Grant Information
The primary goal of the Westshore Community Foundation is to provide grants to a wide range of programs within the boundaries of the communities served. The Foundation raises and accepts monies from donors who have chosen to invest in our community leaving a legacy for the future. Donations are held in a perpetual endowment called the Community Fund. The capital is never spent, leaving the principal to continue to grow, ensuring a lasting source of monetary support for our community’s charitable causes. Every year the Foundation distributes interest income from the Community Fund as grants to local organizations looking to encourage and sustain collaboration between citizens and organizations with a focus on emerging needs and new opportunities within our communities. These grants play a unique role, contributing to the growth and vitality of our communities. The Westshore Community Foundation Grant Program looks for projects that meet the needs of our communities, encouraging vision and active participation of community members in the areas of:
· Environment
· Heritage
· Arts and culture
· Sports and recreation
· Family and community services
· Children and youth
· Service to seniors
· Education
· Health and Wellness
Application Process
Applications for grants from the Community Fund are usually accepted between March 15 and April 15 each year.Notice will be placed in the Interlake Spectator to remind interested applicants.
Applicants should be guided by the two documents available for downloading below.
Grant Application Guidelines
· Grant applications are usually only accepted from March 15th to April 15th each year
· All applicants will be required to complete a grant application form and supply requested reference information.
· A meeting with Foundation directors or staff may be required.
· Successful applicants may be required to submit an update and/or final report.
· The Foundation reserves the right to audit the project’s financial records.
· Projects must benefit the people living within the following boundaries: from Matlock in the south along the west shore of Lake Winnipeg to Riverton in the north and as far west as Fraserwood.
· Organizations must be non-profit, registered Canadian charities, registered Canadian amateur athletic associations, Canadian municipalities or other qualified donees as per the Income Tax Act.
· Projects must have a definite purpose and cover a specific period of time.
· Preference will be given to projects which demonstrate they will sustain over a number of years.
· Capital projects will be considered if there is a demonstrated need.
· Projects which contribute to the benefit of many people will be given greater priority.
· Pilot or demonstrated projects must include provision for evaluation and a realistic plan for financial viability beyond the pilot stage.
· The Foundation encourages the participation of others in funding projects and, on occasion, provides matching funds or challenge grants
· Projects must be completed within 2 years of receiving the grant.
· Grants are not usually made to support operating expenses of organizations or programs.
· Grants are not made for:
a. annual fund drives
b. deficits
c. endowment funds
d. direct religious activities
e. political activities
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Grant Application
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· Environment
· Heritage
· Arts and culture
· Sports and recreation
· Family and community services
· Children and youth
· Service to seniors
· Education
· Health and Wellness
Application Process
Applications for grants from the Community Fund are usually accepted between March 15 and April 15 each year.Notice will be placed in the Interlake Spectator to remind interested applicants.
Applicants should be guided by the two documents available for downloading below.
Grant Application Guidelines
· Grant applications are usually only accepted from March 15th to April 15th each year
· All applicants will be required to complete a grant application form and supply requested reference information.
· A meeting with Foundation directors or staff may be required.
· Successful applicants may be required to submit an update and/or final report.
· The Foundation reserves the right to audit the project’s financial records.
· Projects must benefit the people living within the following boundaries: from Matlock in the south along the west shore of Lake Winnipeg to Riverton in the north and as far west as Fraserwood.
· Organizations must be non-profit, registered Canadian charities, registered Canadian amateur athletic associations, Canadian municipalities or other qualified donees as per the Income Tax Act.
· Projects must have a definite purpose and cover a specific period of time.
· Preference will be given to projects which demonstrate they will sustain over a number of years.
· Capital projects will be considered if there is a demonstrated need.
· Projects which contribute to the benefit of many people will be given greater priority.
· Pilot or demonstrated projects must include provision for evaluation and a realistic plan for financial viability beyond the pilot stage.
· The Foundation encourages the participation of others in funding projects and, on occasion, provides matching funds or challenge grants
· Projects must be completed within 2 years of receiving the grant.
· Grants are not usually made to support operating expenses of organizations or programs.
· Grants are not made for:
a. annual fund drives
b. deficits
c. endowment funds
d. direct religious activities
e. political activities
Grant Application Guidelines »
Grant Application
Contact Us for more information