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WRCF’s monthly e-newsletter to keep you connected to granting information, investing, what’s new, and ways we are mobilizing and collaborating to make an impact in our community.
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Blog: More Conversations, More Connections
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WRCF's President & CEO, Eric Avner, shares a few examples of how the power of social infrastructure is being recognized across Waterloo Region, and comments on upcoming funding streams through WRCF.
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Applications opening soon
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Arts Grants
Approximately $220,000 is available to support small or medium sized arts organizations and collectives, as well as projects focused on the arts.
Applications open: February 24, 2025
Applications close: March 31, 2025
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Community Grants
Approximately $700,000 is available to organizations that are focused on initiatives linked to improving social infrastructure. The Trinity United Church Legacy Fund is partnering with WRCF again in 2025 and is providing additional funding.
Applications open: February 24, 2025
Applications close: March 31, 2025
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Racial Equity Grants
This funding will support organizations that are led-by and serve people across Waterloo Region who are Indigenous, Black, and people of colour. $300,000 will be distributed.
Applications open: February 24, 2025
Applications close: March 31, 2025
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2024 charitable donations deadline extended to February 28, 2025
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In case you missed it, the Government of Canada has announced their intention to extend the 2024 charitable donation deadline to February 28, 2025. This means that tax receipts for donations made between January 1, 2025 and February 28, 2025 may be eligible to be claimed as charitable tax credits on your 2024 Canadian income tax return.
You can take advantage of the extension by visiting our giving page until the end of February. For more information, please read the full announcement here. If you have any questions, contact us at dan@wrcf.ca.
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HARVESTING CONNECTIONS: Gardening projects coincide with region’s growth spurt
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Social infrastructure is WRCF’s strategic area of focus through 2027, coinciding at a time of unexpected growth and increased diversity in Waterloo Region. One example of social infrastructure is community gardening, which reinforces traits such as connection and collaboration for all ages and abilities in a safe and accessible setting. We've pulled together four examples of community gardens that have sprouted up in our region.
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Black History Month events
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February is Black History Month. Throughout February, people across Canada honor the legacy, resilience, and achievements of Black communities. Below are some activities happening in our community, and we encourage you to keep an eye out for more events linked to Black History Month, and participate if possible.
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Conestoga College 15th Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Join Be Dah Bin Gamik - Indigenous Student Services & Indigenous Initiatives on Saturday, March 15, 2025, for Conestoga College’s 15th Annual Traditional Pow Wow.
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Questions?
Contact us at info@wrcf.ca or 519-725-1806
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