Application windows
Please refer to the table below for application windows and payment timing. Requests will be reviewed, evaluated and decisions made at the end of each application window. Applications close November 15 each year.
| Application window (annual) | Payment window (annual) |
|---|---|
January 1 to March 31 | April-May |
April 1 to June 30 | July-August |
July 1 to September 30 | October-November |
October 1 to November 15 | December-January |
Apply today for one of our available grant and scholarship programs
Regional Empowerment Grant Program
STATUS: Open - Please note our application windows and timelines above.
Applications close Nov. 15, annually.
- One-time or multi-year donations and sponsorships that support grassroot initiatives in one of our host communities.
- Grants generally range from $2k up to $10k.
Regional Biodiversity Grant Program
STATUS: Closed.
- Multi-year habitat conservation grants that support the environmental and ecological health of Ontario with a focus on our host communities
- This program runs on a three-year funding cycle
- Application is now CLOSED and will re-open in December 2026
School Awards & Scholarships
STATUS: Open - By invitation.
- High School Awards
- Yearly awards supporting exceptional high school graduates in our host communities
- Awards valued at $500 each
- Post Secondary Scholarships
- Post-secondary scholarship program supporting key business talent areas (e.g. skilled trades, engineering, technology)
- Awarded to select post-secondary institutions, including universities, colleges, skilled trades, and technology institutions.
- Scholarship value varies by program and school.
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