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The Waterloo Region Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund
Preparedness resources for households and communities
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- Funding available
- $ 10,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $10,000 to support camps for children and youth in Waterloo Region who need financial assistance. It funds day or overnight camp subsidies and, for free camps, certain running costs such as materials, food, accessibility, and transportation.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $10,000
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Provincial
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charitable organizations
- CRA-recognized qualified donees
- Nonprofit organizations with a charitable partner
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without charitable status or a charitable partner
- Programs that are only virtual camps
- Camps that are only religious or faith-based in nature
Eligible expenses
- Camp attendance costs for children and youth who cannot otherwise afford the program
- Running costs for free camps, including materials, food, accessibility, and transportation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Ongoing operating expenses such as rent and utilities
- Virtual camps
- Camp programs that provide only religious or faith-based activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Waterloo Region
- Cambridge
- Kitchener
- North Dumfries
- Waterloo
- Wellesley
- Wilmot
- Woolwich
Activities funded
- Day camps and overnight camps for children and youth
- Camps that provide subsidies for campers who need financial assistance
- Free camps that use funding for core camp-running costs
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the grant guidelines
- Read the guidelines before starting the application.
- Confirm your organization and camp fit the program requirements.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Provide organization, camp, budget, and subsidy information.
- Upload required supporting documents, including the partnership agreement if needed.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the application as a paper or verbal application.
- If applying verbally, contact the fund provider in advance to arrange it.
Documents Needed
- Grant application form
- Signed charitable partnership agreement, if applicable
- Camp budget
- Optional supporting documents
Selection criteria
- Alignment with WRCF’s mission, vision, and values
- Ability to achieve the camp’s stated objectives
- Clear impact for campers and the community
- Evidence of participant feedback in camp design and delivery
- Equity-based approach to selecting youth for subsidies
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and results are communicated in early March 2026.
- Successful organizations receive funding in mid-March.
- Recipients must complete an evaluation report after the grant period.
Additional information
- Successful organizations must complete a post-grant evaluation.
- WRCF may request stories, photos, or videos to show impact.
- Applicants should read the grant guidelines before applying.
- Translation support is available if required.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the The Waterloo Region Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund Program
What is the The Waterloo Region Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund?
This program provides up to $10,000 to support camps for children and youth in Waterloo Region who need financial assistance. It funds day or overnight camp subsidies and, for free camps, certain running costs such as materials, food, accessibility, and transportation.
How much funding can be received?
The Waterloo Region Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The Waterloo Region Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund program?
To be eligible for the The Waterloo Region Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund program, you must:
Registered charity, qualified donee, or nonprofit with partner
Camp serves Waterloo Region children and youth
Supports campers needing financial assistance
What expenses are eligible under The Waterloo Region Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund?
Camp attendance costs for children and youth who cannot otherwise afford the program
Running costs for free camps, including materials, food, accessibility, and transportation
Who can I contact for more information about the The Waterloo Region Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund?
You can contact Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF).
Where is the The Waterloo Region Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund available?
The The Waterloo Region Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the The Waterloo Region Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Waterloo Region Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund is a Grant and Funding