Applying For Funding

Introducing the new Online Grants Application:

You need an email address to create an account with us.

*If you are unable to create an online account or don't have an email address, please use our application form here to apply for funding.

The Children’s Foundation Grants focus on providing financial assistance for sports, cultural and recreational activities for individual children. Each child is referred to the Foundation by a parent, agency, organization or school. These referrals focus on the need of the child and how the funds will help to advance the or recreational experience of that child. Specific amounts must be requested. The funds are given directly to the organization operating the activity that the child will be taking part in.

Program Guidelines & Eligibility

With the support of our program partners, our goal is to help as many children as possible through a centralized system that is easily accessible for families.

Here is the criteria that will be used to review funding requests:

Maximum grant per child per calendar year is $400, given available funds on a first come first serve basis.
Children from birth through 18 years of age.
Children who live in Guelph and Wellington County
Financial information must be demonstrated:

Families with incomes below $22,000 are eligible for full funding (up to $400)
Families with incomes between $22,000 and $40,000 are eligible for 80% funding
Families with incomes above $40,000 are not eligible

The following costs are not eligible:

Transportation
Equipment
School Trips
Membership Fees
Insurance Fees
Education or School based programs

Applications will not be assessed on:

the merits of the program or activity
the cost of the activity
the level of the activity (house league vs. rep teams)

The Board of Directors of The Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington will review granting maximum and LICO figures on an annual basis and make adjustments to the criteria if necessary.

Due to the volume of requests received, applications may be declined solely on the basis that funds are not available.

If you have any questions about the application procedure contact us by phone: 519-826-9551 (or Toll Free: 877-826-9551) or by email: grants@childrensfoundation.org or check out our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Program Partners