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WindsorEssex Community Foundation - Community Impact Grants
Funding for community projects with lasting impact
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This annual program offers up to $15,000 for projects or programs that build partnerships, address key Vital Signs issues, and create lasting impact in Windsor-Essex. It supports community-focused initiatives based in Windsor or Essex County, or programs serving the Windsor-Essex region.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community projects or programs that create partnerships
- Initiatives that address key Vital Signs issues
- Projects or programs with lasting impact in Windsor-Essex
Documents Needed
- Current Board of Directors list
- Current operating budget
- Most recent audited financial statements
- Completed budget form
- Letter of support from the intermediary, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Registered amateur athletic associations
- Municipalities
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations and businesses
- Applicants seeking support for sectarian, religious, or political purposes
- Organizations that did not meet the terms of a previous grant
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects supporting sectarian, religious, or political purposes
- Services provided to communities outside Windsor-Essex
Eligible geographic areas
- Windsor
- Essex County
- Windsor-Essex region
Selection criteria
- Creates partnerships
- Addresses key Vital Signs issues
- Shows potential for lasting impact in the community
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application materials
- Gather the required supporting documents.
- Review the application form and instructions carefully.
- Step 2: Complete the online form
- Fill out the Community Impact Grant application form.
- Make sure the contact information is accurate.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Submit the application through the WECF application portal.
- Send the application by the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for program eligibility and requirements.
- Eligible applications are assessed by an adjudication committee.
- Recommendations move to the Finance Committee and then the Board of Directors for final approval.
- Successful applicants must sign a grant agreement before funding is released.
- If an intermediary is used, a separate agreement must also be signed.
Frequently Asked Questions about the WindsorEssex Community Foundation - Community Impact Grants Program
What is the WindsorEssex Community Foundation - Community Impact Grants?
This annual program offers up to $15,000 for projects or programs that build partnerships, address key Vital Signs issues, and create lasting impact in Windsor-Essex. It supports community-focused initiatives based in Windsor or Essex County, or programs serving the Windsor-Essex region.
How much funding can be received?
WindsorEssex Community Foundation - Community Impact Grants Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the WindsorEssex Community Foundation - Community Impact Grants program?
To be eligible for the WindsorEssex Community Foundation - Community Impact Grants program, you must:
Registered charity, amateur athletic association, or municipality
Based in Windsor/Essex County or serve Windsor-Essex
Project creates partnerships and lasting impact
What expenses are eligible under WindsorEssex Community Foundation - Community Impact Grants?
Community projects or programs that create partnerships
Initiatives that address key Vital Signs issues
Projects or programs with lasting impact in Windsor-Essex
Who can I contact for more information about the WindsorEssex Community Foundation - Community Impact Grants?
You can contact The Greater Windsor Community Foundation (WECF).
Where is the WindsorEssex Community Foundation - Community Impact Grants available?
The WindsorEssex Community Foundation - Community Impact Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the WindsorEssex Community Foundation - Community Impact Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
WindsorEssex Community Foundation - Community Impact Grants is a Grant and Funding