Guidelines to help you apply

• The maximum amount to apply for is $15,000

• Funding must be used for eligible expenses incurred between October 1, 2025 and November 30, 2026

• Applying organizations must be serving Waterloo Region

• Applications will be considered from arts organizations, within the following categories:

  • Registered charitable organizations

  • Qualified donees recognized by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

  • Nonprofit organizations working with a charitable partner that is a registered charity or qualified donee

    Please note: WRCF does not help set up partnerships with charitable organizations. The nonprofit and charitable partner applying for the grant must already have an agreement about terms and responsibilities of each partner in place before submitting the application

• If you want to know that your organization is eligible, and to understand how the funding can be used, access the Grant Guidelines (pdf)

• If you would like to see the questions and prepare your answers, download a copy of the application questions: Application (pdf)

• You will need to submit a budget plan with your application. Download a Budget Template (xls)

• If you are working with a charitable partner, download the WRCF Charitable Partnership Agreement form (pdf)

• If you receive funding, your organization will be required to submit an evaluation report before January 31, 2027. Download the evaluation questions, so you know in advance what questions you would need to respond to: Evaluation (pdf)

Note: The Musagetes Fund is a Donor Advised Fund held at Waterloo Region Community Foundation and may choose to fund activities outside of the eligibility criteria outlined in the Grant Guidelines. If your activity doesn’t meet the eligibility criteria but you believe it should be considered for funding, please reach out to us at grants@wrcf.ca.

If you have any questions, reach out to us at grants@wrcf.ca or 519-725-1806 ext 206.

(Note: You have the option of submitting a verbal application. If you prefer to submit a verbal application, and/or need translation services, please contact us no later than August 29, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (EST) to set up a time to do this.)