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Vitality Fund
Funding for South Huron community initiatives
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Vitality Fund supports non-profit, community-based organizations in South Huron through annual funding from the South Huron Community Fund, with $50,000 allocated per year from 2020 to 2022. It helps finance direct programs, services, or activities that benefit South Huron residents and strengthen local quality of life.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Nursing Homes
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Environment
- Animal Protection
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Grant-making Foundations
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
- Not Elsewhere Classified
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Seniors
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Direct programs, services, or activities that enhance the quality of life for South Huron residents.
- Community non-profit events.
Documents Needed
- A formalized and documented written agreement with a registered charitable organization, if applicable.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit, community-based organizations.
- Applicants located in or providing services to the South Huron community.
- Applicants outside the Municipality of South Huron if they can demonstrate a clear benefit to the South Huron community.
- Non-charitable organizations as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency if they include a formalized and documented written agreement with a registered charitable organization.
Eligible expenses
- Facility rentals, including in-kind rentals based on facility availability.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Joint capital projects with the Municipality.
How to apply
- Review the application information on the Foundation's website.
- Contact the Executive Director before proceeding with an application.
Processing and Agreement
- A community volunteer committee evaluates applications and makes recommendations to the Foundation Board.
- The Foundation Board makes the final decision.
Additional information
- Council will not provide letters of support to community groups applying to the Vitality Fund.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Vitality Fund Program
What is the Vitality Fund?
The Vitality Fund supports non-profit, community-based organizations in South Huron through annual funding from the South Huron Community Fund, with $50,000 allocated per year from 2020 to 2022. It helps finance direct programs, services, or activities that benefit South Huron residents and strengthen local quality of life.
Who is eligible for the Vitality Fund program?
To be eligible for the Vitality Fund program, you must:
Applicants must be located in or provide services to the South Huron community.
Applications must directly support South Huron-based projects, programs, activities, or events that benefit the community of South Huron.
Non-charitable organizations must have a formalized and documented written agreement with a registered charitable organization.
What expenses are eligible under Vitality Fund?
Direct programs, services, or activities that enhance the quality of life for South Huron residents.
Community non-profit events.
Who can I contact for more information about the Vitality Fund?
You can contact Municipality of South Huron by email at sunsetcommunityfoundation@gmail.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Vitality Fund available?
The Vitality Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the Vitality Fund?
Vitality Fund is funded by Municipality of South Huron, Sunset Community Foundation (SCF)