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Philanthropic Engagement Committee - Preventing social isolation together
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Canada
Supports initiatives that reduce social isolation
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : August 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
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
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Seniors
- People with disabilities
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
This funding supports initiatives that prevent social isolation by strengthening support networks and a sense of belonging. Selected projects can receive up to $50,000 for activities that promote solidarity, mutual aid, social interaction, and community involvement.
Activities funded
- Initiatives that set up or strengthen support networks for people at risk of social isolation
- Initiatives that encourage social interaction to boost a sense of belonging
- Initiatives that increase community involvement for populations at risk of isolation
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 49,000
Weekly peer circles and buddy calls for isolated seniors and caregivers
$ 50,000
After-school belonging hub with meals, skills workshops, and mentoring
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The request must address social isolation and its impacts on well-being.
- The initiative must align with at least one priority: growing support networks or strengthening a sense of belonging.
- The initiative must support people most at risk of isolation (e.g., vulnerable youth, single parents experiencing insecurity, isolated seniors, people with physical or mental health issues and caregivers, people with disabilities, people facing discrimination).
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Processing and Agreement
- Applications go through a pre-selection process.
- Selected applicants are contacted by email to finalize their request by October 31.
- Selected organizations are announced in December.
Additional information
- After a pre-selection process, selected applicants are invited to finalize their request by October 31.
- Selected organizations are announced in December.
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