canada or the USA, unless the project was requested by JDFF
- Basic health sciences research organizations
- Single-disease or single-condition organizations, in most cases
Eligible expenses
- Program funding for eligible initiatives
- Operating support, when invited
- Capacity-building support, when invited
- Capital funding for community-wide impact projects, in rare cases
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Basic health sciences research
- Projects outside the Foundation’s current program or geographical focus
- Single-disease or single-condition organizations, unless an exception applies
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- United States
Activities funded
- Children’s education programs
- Community-based water projects
- Programs addressing imminent medical needs
- Animal rights initiatives
- Human trafficking prevention and recovery programs
How to apply
- Step 1: Receive a formal invitation from Foundation staff to submit a letter of intent or concept paper.
- Wait for staff to invite the application before submitting.
- Step 2: Submit the letter of intent.
- Include the organization description, program details, requested amount, project budget, and contact information.
- Send it only if specifically invited.
- Step 3: Respond to further review requests.
- Be prepared to provide a concept paper or discuss the project with staff if requested.
- A site visit may also be scheduled in some cases.
- Step 4: Submit the full proposal if invited.
- Use the format supplied by the Foundation.
- Have a volunteer board member sign the application.
- Step 5: Await the trustees’ decision.
- The Foundation sends written notification of the decision after the trustees’ review.
Documents Needed
- Letter of intent
- Full proposal, if invited
- Concept paper, if requested
- Organization contact details
- Requested amount and project budget
Selection criteria
- Alignment with Foundation guidelines and priorities
- Quality and creativity of project design, implementation, and evaluation
- Leadership and organizational capacity of the nonprofit
- Ability to stretch or leverage JDFF funds
- Trustees’ and staff interests
Processing and Agreement
- Invitation and initial letter of intent review by Foundation staff.
- Possible discussion with staff or a site visit.
- Some applicants may be asked to submit a concept paper.
- Full proposals are reviewed, and trustees meet several times per year to decide.
- Successful applicants receive written grant conditions, payment dates, and reporting requirements.
Additional information
- Applications are by invitation only.
- Unsolicited letters of intent or funding requests may not be accepted or answered.
- The Foundation may request a concept paper for some applicants.
- Selected organizations may be asked for an outline on enhancement and sustainability.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Jonathon D Fischer Foundation Grants Program
What is the Jonathon D Fischer Foundation Grants?
This program supports nonprofit organizations working in the Foundation’s priority areas. Funding may cover established programs, operating or capacity-building support, and selected capital or special-purpose requests.
Who is eligible for the Jonathon D Fischer Foundation Grants program?
To be eligible for the Jonathon D Fischer Foundation Grants program, you must:
Nonprofit, tax-exempt organization
Invited by Foundation staff
Project fits funding priorities
What expenses are eligible under Jonathon D Fischer Foundation Grants?
Program funding for eligible initiatives
Operating support, when invited
Capacity-building support, when invited
Capital funding for community-wide impact projects, in rare cases
Who can I contact for more information about the Jonathon D Fischer Foundation Grants?
You can contact Jonathon D Fischer Foundation (JDFF) by email at cavanti@jdff.ca.
Where is the Jonathon D Fischer Foundation Grants available?
The Jonathon D Fischer Foundation Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Jonathon D Fischer Foundation Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Jonathon D Fischer Foundation Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Jonathon D Fischer Foundation Grants?
Jonathon D Fischer Foundation Grants is funded by Jonathon D Fischer Foundation (JDFF), Rainbow Foundation of Hope (RFOH), Valsef Dream Big Foundation (DBF)