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Jonathon D Fischer Foundation Grants
Funding for selected nonprofit programs
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
- 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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Children’s education programs
- Community-based water projects
- Programs addressing imminent medical needs
- Animal rights initiatives
- Human trafficking prevention and recovery programs
Documents Needed
- Letter of intent
- Full proposal, if invited
- Concept paper, if requested
- Organization contact details
- Requested amount and project budget
Official resources
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
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
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.
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
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?
Children’s education programs
Community-based water projects
Programs addressing imminent medical needs
Animal rights initiatives
Human trafficking prevention and recovery programs
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)