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Vermilion Ways of Caring
Last Update: February 4, 2026
Canada
Community investment for social, environmental, and cultural initiatives
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- General public
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Overview
Funding amount not specified. It supports non-profit and charitable initiatives focused on homelessness and poverty, health and safety promotion, environmental stewardship, and celebrating local cultures.
Activities funded
- Programs addressing homelessness and poverty through measurable, impactful initiatives
- Initiatives that promote health, wellbeing, and safety in communities
- Science-based environmental conservation and environmental education projects
- Projects that recognize, preserve, and celebrate local cultures and traditions
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 15,000
Outreach program connecting unhoused residents to health and housing supports
$ 12,000
Creek restoration and community workshops to improve local water quality
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a non-profit or charitable organization.
- The request must support communities where Vermilion has business investments.
- The initiative must align with at least one focus area: homelessness and poverty, health and safety promotion, environmental stewardship, or celebrating local cultures.
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Charitable organizations
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Communities where Vermilion has business investments
Selection criteria
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- Requests are reviewed on a monthly basis.
- Requests submitted less than two months before an event date or deadline are less likely to be funded.
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