GrantStation Canadian Insider - April 2020

Volume II | Issue 4

COVID-19 Funding Opportunities

Funds to Combat Hunger Across Canada During the COVID-19 Crisis
Breakfast Club of Canada: COVID-19 Special Grants
Breakfast Club of Canada is issuing COVID-19 Special Grants for community organizations to help ensure children and families have access to food during the crisis. Grants are awarded to community organizations and schools that aim to support Canadian families facing food insecurity (specifically those with school age children), high-need neighborhoods across Canada, and indigenous, remote, and fly-in communities. All organizations receiving support must be established and trusted to apply processes and resources in the best interest of public health and safety. Grant requests may be submitted at any time. Visit the Club's website to start the online application process.

Operating Grants Available to British Columbia Charities
Vancouver Foundation: Community Response Fund
The Vancouver Foundation seeks to create healthy, vibrant, and livable communities throughout British Columbia. The Foundation's Community Response Fund will provide flexible operating grants of $10,000 to $50,000 to charities in regions most immediately impacted by COVID-19. The goals of the Community Response Fund are to provide immediate relief to charities in BC hardest hit by COVID-19 to help maintain their support, services, and programs and resume regular operations when possible, and to support charities in BC with community recovery and long-term resiliency. The Fund supports two streams of charities: Health and Social Services, as well as Arts, Culture, and Community Benefits. Qualified donees in BC are eligible to apply, with priority given to charities in the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley. The Foundation does not require a formal application process; interested organizations may contact the Foundation via email or phone. Visit the Foundation's website to learn more about the program.

Food and Monetary Donations for Organizations Feeding Hungry Canadians
Second Harvest: FoodRescue.ca Emergency Fund
The FoodRescue.ca Emergency Fund aims to provide hope, security, and inclusivity during a time when so many feel isolated and left behind. The Fund is an emergency response initiative that can provide both financial and food support through Second Harvest's FoodRescue.ca. Applicants will be eligible for financial grants of up to $20,000. Canadian nonprofits and charities supporting people with food are eligible to apply. Applications may be submitted at any time. Visit the FoodRescue.ca website to register and apply for food or funding.

National Funding Opportunities

Funding Aids Canadian Organizations Working With Children
Canada Post Community Foundation
The mission of the Canada Post Community Foundation is to make a positive impact on the lives of children in the communities Canada Post serves by supporting registered charities, school programs, or local initiatives that benefit children. The Foundation's areas of interest include the following: community, including projects that support better futures for children through social services, arts, and culture; education, including therapeutic and rehabilitative programs; and health, including projects that support the health and physical activity of children from vulnerable communities or with disabilities or illnesses. Two types of grants are available: Community-Based Support Projects funding aims to increase the capacity of an organization by expanding services, hiring staff, or purchasing new equipment. Signature Grants seek to contribute to the overall work and mission of national organizations that deliver programs or support to children and youth. Applications must be submitted by May 28, 2020. Visit the Foundation's website to review the funding guidelines and apply online.

Support for the Arts, Conservation, and Senior Care in Canada
The Youssef-Warren Foundation
The Youssef-Warren Foundation aims to advance the arts, conservation, and healthcare in Canada. The Foundation's program areas consist of Arts, including performing and visual arts; Continuing Care for the Elderly, with a focus on geriatric and palliative care; and Conservation, with a focus on preserving, protecting, restoring, and improving the ecology of the natural environment, particularly wildlife and preserving threatened species. Types of support include program/project support, general support, and operating support. The annual application deadline is June 30. Visit the Foundation's website to download the application form or apply online.

Giving Program Targets Canadian Families in Need
Walmart Canada Corporate Giving Program
Walmart Canada's Corporate Giving Program provides support to local, regional, and national nonprofit organizations across Canada to support families in need. Focus areas consist of disaster preparedness and relief, building strong communities, and hunger relief. Types of support include grants, sponsorships, in-kind donations, and donations of space at Walmart facilities. Registered charities, nonprofit organizations, amateur athletic associations, and public entities are eligible to apply. Online applications may be submitted at any time. Visit the Walmart Canada website to learn more about the types of support and selection process.

Organizations Serving Vulnerable Canadians Funded
The Lillian Meighen and Don Wright Foundation
The Lillian Meighen and Don Wright Foundation supports Canadian charities that work to relieve suffering and enhance the quality of life of vulnerable people. The Foundation's areas of interest include abused women and children, hospice care for those at the end of their lives, people with disabilities, and music therapy related to the aforementioned areas. Applications are accepted from registered Canadian charities for one time or multi-year grants of up to $100,000. Grants will be considered for capital projects, programs, and operations. Letters of inquiry must be submitted by June 30,2020; the grant application deadline is October 31, 2020. The application form may be downloaded from the Foundation's website.

Regional Funding Opportunities

Small Grants Available for Youth-Led Environmental Projects in Alberta
Alberta Emerald Foundation: Emerald Educational Engagement Grants
The mission of the Alberta Emerald Foundation is to recognize and celebrate environmental achievements in Alberta. Emerald Educational Engagement Grants seek to empower the next generation of eco heroes by providing micro-grants to youth-led and youth-targeted environmental projects and initiatives in Alberta. Funding of up to $750 is provided for projects inspired by the Emerald Documentary Series. Groups of young people aged 25 and under who are based in Alberta are eligible to apply. Expression of Interest Forms may be submitted at any time. Visit the Foundation's website to view the Emerald Documentary Series and review the study guides.

Funding Facilitates Respiratory Care in British Columbia
TB Vets Charitable Foundation
The TB Vets Charitable Foundation seeks to arm the medical frontline in the fight for respiratory care in British Columbia. The Foundation awards grants for the purchase of respiratory equipment or to fund research, training, and programs that support respiratory causes. Eligible applicants include hospitals, universities, search and rescue teams, and related institutions. Applications must be submitted by June 12, 2020. Visit the Foundation's website to apply online.

Support for Mental Health and Environmental Initiatives in Eastern Canada
Fondation Écho (Echo Foundation)
Fondation Écho (Echo Foundation) provides support in the areas of mental health and environment. Mental health grants are directed at organizations located either in Montreal, QC, or Toronto, ON, which provide frontline services to improve the quality of life of persons suffering from mental health problems. Environment grants focus on Eastern Canada (Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic provinces), with priority given to the protection of natural areas of ecological importance. The Foundation also provides support, on a case-by-case basis, for a variety of other concrete endeavors designed to promote and enhance sustainable environmental practices. Registered charities are eligible to apply. Letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time. Visit the Foundation's website to review the application guidelines and procedures.

Funds Benefit Company Communities in Alberta, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador
BP Canada Community Investment Program
BP (British Petroleum) Canada's Community Investment Program provides support in communities where the company operates, including locations in Alberta, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador. BP Canada's focus areas consist of education, the environment, and community development. Grants and sponsorships are provided. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Visit the BP Canada website to learn more about the program and access the online application form.

Government Funding Opportunities

Grants Promote Professional Development of Canadian Artists
Canada Council for the Arts
Explore and Create funds Canadian artists, artistic groups, and organizations committed to the creation and dissemination of innovative, vibrant, and diverse art. The Professional Development for Artists component of Explore and Create supports the career growth of Canadian artists and artistic groups by encouraging participation in a wide range of development opportunities. Supported activities include, but are not limited to, mentorships, internships, apprenticeships, specialized training, and workshops. Applications may be submitted at any time.

Program Aims to Increase Bilingual Access to Justice Services
Department of Justice Canada
The Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund seeks to increase the capacity of the justice system and its stakeholders to offer justice services in both official languages as well as increase awareness in the legal community and official language minority and majority communities concerning their rights and issues related to access to justice in both official languages. Online applications may be submitted at any time.

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Ethical Decision Making for Fundraisers
Modern-day fundraisers must navigate sometimes complex ethical considerations. The webinar "Ethical Decision Making for Fundraisers," hosted by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, applies ethical decision making models to real-world fundraising scenarios. It teaches participants three approaches to navigating ethical dilemmas. This webinar will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2020.

Upcoming Online Education Trainings
Live Webinars

Tracking In-Kind Contributions in QuickBooks (DESKTOP and ONLINE Versions)
Do you get in-kind contributions of stuff (computers, furniture, food, clothing, household items for clients, auction items, etc…)? What about services (IT help, advertising, graphic design, professional services, rent, etc….)? In-kind gifts are an important way nonprofits receive support from donors and are REQUIRED to be booked by nonprofits. More than that, they can frequently count towards meeting the matching requirements of traditional grants and when booked more accurately reflect the true cost of running your nonprofit. Figuring out what can be booked, how to value them, and how to get them into your QuickBooks file can be challenging. If you receive in-kind donations of either stuff or services, then this webinar is for you! We are very excited to have Gregg Bossen, a CPA specializing in nonprofits and president of QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits, deliver one of his most popular webinars exclusively for us! In this webinar, we will first explore everything you ever wanted to know about in-kind gifts but didn't know who to ask. Topics include the following: What kinds of goods and services received can I book as in-kind gifts? What are the rules for when I can book services received? How do I determine the value I book? How do I book these things in QuickBooks? What am I required to report to the donor? Don't miss this opportunity! The webinars will be pre-recorded and sent to you—along with the PowerPoint and resource materials. The webinar for the DESKTOP version of QuickBooks will be held at 2 pm Eastern on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. The webinar for the ONLINE version will be held at 2 pm Eastern on Thursday, April 23, 2020.

Essential Capital Campaign Preparations: Needs Assessments and Feasibility Studies (NEW)
Do your plans pencil out? Do you have the horsepower to get through? Before you start to raise funds, it is important to assess what your organization should build and what it can sustain. For most, this includes a needs assessment followed by a feasibility study. A needs assessment examines operations and programs to determine your current and future capacity and demand, and the external factors that will impact both. A feasibility study will help you determine the financial capacity of your organization and its donor prospects. In this webinar you will learn to identify why you might need these formal assessments; understand what data is gathered to establish needs and feasibility; and know what you should come away with from these assessments. Find out what to expect during these pre-campaign preparations from real-world examples as well as how to get the most out of the preparations. The webinar will be held at 2 pm Eastern on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.

Advanced Storytelling
We all know money talks. The important question is: HOW does YOUR organization talk about money? In this session, Lori L. Jacobwith will dive into the topic of talking about money as a fundraising strategy. You'll learn how to share "mission moment" stories that include your need for support, but don't sound like "begging" for money. The secret tool that makes this an advanced storytelling session is discovering how to share action-causing stories. During this webinar, you will (1) learn what your money story is; (2) learn how to talk about money so it inspires more giving; and (3) learn the best questions to ask so you can gather story nuggets to craft action-causing stories. This webinar will benefit executive directors, and fundraising and communication staff, as well as board members. The webinar will be held at 2 pm Eastern on Thursday, April 30, 2020.

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COVID-19 Related Funding
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Editor: Diana Holder
Contributing Writer: Ashlyn Simmons