Granting
The Headingley Community Foundation (HCF) is a registered charity with Canada Revenue Agency, incorporated in 2015 for the purpose of establishing permanent endowment funds. The purpose is to assist and promote the well-being and betterment of the Headingley Community and its citizens by distributing funds to qualified donees.
The Foundation is funded by many donors, from all walks of life, and donations range from a few dollars to thousands of dollars. These donations are invested in capital funds with only the income from the investments being used for grants. The grants awarded through the Annual Grant Application Program are funded mainly by the Undesignated Fund and also by some of the Designated Funds. As our funds grow, so too does HCF’s ability to support our community.
Who is Eligible?
Grants are given to charities registered with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). If you are unsure if your organization qualifies as a charity, please contact HCF at least 2 weeks in advance of applying for a Grant for clarification and/or guidance on options to partner with a qualified donee/sponsor.
When Can We Apply?
Applications are accepted from June 1 to September 15.
How to Apply
Applications are completed electronically using the link on the Grant Guidelines and Application page. When completing the online HCF application, please be prepared to answer multiple questions and to provide your charitable number or identify your partner donee/sponsor. You will also need to attach the following documents in PDF format to your application: a) list of current Board of Directors; b) most recent financial statement.
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to leave us a message at (204) 889-3132 Ext 2 or email us at