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Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds
Last Update: February 2, 2026
ON, Canada
Supports community projects across priority local sectors
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 14, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
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
- All industries
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Overview
This program provides up to $5,000 for general causes and up to $1,500 for bereavement support. It funds local projects in sectors such as animal welfare, arts and heritage, environment, education, health, and social welfare.
Activities funded
- Animal welfare initiatives.
- Arts, culture and heritage projects.
- Bereavement support initiatives.
- Children, youth and family-focused projects.
- Projects in education, environment, health/wellness/research, or social welfare for economically disadvantaged groups.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 4,900
After-school arts and tutoring sessions with supplies and healthy snacks
$ 1,450
Facilitated grief-support group sessions and remembrance gathering for bereaved adults
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The applicant organization must be based in the Pembroke–Petawawa area (and surrounding area).
- The proposed project must benefit residents of Pembroke, Petawawa, and the surrounding area.
- The project must align with one of the supported sectors (e.g., animal welfare, arts/culture/heritage, bereavement, children/youth/families, education, environment, health/wellness/research, or social welfare for economically disadvantaged groups).
Who is eligible?
- Organizations working in animal welfare.
- Organizations in arts, culture and heritage.
- Organizations providing bereavement support.
- Organizations serving children, youth and families.
- Organizations active in education, environment, health/wellness/research, or social welfare for economically disadvantaged groups.
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Pembroke, Ontario
- Petawawa, Ontario
- Surrounding area of Pembroke and Petawawa
Selection criteria
How to apply
Step 1: Complete application form
- Fill out the application form in full.
- Email one copy of the completed application form to the Ottawa Valley Community Foundation.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants were informed of the decision on April 14, 2025.
Additional information
- Application deadline for this intake was March 14, 2025.
- Applicants were to be informed of the decision on April 14, 2025.
Contacts
foundation@givingthatgrows.com
ON, Canada
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