Grant-Making Policy

The aim of the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador is to promote the well-being of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to contribute to the development of healthy communities. Through its grants program, the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador seeks to support initiatives that:

• Benefit the public and address specific social welfare and health needs of the people and communities of Newfoundland and Labrador
• Enhance community leadership and assist in the building of community capacity
• Maintain the province’s intellectual and cultural heritage and advance the arts within the community of Newfoundland and Labrador
• Preserve and protect the environment of Newfoundland and Labrador
• Encourage the advancement of education and scholarship.

Grants are made only to organizations which are registered as charities with Revenue Canada. All applications are considered on the basis of merit and in light of funds available for distribution. Guidelines Grants from the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador may be awarded normally on a semi-annual basis in the spring and fall of each year. Organizations seeking funds must demonstrate a strong and committed volunteer Board of Directors, fiscal responsibility and effective management of resources. Grants are awarded for definite purposes and for projects covering a specific period of time. They are generally for amounts less than $2000. Organizations receiving grants shall complete a brief final report describing the use of the funding and the outcome of the project. The Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador reserves the right to withhold a percentage of the grant as decided by the Grants Committee to be paid upon receipt of a final report. The Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador will perform an annual audit to determine that the grant was used appropriately. Preference is given to programs which promote volunteer participation, and which do not duplicate services provided by other organizations. The following are not normally eligible for grants:

• Contribution to annual fund-raising drives
• Core operating expenses
• Deficit reduction
• Retroactive funding
• Direct religious activities
• Individuals
• Political activities
• Medical or scientific research, unless expressly directed by a donor
• Individual scholarships or bursaries

Grant Application Process You are encouraged to review the Grant-Making Guidelines before submitting an application. If you think that your project fits the guidelines, please complete the attached application form and submit five (5) copies along with the listed supporting documents to: Community Foundation of Newfoundland and LabradorSuite 201, Virginia Park PlazaNewfoundland DriveSt. John’s, NL A1A 3E9 709-753-9899 Applications will be accepted at any time. The Application deadline date is: Application deadline: October 31st