Helpful Information

Does our organization qualify to apply?

Grants may only be made to qualified donees as described by the Income Tax Act. If you are not sure that your organization is a qualified donee, you may visit the Charities section of the Canada Revenue Agency web site at:

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns300-350/349/gfts-eng.html

Can an organization without Canadian registered charitable status apply for a grant?

There are considerations when an organization that does not have Canadian registered charitable status wishes to apply for a grant. Please review this document for information you need to know and a copy of a form that must accompany the application.  Confirmation of Agreement.

Which funds are currently accepting applications?

Information about which funds are currently accepting applications will be posted under the link for Active Grants. Please visit this page from time to time as additional opportunities may become available.

What is the next deadline for applications?

The deadline for receiving applications for the spring granting cycle is generally the end of March. Please check back on our web site in late February/early March to find the most up to date information on the spring grants cycle. Additional grant opportunities may become available throughout the year. Deadlines for those opportunities will be included in the applications posted under the Active Grants page.

How often can we apply?

Organizations should complete, and if requested, report on any funding before applying again. An organization can submit one application in any grant cycle.

Are late applications accepted?

Generally, late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

When can we expect to hear if our application has been approved?

Grants are generally approved in April. Your organization will be notified if your application has been successful.

How can we apply?

Application forms will be posted on the Active Grants page when the granting cycle commences. You can download the application and send it with the requested attachments by email or regular post.

Apply by Email

In the interests of our environment, it is highly preferable that you submit your application and any required attachments by email. Download the application and send it back by email with the requested attachments to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please ensure that you transcribe the email address correctly as we will not receive your application if the email address is incorrect.

Apply by Regular Post

Download the application and send it back with requested attachments to:

Attention: Granting Committee
Community Foundation of Mississauga
1100 Central Parkway West
Unit 15, Lower Level
Mississauga, ON L5C 4E5