Helpful Info

2023 Grant Cycle - Key Dates:

• The 2023 Granting Round is now CLOSED
• Deliberation Timelines: April 3rd - April 28th, 2023
• Notice of Approval or Decline: April to May 2023

How do I apply for a grant what is the application procedure?

Grants are submitted on the CommunityGLM application portal. Please visit How to Apply for more information on how to apply for a grant and the application procedure.

Can two charities partner on one application?

Yes, two registered charities are more than welcome to apply for funding together. However, one charity must become the lead organization on an application. If successful, this lead charity will receive The Foundation’s grant and be responsible for its stewardship throughout the year. Charitable partnerships must be outlined within in the application. There is a question which specifically asks for details around partnerships and collaborations. If two charities are partnering together on an application both charities in the application are only eligible to submit one collaborative application to one funding stream, once this application is submitted that funding stream will accept no more applications from the two charities who have partnered. All other funding streams remain open to the two charities for unique applications.

Can an organization without Canadian registered charitable status (e.g. Not-For-Profit) apply for a grant?

There are considerations when an organization that does not have Canadian registered charitable status wishes to apply for a grant. Most importantly, you must be partnered with a Canadian registered charity. Please preview the following form for more information,  PARTNERSHIP CONFIRMATION AGREEMENT. This form will be required to be completed in our new CommunityGLM application portal. There will be instructions in the CommunityGLM grant application to determine if you are required to submit the form.

Does our organization qualify to apply?

Grants may only be made to qualified donees (i.e. registered charities) as described by the Income Tax Act. A list of registered Canadian charities can be found in the Charities section of the Canada Revenue Agency web site at:

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns300-350/349/gfts-eng.html

Does a grant to a project in one or multiple years in the past imply success for the same project in the future?

No, funding is always granted for a single year. Even if your project or program has received funding for several years in the past this does not imply future funding.

How often can we apply and when does the grant round begin?

Currently our granting round is CLOSED. Applications to our granting round are normally accepted on an annual basis for a four-week period beginning in late February. There are four different streams of funding and applicants are entitled to submit ONE unique application to each stream, if an appropriate project or program exists. The Foundation will not fund the same project or program through multiple streams of funding.

Which funds are currently accepting applications?

Information about which funds are currently accepting applications will be posted under the link for Available Grants. Please visit this page from time to time as additional opportunities may become available.

What is the next deadline for applications?

The deadline for receiving applications for the spring granting cycle passed on March 24th, 2023, currently our grant round is CLOSED. Additional grant opportunities may become available throughout the year. Deadlines for those opportunities will be  posted on the Available Grants page.

Are late applications accepted?

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

When can we expect to hear if our application has been approved?

Grants are generally approved in April-May. Your organization will be notified if your application has been successful.

What if our organization receives a grant for a particular project and we are unable to proceed with the project?

It's essential in this situation that you let our Grants and Community Initiatives Team know as soon as possible at [email protected]. We will work with your organization to see what alternatives can be found, but it is possible in certain circumstances that the grant (or a portion of the grant) may need to be returned to the Foundation.

Does the Foundation provide grants to religious organizations?

Registered charitable organizations serving people in Mississauga are eligible to apply for project grants. This may include religious organizations. However, the project proposal submitted cannot be religious in nature. This includes operating costs, facilities and activities that are being used for religious observance or proselytizing. The project being considered must align with the Foundation's funding priorities.

2023 Grant Information Session

On February 14th we held our 2023 Grant Info Session, please see the video below. The following items were covered in the session:

• Info on NEW application system and CommunityGLM web portal
• Understanding our granting process
• 2023 granting timeline, eligibility and available funds
• The CFofM's 2021 Vital Signs & positioning your application
• FAQ's
• Q&A