The Sifton Family Foundation

• Short proposal letter (1–2 pages)

• The project must focus on enhancing the lives of people in need, especially children, youth and their families, as well as persons with disabilities and seniors.
• The initiative must align with at least one priority area: community well-being, learning and literacy, or play and recreation.
• The program must operate in a geographic area where Sifton Properties Limited has employees (Southwestern Ontario).

Who is eligible?

• Charities and community-based charitable organizations
• Smaller, community-based charities that utilize volunteers

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

• Southwestern Ontario (geographic areas where Sifton Properties Limited has employees)

• Draft a short proposal letter (1–2 pages).

• Email the proposal letter to the Foundation for initial consideration.

• Wait for an email invitation if the proposal is successful.
• Complete the full online application process when invited.

• Submitted proposal letters are reviewed, generally within one week.
• Selected organizations are invited by email to complete a full online application.
• Full applications are considered in three annual cycles (March 1, July 1, October 1 invitations).
• The Foundation board generally meets three times per year (May, September, December) to make granting decisions.

• Organizations where Sifton Properties employees volunteer may receive special consideration.
• Preference may be given to smaller, community-based charities that utilize volunteers.