Planning ahead is a key to any fund development strategy.
This is why we ensure we post all grant information well in advance of the due date to allow ample time for planning. Please see below for a full breakdown of our Discretionary Grant Programs.
And remember! Every applicant MUST have a Grant Consult a minimum of 7 days before the grant due date. Contact JoAnne Krick to set up your consult today.
ALL GRANTS DUE MONDAY AT NOON
Environmental Grants
Due: Monday, January 11, 2027
Our Environmental Grants Program focuses on bringing more partners together in our community to create a collaborative approach to meeting the environmental challenges we are facing.
PRIORITIES:
- Retain, reclaim and limit human impact on environmentally sensitive areas, or,
- Support 'Life Cycle Cost' assessment (environmental and economic) of government and industrial policies and practices.
David S. Howes Fund Grants
Due: Monday, March 22, 2027
The David S. Howes Fund Grants Program is NCF's largest grant program, honouring the legacy of the late David S. Howes.
PRIORITIES:
- Education
- Facilities
- Health-care Services
- Humanitarian Issues
- Post Secondary
- Research
Minimum ask of $25,000
Summer Camp Grants
Due: Monday, April 5, 2027
Support organizations that help children in financial need participate in a variety of Niagara Summer Camp experiences.
Mini Grants Program
Due: Monday, July 5, 2027
This program provides a time-sensitive, streamlined and responsive process for smaller projects.
- Addressing the issues/indicators in the Living in Niagara Report, or,
- Assisting with the development and implementation of tools and resources that would contribute to an organization’s success (capacity building)
Maximum ask of $2,500 (suitable for projects with budgets less than $7,500)
Community Grants
Due: Monday, September 27, 2027
Our Community Grants Program is our most flexible grant stream, creating opportunity to seek new and sustainable ways of addressing community issues and creating a more collaborative approach to meeting the challenges facing organizations and our community.
PRIORITIES:- Addressing the issues/indicators in the Living in Niagara Report, or,
- Assisting with the development and implementation of tools and resources that would contribute to an organization’s success (capacity building)
Maximum ask of $25,000
ELIGIBILITY: All applicants are required to be either a registered charity with Canada Revenue Agency or be a qualified donee to apply for a NCF grant.
GRANT CONSULT: If you are considering applying for a NCF grant, you must have a grant consult with our Director of Grants & Community Initiatives, JoAnne Krick, a minimum of 7 days prior to the grant deadline.
