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River Philip Foundation — General Funding
Funding for community, education, arts, youth and research
Last Update: May 20, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
The River Philip Foundation supports community, education, poverty, arts, youth, and medical research initiatives. It offers funding up to $1 million per research project for transformative medical research in Canada, and up to $100,000 for select bridging research grants.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community infrastructure projects that support community-based social and economic goals.
- Education programs, including college, university, adult education, and enrichment for children.
- Programs addressing poverty and basic needs such as housing, transportation, and food supply.
- Medical research at Canadian universities and medical schools.
- Performing and visual arts, museums, galleries, and Canadian history preservation.
Documents Needed
- Organization name
- Charitable registration number
- Brief history of the organization
- Project details, including name, location, objectives, and potential impact
- Budget and funding requirements, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Qualified donees in Canada.
- Universities and medical schools in Canada.
- Organizations delivering community, education, poverty, youth, arts, or medical research initiatives.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not qualified donees under the Income Tax Act of Canada.
- Applicants seeking support for indirect expenses or general administrative overhead.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Indirect expenses.
- General administrative overhead costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Atlantic Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through the Foundation’s use of Canadian university and medical school selection and adjudication processes.
- Funding decisions are made based on the proposal review process.
- Applicants may be contacted through the application process for additional information.
Additional information
- The Foundation supports charities and qualified donees under Canadian tax law.
- It values collaboration with sector experts, other foundations, and governments.
- Outcomes achieved by funded charities are evaluated.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the River Philip Foundation — General Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the River Philip Foundation — General Funding. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the River Philip Foundation — General Funding?
The River Philip Foundation supports community, education, poverty, arts, youth, and medical research initiatives. It offers funding up to $1 million per research project for transformative medical research in Canada, and up to $100,000 for select bridging research grants.
How much funding can be received?
River Philip Foundation — General Funding Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the River Philip Foundation — General Funding program?
To be eligible for the River Philip Foundation — General Funding program, you must:
Qualified donee status required.
Project must match funding interests.
Medical research needs a Canadian university appointment.
What expenses are eligible under River Philip Foundation — General Funding?
Community infrastructure projects that support community-based social and economic goals.
Education programs, including college, university, adult education, and enrichment for children.
Programs addressing poverty and basic needs such as housing, transportation, and food supply.
Medical research at Canadian universities and medical schools.
Performing and visual arts, museums, galleries, and Canadian history preservation.
Who can I contact for more information about the River Philip Foundation — General Funding?
You can contact River Philip Foundation by email at Jacqueline.Ward@RiverPhilipFoundation.ca or by phone at 902-447-2100 ext. 6059.
Where is the River Philip Foundation — General Funding available?
The River Philip Foundation — General Funding program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the River Philip Foundation — General Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
River Philip Foundation — General Funding is a Researchers And Facilities