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Source verified October 2, 2026
Wise Guys Charity Fund Grants
Funding for Niagara community projects
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Latest source updateLast Update: October 2, 2026Latest change: The grant request form now makes supporting documents optional and updates the upload instructions, accepted file types, and per-file size limit.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 2, 2026
Latest change: The grant request form now makes supporting documents optional and updates the upload instructions, accepted file types, and per-file size limit.
Grant request form updated
The Grant Request - 2026 form now says supporting documents are optional and gives examples such as a budget, quote, annual report, board list, or photos. It also changes the upload rules to accept PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CSV, RTF, ZIP, and JPG/PNG/HEIC files, with a 32 MB limit per file. A new instruction also appears on the form telling users not to fill in a field.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
Wise Guys Charity Fund supports charities and organizations in the Niagara Region through annual funding for capital projects and programs. Eligible requests may cover project summaries, goals, direct beneficiaries, geographic area, timelines, and supporting documents.
Receipt of requests is now closed
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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
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Capital projects
- Programs
Documents Needed
- Supporting documents
- Current financial statements
- Project budget
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Charities
- Organizations
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating expenses
- Individuals
Eligible geographic areas
- Region of Niagara
How to apply
- Complete the grant request form with the requested organization, contact, project, cost, funding, timeline, and supporting document information.
- Submit the grant request by 5:00 pm on October 1 each year.
Processing and Agreement
- The Board of Directors reviews all grant requests in October and November.
- Approvals are finalized at the end of the November board meeting.
- Funding is paid out in December each year.
Additional information
- The application asks whether the organization is a registered charity.
- The form requests details on other funding sources for the project.
- Organizations may be asked for current financial statements and a project budget.
- The form includes an optional section for reciprocal support information.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Wise Guys Charity Fund Grants Program
What is the Wise Guys Charity Fund Grants?
Wise Guys Charity Fund supports charities and organizations in the Niagara Region through annual funding for capital projects and programs. Eligible requests may cover project summaries, goals, direct beneficiaries, geographic area, timelines, and supporting documents.
Who is eligible for the Wise Guys Charity Fund Grants program?
To be eligible for the Wise Guys Charity Fund Grants program, you must:
The applicant must be a charity or organization.
The request must be for a capital project or program.
The project or program must take place within the Region of Niagara.
Who can I contact for more information about the Wise Guys Charity Fund Grants?
You can contact Wise Guys Charity Fund (WGCF) by email at brandy@chaptersix.ca.
Where is the Wise Guys Charity Fund Grants available?
The Wise Guys Charity Fund Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Wise Guys Charity Fund Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Wise Guys Charity Fund Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Wise Guys Charity Fund Grants?
Wise Guys Charity Fund Grants is funded by Wise Guys Charity Fund (WGCF)