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The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund
Emergency support for students in need
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Caring Fund provides emergency financial support for students facing urgent needs or poverty-related barriers. The program supports essentials such as food, clothing, school supplies, and other emergency expenses.
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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
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
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
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Income Support and Maintenance
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Emergency financial assistance for students facing urgent hardship.
- Support for basic personal needs that help students stay engaged in school.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- School principals
- Schools within Thames Valley District School Board
Who is not eligible
- Applicants other than school principals
Eligible expenses
- Food and groceries
- Clothing and warm-weather or winter items
- School supplies and related student needs
- Other emergency student expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Thames Valley District School Board area
- London
- Middlesex County
- Elgin County
- Oxford County
Processing and Agreement
- Requests are reviewed after submission by the foundation.
- Support is issued for emergency student needs when approved.
Additional information
- The fund responds to emergency requests made on behalf of students in need.
- It is part of Thames Valley Education Foundation’s student support initiatives.
- All Caring Fund requests must be submitted by school principals.
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund. 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 The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund?
The Caring Fund provides emergency financial support for students facing urgent needs or poverty-related barriers. The program supports essentials such as food, clothing, school supplies, and other emergency expenses.
How much funding can be received?
The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund program?
To be eligible for the The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund program, you must:
For students in need
Urgent or poverty-related need
Submitted by a principal
What expenses are eligible under The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund?
Emergency financial assistance for students facing urgent hardship.
Support for basic personal needs that help students stay engaged in school.
Who can I contact for more information about the The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund?
You can contact Thames Valley District School Board (TVEF).
Where is the The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund available?
The The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Thames Valley Education Foundation - The Caring Fund is a Grant and Funding