A number of grant and project funding opportunities have landed in our inbox lately. Here is a roundup of the best opportunities for community, literacy and learning organizations!
Aboriginal Women’s Program Funding
The Aboriginal Peoples’ Program is now accepting applications for the Aboriginal Women’s Programming Elements for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Application requirements are online or contact Cynthia Welna at 867-766-8490. For more info, go to the APP website.
Deadline: February 28, 2011
Commemoration Projects
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada has issued a call for proposals for its commemoration initiative. For more information on criteria, eligibility and how to apply, click here. To read the Commemoration media release, click here.
Deadline: March 18, 2011
RBC After-School Grants
RBC After-School Grants Project is offering more than $2 million in grants to fund programs during the 2011-2012 school year. RBC After-School grants of up to $40,000 are provided by the RBC Foundation to programs in at-risk or underserved communities. Applications can be downloaded or contact 416-974-2176.
Deadline: March 4, 2011
Literacy Fund grants for schools from the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation
The Indigo Love of Reading Foundation is dedicated to putting books in the hands of children at high-needs elementary schools. Every year the Literacy Fund commits $1.5 million across 20 high-needs schools in Canada. To download the Literacy Fund application, see a sample application and read a list of important tips to make your school’s submission as compelling as possible, click here.
Deadline: February 11, 2011
Calls for Proposals – Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC) Investment Programs
Funding is available for Virtual Exhibits and Community Memories programs. Eligible Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) member institutions can submit their proposals. For more information, contact the VMC Investment Programs Manager, Esther Rosenberg, by e-mail at invest.programme-ex@pch.gc.ca or by telephone at 819-934-5025 or 1-800-520-2446. To see more details about the programs, click here.
Deadline: March 14, 2011
