The Community Grants funding stream at the Guelph Community Foundation provides dollars to registered charities and incorporated nonprofits operating community based programs in Guelph or Wellington County. To best provide for those serving our community, applications may be for operational funds, capital projects or programming funds at a maximum of $5,000.
Organizations seeking funding will create and submit an application that meets both of the following:
1) Fits within the framework of one or more of the Toward Common Ground wellbeing concepts:
- Belonging and Participation
- Economic and Household Resources
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Leisure and Culture
- Safety
- Transportation
2) Connects to one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are ranked in order of importance, according to this international framework for local responsibility. Some highlighted SDGs are:
- SDG 1 – No poverty
- SDG 2 – Zero hunger
- SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being
- SDG 5 – Gender Equality
- SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
If you have questions about your application, please contact the foundation at grantsassistant@guelphcf.ca. Grant applications are accepted through the online portal, if you have issues with the portal or want to discuss a different application format please email the foundation. They are happy to help grant writers fully understand the application questions.
The deadline to apply is October 13, 2026.
For further information or to apply, click here.
