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The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation — General Funding
Support for bold charitable initiatives across Canada
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports charitable organizations working in arts and culture, education, the environment, health, and humanitarian efforts. Funding is by invitation only and supports bold ideas that create a better world for Canadians.
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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
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Grant-making Foundations
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
- International Activities
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- New immigrants & refugees
- Women & girls
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Charitable projects in arts and culture.
- Charitable projects in education and empowerment.
- Charitable projects in the environment.
- Charitable projects in health.
- Charitable projects in humanitarian efforts.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Charitable organizations.
- Organizations working in arts and culture.
- Organizations working in education and empowerment.
- Organizations working in the environment, health, or humanitarian sectors.
Who is not eligible
- Unsolicited applicants.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the Foundation’s priorities and values.
- Review by the internal team.
- Expert assessment in some cases.
- Final approval by the Board of Directors.
How to apply
- Step 1: Invitation to apply
- The Foundation proactively contacts organizations it is interested in funding.
- Step 2: Submit proposal
- Only invited organizations are asked to submit a proposal.
- Step 3: Review and decision
- The proposal is reviewed internally and then decided on by the Board of Directors.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed internally and may include subject matter experts.
- Final funding decisions are made by the Board of Directors.
- Funding renewals are considered on a case-by-case basis for existing grantees.
Additional information
- Funding is by invitation only.
- Unsolicited proposals will not receive a response.
- The Foundation is based in Toronto, Ontario.
- Funding decisions are made by the Board of Directors after internal review.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation — General Funding Program
What is the The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation — General Funding?
This program supports charitable organizations working in arts and culture, education, the environment, health, and humanitarian efforts. Funding is by invitation only and supports bold ideas that create a better world for Canadians.
Who is eligible for the The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation — General Funding program?
To be eligible for the The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation — General Funding program, you must:
Invitation-only application process.
Alignment with funding priorities.
Charitable work with community impact.
What expenses are eligible under The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation — General Funding?
Charitable projects in arts and culture.
Charitable projects in education and empowerment.
Charitable projects in the environment.
Charitable projects in health.
Charitable projects in humanitarian efforts.
Who can I contact for more information about the The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation — General Funding?
You can contact The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation (HGWF) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation — General Funding available?
The The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation — General Funding program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation — General Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation — General Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation — General Funding?
The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation — General Funding is funded by The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation (HGWF)