Funding Opportunities

Below are funding opportunities available through a variety of programs and agencies. Please note that the programs and agenices are in no way affiliated with the Township of Perth East and therefore the Township is not responsible for the currency of information or administration of the funding programs offered.

Allstate Foundation Charities and not-for-profit organizations that are involved in a variety of activities or educational initiatives around road safety, crime prevention, and home safety. Deadline:  Open    Type:funding Website Link - Allstate Foundation

Bell Registered charitable and not-for-profit organizations that focus on the health of children and youth up to 18 years of age. Deadline:  Open   Type: funding Website Link - Bell

RBC After School Grants RBC announced its call for grant applications for the 2011-2012 school year as the RBC After-School Grants Project is offering more than $2 million in grants to fund first-time and renewed grant recipients. The grants are awarded by regional community panels made up of experts in the fields of youth and education. Each organization should have a mandate to keep students in grades K-12 safe as well as positively engaged through an enriched curriculum after their classes end each day. RBC After-School grants of up to $40,000 are provided by the RBC Foundation to programs in at-risk or underserved communities Deadline:  Open  Type:funding Website Link - RBC After School Grants

Ontario Minisry of Health Promotion-Healthy Communities Fund Local and provincial not-for-profit organizations that provide and enhance opportunities for physical activity and community sport and recreation. Funded projects generally fall under one of four types: planning, implementation, development, or a combination thereof. Deadline:  Open  Type:funding Website Link - Ontario Minisry of Health Promotion-Healthy Communities Fund

Ontario Trillium Foundation The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), is one of Canada's leading grant-making foundations and is an agency of the Government of Ontario. OTF is a catalyst that enables Ontarians to work together to enhance the quality of life in their communities. They believe that communities across Ontario are rich in talent, creativity and drive, and our grants stimulate communities to build on these assets. Deadline:  Open    Type: funding Website Link - Ontario Trillium Foundation

MLSE Team Up Foundation Project-based programs run by community-based registered charitable organizations that target sports and recreation, and/or health and wellness of children and youth. Deadline:  Open     Type: Equipment and Facility Impro Website Link - MLSE Team Up Foundation

RBC - Play Hockey Grants Community hockey organizations, sports associations and hockey-minded individuals with great ideas to grow the game and keep hockey vital. Support will be provided to a variety of hockey initiatives with an emphasis on those that increase access to the game of hockey, break down barriers to entry, introduce the game to newcomers to North America, and keep hockey growing and vibrant. Deadline:  Open    Type: funding Website Link - RBC - Play Hockey Grants

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada -Enabling Accessibility Fund Nonprofit organizations intending to hold an event between June 1st, 2011 and March 31st, 2012 can apply for up to $75,000 in funding to ensure accessibility and full participation of persons with disabilities. Projects could include items such as: sign-language interpretation, real-time captioning, readers and scribes, support persons, and interveners. Deadline:  Open    Type: funding Website Link - Human Resources and Skills Development Canada -Enabling Accessibility Fund

Benjamin Moore & Co. Benjamin Moore & Co., Limited, in partnership with the Community Foundations of Canada, offers cash grants (up to $4,000) and paint (up to $750 retail value) to support heritage restoration projects in Canada. Canadian registered charities with volunteers from the local community may apply for funding, but priority is given to the specific communities targeted in Benjamin Moore's three regions: Western, Central and Eastern. The communities change each year. Nancy F. Johnson Tel: 519-827-1395 Email: nfjohnson@gto.net Deadline:  Open Type: funding Website Link - Benjamin Moore & Co.

FORZANI GROUP LTD FORZANI GROUP LTD TEAMS UP WITH KIDSPORT™ TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH KidSport™ Canada and Forzani Group LTD have teamed up to provide the opportunity for youth across Canada to get healthy and physically active by participating in sport. Forzani through its Power of Sport for Kids Program has donated $100,000/year for three years to go towards promotions, supporting the network of KidSport chapters and sport grants to kids. For more information, please contact: Kim Browning Director of Marketing Sport Manitoba Office: 925-5606 Cell: 795-2356 Deadline:  Open   Type:funding Website Link - FORZANI GROUP LTD

Cultural Spaces Canada Initiative that contributes to the improvement of physical spaces for artistic creativity, presentation and exhibition, including the renovation and expansion of arts and heritage facilities. Not-for-profit arts and heritage organizations as well as some provincial/territorial, municipal or regional governments and agencies, or equivalent Aboriginal peoples institutions or organizations, are eligible to apply for funding anytime throughout the year. The CSC program generally supports up to 33% of eligible expansion or renovation projects and up to 40% of eligible specialized equipment purchases. Deadline:  Open    Type: funding Website Link - Cultural Spaces Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Contributes toward projects that strengthen communities in Atlantic Canada by promoting economic development and addressing particular challenges faced by communities. Not-for-profit, non-commercial organizations in Atlantic Canada with projects that clearly fit the objectives of the program are eligible to apply for funding. Deadline:  Open    Type: Heritage Website Link - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Infrastructure Canada Helps fund small scale municipal infrastructure projects such as cultural and recreation projects, or water and wastewater treatment in small and First Nations communities. Deadline:  Open    Type: Heritage Website Link - Infrastructure Canada

Nature Canada Designed to teach young Canadians to become active and responsible environmental stewards through learning experiences offered by naturalists in Canada's natural parks. Not-for-profit organizations in Canada such as community groups, environmental groups, charities, and schools are eligible to apply, and priority is given to environmental education projects that take place in national and provincial parks, national historic sites with large natural areas and national marine conservation areas. Proposals are usually due in December each year. Deadline:  Open   Type: Heritage Website Link - Nature Canada

Community Energy Partnerships Program (CEPP) To educate communities about the development of renewable energy generation facilities; To encourage local community engagement, participation and investment in renewable energy projects by increasing awareness of renewable energy; and to provide funding for education involving a diversity of technology types and geographic regions in Ontario. Applications will be accepted until June 3, 2011 Deadline:  Open    Type: Education Website Link - Community Energy Partnerships Program (CEPP)

Government of Ontario The aim of the program is to: Support the creation or revitalization of tourism attractions, sites and experiences Support innovative product development for emerging sectors that have demonstrated market potential Enhance the quality of tourism services, businesses and practices through training Assist with tourism planning and capacity support to ensure that the tourism industry is well positioned to make future strategic decisions, address issues and opportunities Assist communities with investment readiness, investor relations, investment attraction and communications. Tourism associations, economic development corporations, municipalities, tourism businesses and organizations interested in undertaking tourism-related initiatives which support industry development and increased visitation. Deadline:  Open     Type: funding Website Link - Government of Ontario

Canadian Geological Foundation For more than 40 years, The Canadian Geological Foundation has played a key role in sustaining geoscience education, outreach and awareness across the country. Supports charitable and educational initiatives in the education of students and all phases of study, research and dissemination of knowledge relating to the science of geology. Deadline: March 31st of every year For more info, contact: Dr.Stephen Johnston School of Earth & Ocean Sciences University of Victoria P.O. Box 3055 Victoria, BC V8W 3P6 Tel: 250-472-4481 Fax: 250-721-6200 Email: stj@uvic.ca Deadline:  Open     Type: Geological Website Link - Canadian Geological Foundation

Mountain Equipment Co-op MEC is committed to sustainability in everything they do. In addition to reducing the ecological footprint of their business, they provide financial support to Canadian conservation and outdoor recreation groups. Questions? Email: community@mec.ca Telephone: 1-866-632-3863 Deadline:  Open    Type: Geological Website Link - Mountain Equipment Co-op

Environment Canada Provides financial support to community groups that have measurable, positive impacts on the environment. Funded projects promote the participation of local communities to address clean air, climate change, clean water, and nature to protect, rehabilitate or enhance the natural environment. Non-profit groups and organizations are eligible. Projects may be located anywhere in Canada. Deadline: November 1 of every year. For more info: Email: ecoaction@ec.gc.ca Deadline:  Open     Type: Ecological Website Link - Environment Canada

Aviva Canada Aviva Canada, one of the country's leading providers of home, auto, recreational vehicle, group and business insurance, is proud to announce that the Aviva Community Fund competition will return in the fall of 2011. The company will once again offer $1 million to encourage Canadians to lead, empower and support community initiatives across the country. Whether it's a project that will help get at-risk youth off the street and back into school, or other ways to extend a hand to those in need, the Aviva Community Fund enables individuals and groups to not only submit a community initiative for funding, but also become actively involved in making change happen. Deadline:  Open     Type: Community, Youth Website Link - Aviva Canada

Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Minstry of Citizenship and Immigration - Partnership Project Grants. The program supports projects of one to three years that are aimed at making a significant impact on Ontario's not-for-profit sector. The grants are aimed at projects that build capacity in the sector in areas such as communications, coordinated service delivery, volunteer management, training and governance Deadline:  Open     Type:Training, Communications Website Link - Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration

Molson Coors Canada The application process runs until January 5 2012, and is open to community focused initiatives that aim to bring people together to be physically active, such as the construction or improvement of sports and recreation facilities or a community program that motivates physical activity. Deadline:  Open     Type: Active Lifestyle Website Link - Molson Coors Canada

SiriusXM & S'Cool Life Fund By providing instruments, sheet music, instrument supplies, and uniforms the SiriusXM Instrument Fund was created to help support the efforts of elementary schools across the country to refresh existing music programs and develop exciting new programming for students. Funding will be equally distributed between English and French language schools and will offer children an opportunity to benefit from their connection to music. Grant applications for the 2012/2013 school year are currently available on-line and accepted until January 31, 2012; all applications will continue to be accepted through S'Cool Life Fund. Schools may apply for one grant per school per calendar year; S'Cool Life Fund applicants who have already applied for a music grant for 2012 will automatically be considered for this new funding where possible. Recipients will be selected in spring 2012. Deadline:  Open     Type: Music, Arts Website Link - SiriusXM & S'Cool Life Fund

The Heart and Stroke Foundation Helps groups spark action on this issue in their communities. This competition provides financial support for advocacy initiatives that focus on increasing access to physical activity and/or healthy food for children across the province. Deadline:  Open     Type: Children, Obesity Website Link - The Heart and Stroke Foundation

Canadian Mental Health Association Seeking expressions of interest from community mental health agencies, consumer/survivor initiatives and other organizations in Ontario serving people with serious mental illness to start a healthy eating and/or physical activity program. Deadline:  Open     Type: women, health Website Link - Canadian Mental Health Association

RBC RBC Blue Water Project Leadership Grants range from $25,000 to $500,000 and are eligible for organizations with projects in any of the regions in which RBC is located, including Canada, the United States, Caribbean and the British Isles. The RBC Blue Water Project is a 10-year, $50 million philanthropic commitment to support organizations that are committed to watershed protection and providing access to clean drinking water. Since 2007, RBC has committed more than $32 million in single and multi-year grants to over 450 organizations worldwide. Being selected for a grant is a competitive process. In 2011, RBC received over 180 applications for leadership grants, and 31 of these were successful in receiving funding. For more information and to download an online application form, visit www.rbc.com/bluewater. RBC is recognized among the world's financial, social and environmental leaders and is included on the Dow Jones World and North American Sustainability Indices, the Jantzi Social Index, the FTSE4Good Index and the Global 100: Most Sustainable Corporations in the World ranking. In 2010, RBC contributed more than $130.1 million to community causes worldwide, through donations of more than $56.6 million, and an additional $73.5 million in sponsorship of community events and national organizations. Deadline:  February 3rd, 2012    Type: Environment Website Link - RBC