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WindsorEssex Community Foundation - KidStartGrants
Funding for elementary classroom community projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Up to $500 is available for elementary-level classroom projects that create a positive impact in the community outside the school. The program supports student-led, creative projects with a community partner and a connection to a WECF Vital Signs issue area.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Student-led community projects with a positive impact outside the classroom.
- Hands-on community outreach activities.
- Creative projects developed by the class.
- Projects that address a WECF Vital Signs issue area.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Approved and signed application
- Budget for the project
- Letter of support from the community partner
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Elementary school classrooms
- JK to Grade 8 classes
Who is not eligible
- High school classes
- Projects without a community connection
- Projects written solely by teachers or administration
Eligible expenses
- Project-related costs included in the classroom budget.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Guest speaker fees
- Projects that are part of the standard curriculum
- Projects normally covered by core funding
- Multi-year projects
- Fundraising, charity donations, or existing operations
Eligible geographic areas
- Windsor-Essex
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in February.
- Applicants are notified of the project status by February 26, 2026.
- Approved projects may include a cheque presentation visit.
- Funding is issued through the school board.
- Recipients must submit a final report by June 12, 2026.
Additional information
- A final report is required by June 12, 2026.
- Projects must include a community partner; a letter of support is recommended.
- All students in the classroom must participate.
- The grant money must be spent by the end of the school year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the WindsorEssex Community Foundation - KidStartGrants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the WindsorEssex Community Foundation - KidStartGrants. 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 - KidStartGrants?
Up to $500 is available for elementary-level classroom projects that create a positive impact in the community outside the school. The program supports student-led, creative projects with a community partner and a connection to a WECF Vital Signs issue area.
How much funding can be received?
WindsorEssex Community Foundation - KidStartGrants Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the WindsorEssex Community Foundation - KidStartGrants program?
To be eligible for the WindsorEssex Community Foundation - KidStartGrants program, you must:
Elementary-level classrooms only
Community-connected project
Aligned with a Vital Signs issue area
What expenses are eligible under WindsorEssex Community Foundation - KidStartGrants?
Student-led community projects with a positive impact outside the classroom.
Hands-on community outreach activities.
Creative projects developed by the class.
Projects that address a WECF Vital Signs issue area.
Who can I contact for more information about the WindsorEssex Community Foundation - KidStartGrants?
You can contact The Greater Windsor Community Foundation (WECF) by email at amurselovic@wecf.
Where is the WindsorEssex Community Foundation - KidStartGrants available?
The WindsorEssex Community Foundation - KidStartGrants program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the WindsorEssex Community Foundation - KidStartGrants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
WindsorEssex Community Foundation - KidStartGrants is a Grant and Funding