Guidelines to help you apply

• The maximum amount to apply for is $10,000

• Funding must be used for eligible expenses between December 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026

• Applying organizations must be located in Waterloo Region and serving Waterloo Region children and youth

• Applications will be considered from:

  • Registered charitable organizations

  • Qualified donees recognized by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

  • Nonprofit organizations working with a charitable partner that is a registered charitable organization 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)

If you have any questions, reach out to us at grants@wrcf.ca or 519-725-1806 ext 103.

(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 5:00 p.m. (EST) to set up a time to do this.)