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Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award

Supports creative philanthropic community initiatives

Offered by
The Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation
Official source: ojcf.ca

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Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
A deserving charity
See full eligibility

Overview

The Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award provides up to $10,000 to a deserving charity or an individual applicant with a fiscal agent partner. It supports innovative and entrepreneurial philanthropic initiatives that create ongoing benefit for the Ottawa Jewish community or surrounding regions, including Montreal, such as unique fundraising strategies, social impact ventures, or community-based programs.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$10,000
Minimum funding
$10,000
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Train or support volunteers
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

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
Social Services
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants
Scope
Local

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Norman Lesh Award timeline updated

The Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award application window changed from March 5-April 26, 2026 to closed now, with reopening in 2027.

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The Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award application window changed from March 5-April 26, 2026 to closed now, with reopening in 2027. This is a material timeline update because applicants can no longer apply at this time and must wait for the 2027 opening.

Official source: ojcf.ca
August 10, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • A deserving charity
  • Individual applicants who secure a fiscal agent as a partner for their application

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ottawa Jewish community and broader surrounding regions, including Montreal

Activities funded

  • Innovative and entrepreneurial philanthropic initiatives.
  • New ventures that use the initial grant as seed funding to generate a significantly larger fundraising return.

How to apply

  • Complete the application form.
  • Submit supporting documents where requested.
  • If applying as an individual, secure a fiscal agent as a partner for the application.

Documents Needed

  • Completed application form
  • Description of the initiative
  • Proposed budget and other funding sources
  • Letters of reference, a CV for individual applicants, and a cover letter

Selection criteria

  • Priority will be given to proposals that introduce unique fundraising strategies, social impact ventures, or community-based programs that address unmet or emerging needs.
  • The selection committee may allocate the full grant amount to a single recipient or distribute funds among multiple projects based on the strength and potential of the proposals received.

Processing and Agreement

  • The award will be presented at the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation’s Annual General Meeting and is subject to the discretion of the Awards Committee.
  • The successful applicant will be required to submit a report of activities supported by the award before the following OJCF Annual General Meeting.

Contacts

foundation@jewishottawa.com
613-798-4696, ext. 252

Official sources

The Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award

Program guide

The Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award (2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award Program

What is the Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award?

The Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award provides up to $10,000 to a deserving charity or an individual applicant with a fiscal agent partner. It supports innovative and entrepreneurial philanthropic initiatives that create ongoing benefit for the Ottawa Jewish community or surrounding regions, including Montreal, such as unique fundraising strategies, social impact ventures, or community-based programs.

How much funding can be received?

Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award program?

To be eligible for the Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award program, you must: The applicant must be a deserving charity. Individual applicants must secure a fiscal agent as a partner for their application. Proposals must be innovative and entrepreneurial philanthropic initiatives that deliver ongoing benefit to the Ottawa Jewish community or broader surrounding regions, including Montreal.

Who can I contact for more information about the Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award?

You can contact The Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation by email at foundation@jewishottawa.com or by phone at 613-798-4696, ext. 252.

Where is the Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award available?

The Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award program is available across Canada.

Is the Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award?

Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award is funded by The Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation