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Sabbaticals
Support for sabbatical service projects
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The program may provide or facilitate matching funds of up to 50% of a faculty member’s salary for a two-semester project. It supports sabbatical activities designed to provide services to a non-profit or public organization.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Two-semester sabbatical projects serving a nonprofit or public organization.
- Sabbatical activities connected to service delivery.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Faculty members undertaking sabbatical projects.
Eligible expenses
- Faculty salary matching support.
- Sabbatical activity support.
Selection criteria
- Value of the services to the organization.
- Project value is assessed subjectively by Foundation staff.
Processing and Agreement
- Foundation staff review the project and assess its value.
- Funding decisions are made by Foundation staff.
- Award amounts are set at the Foundation’s discretion.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sabbaticals Program
What is the Sabbaticals?
The program may provide or facilitate matching funds of up to 50% of a faculty member’s salary for a two-semester project. It supports sabbatical activities designed to provide services to a non-profit or public organization.
How much funding can be received?
Sabbaticals Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Sabbaticals program?
To be eligible for the Sabbaticals program, you must:
Two-semester project.
Services to a nonprofit or public organization.
Value judged by Foundation staff.
What expenses are eligible under Sabbaticals?
Two-semester sabbatical projects serving a nonprofit or public organization.
Sabbatical activities connected to service delivery.
Who can I contact for more information about the Sabbaticals?
You can contact The Sigler Foundation (SSFCF).
Where is the Sabbaticals available?
The Sabbaticals program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Sabbaticals?
Sabbaticals is funded by The Sigler Foundation (SSFCF)