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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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the WindsorEssex Community Foundation - Community Impact Grants. 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 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