Community Grant Program Deadline
The next deadline for the Community Grant Program is coming up on April 1st at 4 PM! This grant program provides funds to community programming across three themes:
- the healthy growth and development of children and youth
- individual and community wellbeing
- nonprofit and community leadership
Please note that CIF offices will be closed from March 29th to April 1st, so staff will be unable to assist applicants during that time. We recommend starting your applications as soon as possible and reaching out for any staff support early!
Media Release December 2023
The Community Initiatives Fund (CIF) has approved 150 grants totaling $2,495,454 through its latest grant application intake, that will benefit an estimated 90,000 participants and contribute to the wellbeing of 58 communities.
Read the Full Release | Grants List
CIF Community Grant Program Guideline Updates
Ahead of the April 1st, 2023 deadline, CIF has updated the Community Grant Program Guidelines. Recognizing the impact inflation continues to have on rising program costs, the maximum amount that can be requested for a local grant is now $30,000, effective beginning with the April 1st, 2023 intake.
For more information on this & other updates, please check the Community Grant Program Guidelines.