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Community-focused organizations driving positive change are invited to apply for Hydro One’s Energizing Life Community Fund

Hydro One Limited — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:35:06 +0000

$25,000 in funding available for selected recipients In 2023 Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health used their funding from the Energizing Life Community Fund to create S.H.E.D Talks, a program designed to support farmers in Huron and Perth County by addressing the unique needs and challenges they face. Are you working on a project […]

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Government Grant Writing, Part 2: Tips for a successful application

Jesse Clarke — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:32:10 +0000

This article is the second in a two-part series on government grant writing. Read the first article here. Congratulations! You have determined that your organization is eligible to apply for a funding opportunity and that applying is a good strategic decision. Now the fun begins! Proposals for government funders vary widely in complexity, length, and […]

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Community-focused organizations driving positive change invited to apply for Hydro One’s Energizing Life Community Fund

Hydro One Limited — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:00:34 +0000

Indigenous communities, charitable organizations, and municipalities across Ontario can apply to receive $25,000 in funding. We are thrilled to announce that for the fourth year in a row, Energizing Life Community Fund applications are now open for the 2024 season. The $25,000 funding is available to Indigenous communities, charitable organizations, and municipalities across Ontario whose […]

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Government Grant Writing, Part 1: Should you apply?

Jesse Clarke — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:00:04 +0000

In this 2-part series on government grant writing, we’re going to cover some of the basics when it comes to submitting proposals for government funding. You may find some of these steps to be a little different than applying for foundation grants. Determine your eligibility If there is an open call for proposals, there will […]

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How to succeed at grant writing by developing better relationships with foundations

Nejeed Kassam — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:56:09 +0000

This article is an excerpt from a CharityVillage webinar, The Great Transfer of Wealth: How to Reach the Next Generation of Donors. View the full video recording here, or scroll to the end of the article to watch the video. To further develop connections within a foundation, think about investing more resources into connecting with its […]

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Four tips to a stronger grant budget

Rochelle Greaves — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:29:27 +0000

Funding your organization’s initiatives is an important part of sustaining your organization’s work long-term. For many nonprofit organizations, some or the majority of that funding will likely come from grants. When writing grant applications and proposals, it’s imperative that your organization demonstrates to the funder that your project is a trustworthy investment. Also, the funder […]

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CharityVillage Connects: How Bill S-216 Could Transform the Canadian Nonprofit Sector Forever

Marina Dawson — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:47:10 +0000

Update: Bill S-216 has now been passed “in essence” via Bill C-19, the Budget Implementation Act. Bill C-19 included measures that changed the “direction and control” requirements that regulate charities who work with non-charities. According to Senator Ratna Omidvar, sponsor of Bill S-216, “These are big and important changes. They provide a path to get […]

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The five R’s of grant writing: Tips for creating compelling applications

Samantha Lego — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:39:37 +0000

Grants are an essential funding stream for charities and nonprofit organizations, with an estimated $50 billion awarded across North America each year. While funding from grants may be a lifeline, the process of grant writing may sometimes feel like you need a liferaft—especially if you don’t have a dedicated grant writer on the team. Rather […]

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The Small Nonprofit Podcast: That dreaded question about sustainability with Kylie Hutchinson

Cindy Wagman — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 17:27:12 +0000

How are you going to make this program sustainable after we stop funding you? Most people who have written a grant have been asked that question, and guess what, most people just improvise the answer. There’s a lot to unpack about program sustainability. Is it a fair expectation to ask from nonprofits? If nonprofits do […]

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Three tips for better grant financial reporting

Alex Oulton, CPA, CA — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:14:58 +0000

We’ve partnered with the author to present a free webinar on how to establish a reserve fund at your organization. Join us on October 15 to learn more – more information and registration here. Many nonprofit organizations rely on grants to fund their operations and programs. But did you know that grants are also a […]

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