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Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants
Funding for community agriculture, health, and education projects
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 4,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $4,000 to support community activities in agriculture, health, and education. It funds projects that benefit Waterloo Region residents and align with the fund’s priorities.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $4,000
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
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
- Primary and Secondary Education, Research, Social Services
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Regional
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charitable organizations.
- CRA-qualified donees.
- Nonprofit organizations working with a charitable partner.
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities.
- Hospitals.
- Secondary schools.
- Post-secondary schools.
Eligible expenses
- People costs, including wages, support to staff and volunteers, and consulting fees.
- Activity costs needed to deliver the project, including space, materials, and small equipment.
- Technology costs.
- Up to 30% of funding for general operating expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Seminars, conferences, workshops, tours, and travel expenses.
- Major capital expenses such as structures, renovations, or vehicle purchases.
- Sponsorships, fundraising events, and campaigns.
- Medical or scientific research.
- Ongoing operating expenses such as rent and utilities.
- Direct religious activities by religious organizations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Waterloo Region.
- Cambridge.
- Kitchener.
- North Dumfries.
- Waterloo.
- Wellesley.
- Wilmot.
- Woolwich.
Activities funded
- Community projects in agriculture, health, and education.
- Mental health promotion and support initiatives.
- Community gardens that address food insecurity.
- Early learning literacy programs.
- Community education on maternal and women’s health.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the guidelines
- Check the grant guidelines and application questions.
- Confirm that your organization and project fit the program.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Prepare the budget plan.
- Gather any supporting documents, including a partnership agreement if needed.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the application online or verbally if requested.
- Request translation support if needed.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Budget plan
- Charitable partnership agreement, if applicable
- Additional supporting documents, if available
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission against the program guidelines.
- Successful applicants are notified and funding is disbursed by the end of November 2025.
- Applicants using a charitable partner must have a formal written agreement in place before applying.
- Fund recipients must complete an impact evaluation by January 31, 2027.
Additional information
- Applications could be submitted verbally.
- Translation services were available on request.
- Successful applicants must complete an impact evaluation by January 31, 2027.
- Nonprofits working with a charitable partner must already have a written agreement in place.
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants Program
What is the Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants?
This program provides up to $4,000 to support community activities in agriculture, health, and education. It funds projects that benefit Waterloo Region residents and align with the fund’s priorities.
How much funding can be received?
Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants Funds up to $4,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants program?
To be eligible for the Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants program, you must:
Located in Waterloo Region
Serves Waterloo Region residents
Focuses on agriculture, health, or education
What expenses are eligible under Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants?
People costs, including wages, support to staff and volunteers, and consulting fees.
Activity costs needed to deliver the project, including space, materials, and small equipment.
Technology costs.
Up to 30% of funding for general operating expenses.
Who can I contact for more information about the Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants?
You can contact Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF).
Where is the Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants available?
The Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants is a Grant and Funding