KLWCF Community Foundation Grants

Our Community Foundation makes grants to a wide range of local charitable organizations, which, in turn, help to strengthen our Community.

Non-profit organizations that do not have a charitable registration number are not currently able to apply for a grant.

The KLWCF provides grants only to registered charities in the Kenora and Lake of the Woods Region. However, a non-registered charity can apply for a grant through a registered charity that falls under its umbrella of operation.

Grants are awarded for specific purposes and for projects covering a definite period of typically one year or less.

Grants made from the Moffat Family Fund will consider the provision of services for:

• Youth
• Families

Grants are NOT made to:

• support operating expenses of established agencies or programs
• governments

Grants are NOT made to or for:

• individuals
• annual fund drives
• reduction of mortgages or other debt
• projects already completed at the time of granting

For example, our guidelines restrict granting for fundraising purposes, operational costs and building endowments.

Applying for a grant is done in three easy steps: confirm your eligibility, create an account, and fill out an application.

There are two deadlines each year for grant applications to the Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation:

• March – Moffat Family Fund applications, supporting projects for children and families
• March – Lake of the Woods Dream Funds applications, supporting projects for the general needs of the community
• September – Community Funds applications, supporting projects for the general needs of the community

All applications must be submitted online, through the website portal at klwcf.ca.