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Robert Kerr Foundation Grant Program
Funding for underfunded charity initiatives
Last Update: June 25, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : September 15, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The Robert Kerr Foundation supports charities in Canada with a focus on education, homelessness, and health and well-being. It funds specific projects, programs, and tangible capital improvements, with an emphasis on evidence-based ideas, measurable impact, and urgent need.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : September 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Grant-making Foundations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Education-related programs
- Homelessness-related programs
- Programs offering crisis relief to individuals and families undergoing severely stressful periods
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Charities
Eligible expenses
- Specific projects
- Programs
- Tangible capital improvements
Selection criteria
- Compelling and evidence-based ideas
- Stats, data, and impact evaluation results
- Proven track record or demonstrable promise of innovation
- Need for funding
How to apply
- Register.
- Complete a preliminary application.
- Submit a formal application if requested by the Foundation.
- Apply online through the application portal.
Additional information
- Applicants are first asked to register and complete a preliminary application.
- If the Foundation wants to know more, a formal application is requested.
- Grant recipients will be notified in June and publicly announced in July.
- The fall/winter grant application period is accepting letters of intent online until 11:59PM on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Robert Kerr Foundation Grant Program Program
What is the Robert Kerr Foundation Grant Program?
The Robert Kerr Foundation supports charities in Canada with a focus on education, homelessness, and health and well-being. It funds specific projects, programs, and tangible capital improvements, with an emphasis on evidence-based ideas, measurable impact, and urgent need.
Who is eligible for the Robert Kerr Foundation Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Robert Kerr Foundation Grant Program program, you must:
The organization must fall within the Foundation’s mandate.
The Foundation funds charities that need funding.
The Foundation gives meaningful gifts for specific purposes.
What expenses are eligible under Robert Kerr Foundation Grant Program?
Education-related programs
Homelessness-related programs
Programs offering crisis relief to individuals and families undergoing severely stressful periods
Who can I contact for more information about the Robert Kerr Foundation Grant Program?
You can contact Robert Kerr Foundation by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Robert Kerr Foundation Grant Program available?
The Robert Kerr Foundation Grant Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Robert Kerr Foundation Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Robert Kerr Foundation Grant Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Robert Kerr Foundation Grant Program?
Robert Kerr Foundation Grant Program is funded by Robert Kerr Foundation