The Balnar Family Foundation is dedicating grants to organizations that creatively and positively support at-risk members of the Guelph-Wellington community.

  • Legal Status: Must be a Registered Canadian Charity or a Qualified Donee with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
    Note for Nonprofits/Grassroots Groups: If you are applying under a partnership or mentorship agreement with a registered charity acting as your trustee or fiscal sponsor, you must upload all formal partnership documentation and agreements with your application.
  • Geographic Focus: Must have a strong, demonstrated connection to Guelph and Wellington County.
  • Funding Exclusions: Must be a new partner to the Foundation. The Foundation is focusing exclusively on new relationships this year; organizations that have previously received funding from the Balnar Family Foundation are not eligible to apply for this cycle.
  • Strategic Alignment: Must directly support the 2026 Focus Statement: This year, the Balnar Family Foundation is dedicating grants to organizations that creatively and positively support at-risk members of the Guelph-Wellington community. Applicants will be required to explicitly explain how their project aligns with this mandate within the application.

Grants will be awarded using the following tiers:

  • Tier 1 ($40,000 – $60,000): At least one grant will be awarded at this level.
  • Tier 2 ($16,000 – $39,000): At least one grant will be awarded at this level.
  • Tier 3 ($5,000 – $15,000): At least one grant will be awarded at this level.

Key Dates:

    • Applications Close: September 8th, 2026, at 5:30 PM EST
    • Funding Decisions Announced: Late Fall 2026

For further information or to apply, click here.