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New Club Opening Grant
Funding for opening new Kiwanis clubs
Funding available
$ 1,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports the opening of new Kiwanis clubs and sponsored leadership clubs in Canada. It provides funding for qualifying club-opening costs, with support of up to $1,000 for the first club or up to $500 for subsequent clubs in the same year.
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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
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- People with disabilities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Opening new Kiwanis clubs in Canada.
- Opening sponsored leadership clubs such as Circle K, Key Club, Builders Club, K Kids, and Aktion Clubs.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Proof of charter.
- Kiwanis Club International registration certificate.
- Photographs of the new club.
- Short write-up for the Foundation newsletter.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Kiwanis Clubs in Canada.
- Sponsoring organizations involved in opening new Kiwanis leadership clubs.
Eligible expenses
- Club-opening costs directly related to the new club.
- Club banner, bell, and gavel.
- Recruitment expenses and charter night costs.
- Travel costs, registration fees, and other justified opening expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Costs must be justified by the club opening.
- Support is based on the number of clubs sponsored in the same year.
- For the New Club Opening Grant, the club must confirm 15 new members.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill out the New Club Building Grant Application form.
- Provide the required club and sponsored club information.
- Complete the budget section with expenses and revenues.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting documents
- Gather the proof of charter and other requested materials.
- For the Service Leadership grant, include the registration certificate, photographs, and a write-up.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Email the completed application and documents to the Foundation.
- Use the provided Foundation email address for submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission of the completed form and supporting documents.
- Approval is recorded by the Foundation office.
- Funding is provided after costs are incurred for the club opening.
Additional information
- Applications and supporting documentation should be emailed to the Foundation.
- For the Service Leadership program, the Foundation requests a registration certificate, photographs, and a short write-up.
- Grant support is tied to costs incurred after opening a new club.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the New Club Opening Grant Program
What is the New Club Opening Grant?
This program supports the opening of new Kiwanis clubs and sponsored leadership clubs in Canada. It provides funding for qualifying club-opening costs, with support of up to $1,000 for the first club or up to $500 for subsequent clubs in the same year.
How much funding can be received?
New Club Opening Grant Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the New Club Opening Grant program?
To be eligible for the New Club Opening Grant program, you must:
Kiwanis Club in Canada.
New club opening project.
Minimum 15 new members.
What expenses are eligible under New Club Opening Grant?
Opening new Kiwanis clubs in Canada.
Opening sponsored leadership clubs such as Circle K, Key Club, Builders Club, K Kids, and Aktion Clubs.
Who can I contact for more information about the New Club Opening Grant?
You can contact Kiwanis Foundation of Canada (KFC) by email at office@kfcdn.org or by phone at 519.304.3038.
Where is the New Club Opening Grant available?
The New Club Opening Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the New Club Opening Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
New Club Opening Grant is a Grant and Funding