The Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada and United Way Centraide Canada today launched calls for applications for the new Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). The Fund is a new $350 million investment by the Government of Canada to support charities and nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable populations who are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Community organizations can apply starting today.
- The Canadian Red Cross Emergency Support for Community Organizations will be delivered through two main programs:
- Granting Program for Non-Profits
- Preventing Disease Transmission Training and Equipment Program for nonprofits, registered charities, and qualified donees
- More information on the programs through Canadian Red Cross, can be found on redcross.ca/communityorganizations or by calling 1-866-221-2232
- Community Foundations of Canada, and community foundations across Canada, will support :
- Granting programs for registered charities and qualified donees. More information on how to apply is available on the Community Foundations of Canada website.
- United Way Centraide Canada, through its local United Way Centraide members, will support:
- Granting programs for registered charities and qualified donees. Some local United Way Centraides may work with non-profit organizations to deliver local services. More information on how to apply is available on the United Way Centraide Canada website.
