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Program / Project Grants
Supports community well-being and affordable housing initiatives
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 1, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Provides up to $25,000 to support charitable programs/projects and capital initiatives. Funding prioritizes youth and seniors well-being, poverty and isolation supports, and affordable housing activities in eligible counties.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : October 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
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
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Social Services
- Housing
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Seniors
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Programs or projects that support youth and seniors well-being and mental health.
- Programs or projects addressing youth and seniors poverty and isolation issues.
- Initiatives that support affordable housing.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charitable organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- London County, Ontario
- Middlesex County, Ontario
- Elgin County, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Preference is given to requests with at least 50% of funding secured from other sources.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants are generally notified of their application status within three months.
Additional information
- Applicants are generally notified of the application status within three months.
- There are two granting cycles each year: Spring and Fall.
- Spring applications are intended for programs/projects starting no earlier than the following July.
- Fall applications are intended for programs/projects starting no earlier than the following January.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Program / Project Grants Program
What is the Program / Project Grants?
Provides up to $25,000 to support charitable programs/projects and capital initiatives. Funding prioritizes youth and seniors well-being, poverty and isolation supports, and affordable housing activities in eligible counties.
How much funding can be received?
Program / Project Grants Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Program / Project Grants program?
To be eligible for the Program / Project Grants program, you must:
Registered charitable organization
Project aligns with impact areas
What expenses are eligible under Program / Project Grants?
Programs or projects that support youth and seniors well-being and mental health.
Programs or projects addressing youth and seniors poverty and isolation issues.
Initiatives that support affordable housing.
Who can I contact for more information about the Program / Project Grants?
You can contact Westminster College Foundation (WCF).
Where is the Program / Project Grants available?
The Program / Project Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Program / Project Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Program / Project Grants is a Grant and Funding