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SickKids Foundation - Community Conference Grants
Support for child-health community events
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
SickKids Foundation supports community conferences, workshops, and symposia focused on children’s health in Canada. Funding is available for family-centered events that promote information sharing between families, health professionals, and community organizations, with a maximum annual request of $5,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Conferences, workshops, or symposia focused on child health and family knowledge-sharing
- Events organized by or for families of children with health challenges
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Organization information from the CRA database
- Brief bios for presenters
- Conference budget and dissemination plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered Canadian charitable organizations
- Organizations planning family-focused child health conferences, workshops, or symposia
- Community-based organizations
Who is not eligible
- Academic conferences
- Individuals applying for personal reimbursement
- Speakers or conference planners seeking registration fee reimbursement
Eligible expenses
- Registration fees for parents, children, and community groups
- Keynote speaker costs, including honoraria, economy travel, hotel accommodation, and meals
- Conference facilities and audiovisual equipment rental
- Knowledge-sharing costs such as live streaming, newsletters, video, and website content
- On-site babysitting
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salaries
- Computer rentals
- Registration fees for speakers or conference planners
- Planning meetings
- Individual reimbursements for attending or presenting
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed competitively against the program guidelines.
- Projects are assessed for relevance to Canadian children’s health and fit with program goals.
- The overall budget and dissemination plan are reviewed.
- Applicants are notified of the review outcome within two months of the deadline.
- SickKids Foundation makes the final funding decision.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed competitively.
- The Foundation may fund up to three consecutive annual events per organization.
- Applicants must ensure their information is complete and accurate.
Frequently Asked Questions about the SickKids Foundation - Community Conference Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the SickKids Foundation - Community Conference Grants. 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 SickKids Foundation - Community Conference Grants?
SickKids Foundation supports community conferences, workshops, and symposia focused on children’s health in Canada. Funding is available for family-centered events that promote information sharing between families, health professionals, and community organizations, with a maximum annual request of $5,000.
How much funding can be received?
SickKids Foundation - Community Conference Grants Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the SickKids Foundation - Community Conference Grants program?
To be eligible for the SickKids Foundation - Community Conference Grants program, you must:
Canadian child-health event
Sponsored by a registered Canadian charity
Family-focused information sharing
What expenses are eligible under SickKids Foundation - Community Conference Grants?
Conferences, workshops, or symposia focused on child health and family knowledge-sharing
Events organized by or for families of children with health challenges
Who can I contact for more information about the SickKids Foundation - Community Conference Grants?
You can contact The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation.
Where is the SickKids Foundation - Community Conference Grants available?
The SickKids Foundation - Community Conference Grants program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the SickKids Foundation - Community Conference Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SickKids Foundation - Community Conference Grants is a Grant and Funding