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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.
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Urgency of the student’s need.
- Level of financial hardship involved.
- Potential impact on the student’s ability to attend and focus at school.
How to apply
- Step 1: Principal submits the request
- Prepare the Caring Fund request on behalf of the student.
- Submit it through the school principal.
- Step 2: Review by the foundation
- The request is assessed as an emergency support request.
- Step 3: Decision and support
- If approved, the student receives financial assistance for the identified need.
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
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