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The Christmas Cheer Foundation
Supports holiday food assistance for disadvantaged families
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : August 31, 2026
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports Ottawa charities assisting disadvantaged individuals and families during the Christmas season. Applicants must provide food assistance during December holiday activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : August 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ottawa
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- General public
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Christmas-season assistance programs for disadvantaged individuals and families.
- Food assistance activities delivered during the December holiday season.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charitable organizations supporting disadvantaged individuals and families during the Christmas season
- Local non-profit organizations with charitable status providing December holiday food assistance
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not registered charities
- Organizations operating outside the boundaries of the City of Ottawa
- Organizations that do not provide food assistance during the December holiday season
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Ottawa
How to apply
Step 1: Confirm readiness to apply
- Ensure the organization is prepared to demonstrate December holiday food assistance as part of its Christmas-season support activities.
- Plan to submit within the annual cycle to be considered for the current year.
- Submit an application or resubmit organizational information each year to be considered for funding.
- Submit by the annual deadline to be considered for the current cycle.
- If submitting after September 30, plan for consideration in the following year.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Grant Committee and Board during September.
- Applicants may need to resubmit annually to be considered each year.
- Applications submitted after September 30 may be deferred to the following year.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by the Grant Committee and Board during the month of September.
- Organizations must apply or resubmit information every year to be considered.
- After September 30, applicants may resubmit for consideration the following year.
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Christmas Cheer Foundation Program
What is the The Christmas Cheer Foundation?
This program supports Ottawa charities assisting disadvantaged individuals and families during the Christmas season. Applicants must provide food assistance during December holiday activities.
Who is eligible for the The Christmas Cheer Foundation program?
To be eligible for the The Christmas Cheer Foundation program, you must:
Registered charity
Operates in Ottawa
Provides December food assistance
What expenses are eligible under The Christmas Cheer Foundation?
Christmas-season assistance programs for disadvantaged individuals and families.
Food assistance activities delivered during the December holiday season.
Who can I contact for more information about the The Christmas Cheer Foundation?
You can contact The Eastern Ontario & Western Quebec Christmas Cheer Foundation.
Where is the The Christmas Cheer Foundation available?
The The Christmas Cheer Foundation program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the The Christmas Cheer Foundation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Christmas Cheer Foundation is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the The Christmas Cheer Foundation?
The Christmas Cheer Foundation is funded by The Eastern Ontario & Western Quebec Christmas Cheer Foundation