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Kornfeld Foundation — General Funding
Flexible funding for civic and arts initiatives
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This foundation supports civic engagement and arts education through flexible funding for programs, projects, and general operating support. It also offers multi-year support where merited and accepts proposals submitted electronically on a rolling basis.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- 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 Education
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Civic engagement initiatives
- Arts education programs
- Policy advocacy, community organizing, and movement building
- Visual and performing arts activities for young people
Documents Needed
- Organization description and background
- Organizational budget information
- Most recent audited financial report
- Project description with goals, timeline, and evaluation plan, if applying for project support
- Letter of introduction, for first-time applicants
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations seeking support for civic engagement.
- Organizations seeking support for arts education.
- Organizations requesting program, project, or general operating support.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants seeking support for capital campaigns.
- Applicants seeking support for endowment campaigns.
Eligible expenses
- General operating costs
- Program or project expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital campaigns
- Endowment campaigns
Eligible geographic areas
- New York City
Selection criteria
- Alignment with civic engagement or arts education priorities.
- Clarity of the project goals, objectives, timeline, and evaluation plan.
- Strength of the organization's mission, structure, and general finances.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the proposal
- Confirm that the request fits the foundation’s civic engagement or arts education priorities.
- Gather the required organizational, financial, and project information.
- Step 2: Assemble supporting materials
- Include the required budgets and the most recent audited financial report.
- For project support, include goals, objectives, timeline, and evaluation plan.
- First-time applicants should prepare a short letter of introduction.
- Step 3: Submit electronically
- Send the complete application and all correspondence by email to office@kornfeldfdn.org.
- Do not submit applications by mail.
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals are reviewed by the board three times a year.
- First-time applicants may be invited to a meeting or asked to submit a full proposal.
- Applications must be submitted electronically for review.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- The board reviews proposals three times a year.
- First-time applicants may be asked to submit a short letter of introduction.
- Applications and correspondence must be submitted electronically.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Kornfeld Foundation — General Funding Program
What is the Kornfeld Foundation — General Funding?
This foundation supports civic engagement and arts education through flexible funding for programs, projects, and general operating support. It also offers multi-year support where merited and accepts proposals submitted electronically on a rolling basis.
Who is eligible for the Kornfeld Foundation — General Funding program?
To be eligible for the Kornfeld Foundation — General Funding program, you must:
Focus on civic engagement or arts education.
Complete application submitted electronically.
Program, project, or operating support.
What expenses are eligible under Kornfeld Foundation — General Funding?
Civic engagement initiatives
Arts education programs
Policy advocacy, community organizing, and movement building
Visual and performing arts activities for young people
Who can I contact for more information about the Kornfeld Foundation — General Funding?
You can contact Kornfeld Foundation by email at office@kornfeldfdn.org or by phone at none.
Where is the Kornfeld Foundation — General Funding available?
The Kornfeld Foundation — General Funding program is available across Canada.
Is the Kornfeld Foundation — General Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Kornfeld Foundation — General Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Kornfeld Foundation — General Funding?
Kornfeld Foundation — General Funding is funded by Kornfeld Foundation