The maximum amount to apply for is $10,000

Funding must be used between May 1, 2025 and September 1, 2025

Organizations receiving funding must provide financial assistance to children and youth residing in Waterloo Region

Applications will be considered from:

• Registered charitable organizations

• Qualified donees recognized by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

• Nonprofit organizations through a partnership with a fiscal partner (WRCF Fiscal Partnership Agreement form)

To determine if your organization is eligible, and to understand how the funding can be used, access the Funding Guidelines (pdf). If you want to download a copy of the application so you can see all the questions before you apply, you can access it here: Application (pdf). If you want to see the evaluation form you would complete if you received a grant, you can access it here: Evaluation (pdf)

Applications must align with WRCF’s mission, vision, and values.

The application should demonstrate that the organization works to attract and serves community members with diverse lived experiences, including ethnicity, language, gender, sexual diversity and orientation, socio-economic status, age, and physical abilities.

The organization has the ability to achieve the articulated objectives of the camp.

The application clearly articulates the impact of the camp – in terms of outcomes, and forecasted short-term and long-term impacts on camp participants.

There is evidence that feedback from camp participants is included in the design, evaluation, and delivery of the camp.

Equity practices are used in the selection of youth/children receiving subsidies.

(Note: You have the option of submitting a paper or verbal application. If you prefer to submit a verbal application, please contact us no later than January 27, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (EST) to set up a time to do this. We are also able to support with translation services if required.)

WRCF is dedicated to upholding professional, ethical, and regulatory standards as we work to deliver on our vision and mission, while staying true to our values. We expect partners and organizations we fund to share our commitment to these standards. By applying for funding through WRCF, you are indicating that your organization complies with the regulatory requirements to work with your population(s), and within the legal and ethical framework appropriate for your organization.