Closed
Summer Camp Grant Program
Supports Niagara’s charitable sector
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
Niagara Community Foundation’s Charities page supports Niagara’s charitable sector through grants, charitable funds, and the Centre of Excellence. It highlights discretionary grant streams, endowment funds, and governance support for registered charities and qualified donees across Niagara.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Qualified donees
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Core operating costs or current program costs
- Operating or capital deficits
- Activities of religious organizations that serve primarily their membership and/or their direct religious purposes; endowment funds
- Retroactive funding for any project expenses incurred prior to the Foundation’s decision date; political activity as defined by Canada Customs and Revenue Agency’s publication on registering a charity
- Individuals; programs and services outside of Niagara
Eligible geographic areas
- Niagara
Activities funded
- Summer camp participation for children in financial need.
- Neighbourhood recreation activities for children in financial need.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check eligibility
- Confirm your organization is a registered charity or qualified donee.
- Review the governance requirements.
- Step 2: Complete a grant consultation
- Meet with the Foundation at least 7 days before the deadline.
- Use the consultation to discuss your application.
- Step 3: Register in the grant portal
- Create a new account or log in to the NCF Grant Portal.
- Step 4: Submit the online application
- Complete the application process in the portal.
- Submit before the deadline.
Selection criteria
- Meeting the greatest needs in Niagara.
- Making a visible impact in our communities.
- Closely aligning with grant priorities.
Processing and Agreement
- Each application is evaluated by NCF’s Grants Review Committee.
- A list of recommendations is sent to the board of directors for final approval and the grants are disbursed accordingly.
- Approved applicants must complete a grant agreement and a final report.
- Over-due Final Reports must be submitted in the portal and reviewed by the NCF team before new applications will be considered.
Contacts
Official sources
Application portal
Application portal
Frequently Asked Questions about the Summer Camp Grant Program Program
What is the Summer Camp Grant Program?
Niagara Community Foundation’s Charities page supports Niagara’s charitable sector through grants, charitable funds, and the Centre of Excellence. It highlights discretionary grant streams, endowment funds, and governance support for registered charities and qualified donees across Niagara.
Who is eligible for the Summer Camp Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Summer Camp Grant Program program, you must:
Registered charity or qualified donee
Pre-application grant consultation required
Minimum governance practices met
Who can I contact for more information about the Summer Camp Grant Program?
You can contact Niagara Community Foundation (NHF) by email at grants@niagaracommunityfoundation.org or by phone at 905-684-8688.
Where is the Summer Camp Grant Program available?
The Summer Camp Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Summer Camp Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Summer Camp Grant Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Summer Camp Grant Program?
Summer Camp Grant Program is funded by Niagara Community Foundation (NHF)