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Vidar Foundation — Social Investment Fund
Support for socially responsible enterprise projects
Last Update: May 20, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Vidar Foundation connects investors and donors with socially responsible enterprise projects. It supports initiatives through loans, donations, planned giving, and assistance with business plans and loan applications.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
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
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Grant-making Foundations
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that create social benefit.
- Socially responsible enterprise initiatives.
- Projects supported through loans, donations, or planned giving.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Socially responsible enterprises.
- Project initiators seeking investment, donations, or loans.
Additional information
- It is a registered Canadian charity.
- It connects investors and donors with project initiators.
- Support may include loans, donations, or planned giving.
- It can help with business plans and loan applications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Vidar Foundation — Social Investment Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Vidar Foundation — Social Investment 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 Vidar Foundation — Social Investment Fund?
Vidar Foundation connects investors and donors with socially responsible enterprise projects. It supports initiatives through loans, donations, planned giving, and assistance with business plans and loan applications.
Who is eligible for the Vidar Foundation — Social Investment Fund program?
To be eligible for the Vidar Foundation — Social Investment Fund program, you must:
Project must create social benefit.
Suitable for investment or lending.
May need a business plan.
What expenses are eligible under Vidar Foundation — Social Investment Fund?
Projects that create social benefit.
Socially responsible enterprise initiatives.
Projects supported through loans, donations, or planned giving.
Who can I contact for more information about the Vidar Foundation — Social Investment Fund?
You can contact Vidar Foundation by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Vidar Foundation — Social Investment Fund available?
The Vidar Foundation — Social Investment Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Vidar Foundation — Social Investment Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Vidar Foundation — Social Investment Fund is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Vidar Foundation — Social Investment Fund?
Vidar Foundation — Social Investment Fund is funded by Vidar Foundation