Open
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Richardson Foundation Grants support registered Canadian charities across Canada for community-focused charitable work. The program focuses on Visual and Performing Arts, Education, Youth Initiatives, and Environmental Issues, including related initiatives and activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Visual and Performing Arts.
- Education.
- Youth Initiatives.
- Environmental Issues.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered Canadian charities.
Who is not eligible
- Health care and health care initiatives.
- Religious or sectarian organizations.
- Conferences and seminars.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Health care and health care initiatives.
- Religious or sectarian organizations.
- Conferences and seminars.
- Support directed to an individual.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Proposals are reviewed individually on their own merit.
How to apply
1
Prepare your proposal
- Prepare a detailed written proposal for your project.
- Make sure your organization is a registered Canadian charity.
2
Submit locally
- Submit your written proposal to a local Richardson business location.
- Requests are then forwarded to Head Office with a local management recommendation.
3
Await review
- Your proposal is reviewed individually by the Board of Trustees.
- Decisions are made on the proposal's own merit.
Processing and Agreement
- Detailed written proposals are reviewed individually on their own merit by the Board of Trustees of the Richardson Foundation.
Additional information
- Proposals are submitted to local business locations.
- Requests received by local companies are forwarded to Head Office with a recommendation from the manager or management group at the location involved.
- Proposals are reviewed individually on their own merit by the Board of Trustees of the Richardson Foundation.
- No fixed public deadline is listed on the official funding guidelines page.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Richardson Foundation Grants Program
What is the Richardson Foundation Grants?
Richardson Foundation Grants support registered Canadian charities across Canada for community-focused charitable work. The program focuses on Visual and Performing Arts, Education, Youth Initiatives, and Environmental Issues, including related initiatives and activities.
Who is eligible for the Richardson Foundation Grants program?
To be eligible for the Richardson Foundation Grants program, you must:
Must be a registered Canadian charity.
Must work in one of the Foundation’s supported areas.
What expenses are eligible under Richardson Foundation Grants?
Visual and Performing Arts.
Education.
Youth Initiatives.
Environmental Issues.
Who can I contact for more information about the Richardson Foundation Grants?
You can contact Richardson Foundation Inc. by email at Shannon.Fijal@jrsl.ca.
Where is the Richardson Foundation Grants available?
The Richardson Foundation Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Richardson Foundation Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Richardson Foundation Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Richardson Foundation Grants?
Richardson Foundation Grants is funded by Richardson Foundation Inc.