The new TD Financial Literacy Grant Fund, co-founded by Social and Enterprise Development Innovations (SEDI) and TD, is calling for applications for funding for financial literacy projects from charitable or other not-for-profit organizations that serve low income and otherwise economically disadvantaged persons and groups in Canada. This funding opportunity might be of interest to you. Please pass the news release (in English and French) below on to any of your connections that might be interested in applying. Please contact Michael Scott at mscott@sedi.org / 416-665-2828 x238 should you require...

The Department of Canadian Heritage has launched a call-for-proposals for the Canada Interactive Fund (CIF). The goal of the CIF is to support the creation of online, interactive Canadian content and applications that are developed by Official Language Minority Community, Aboriginal, ethnocultural and other not-for-profit cultural organizations. The deadline for submissions is July 15, 2010. The CIF will support innovative projects that enhance interactive digital cultural content and applications presented using the latest technologies and platforms.  All projects need to offer users an interactive...

We are pleased to provide this Application Package for the 2010 Identify ‘N Impact Investment Fund (INI). The package will be up on the web by mid May at www.toronto.ca/grants/ini/index.htm. INI funding is for projects initiated by youth-led organizations and groups in the City’s priority neighbourhood areas, particularly youth-led organizations comprised of and/or working with racialized youth, particularly African Canadian youth. Our Web site does not permit you to submit your INI application electronically. You must still print, sign, and either email, mail or deliver your application...

CLICK IMAGE FOR APPLICATION FYI has launched a Scholarship Program in commemoration of Jamal Hemmings and Amon Beckles, two Toronto youth who were both tragically lost to gun violence in November 2005. Jamal and Amon were participants in FYI’s daily programs and will be remembered for their positive, vibrant personalities and dance skills. FYI will honour their memory through the FYI Scholarship Program. FYI is excited to announce a new partnership with the Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship Program. The Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship Program is presented by Scadding Court Community...

Social Enterprise Centre of Excellence (SECE) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR RESEARCH This document contains the Request for Proposals for research consultant(s) to conduct community-based research for SECE. The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, March 26, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. For additional information, please contact Amina Yassin, Initiative Manager via email at amina@seceproject.org. 1. GENERAL INFORMATION (a) Background Social Enterprise Centre of Excellence (SECE) is an innovative initiative focused on education, self-determination and community development for youth with a deliberate...

THE ED MIRVISH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FOUNDATION PROFILE The foundation was established in December, 1985 and is located in Toronto, Ontario. In their most recent reporting year, the foundation reported assets of $405,022 and grants totaling $31,578. Further details for this foundation are as follows: * Classified as a private foundation, with Charitable Registration Number (CRN) 119230886RR0001. FUNDING INTERESTS The foundations stated purpose is to support general charitable causes. Interests include: * Health Disorders * Hospitals * Israel * Jewish Organizations ...

THE CHARLES H IVEY FOUNDATION FOUNDATION PROFILE The foundation was established in January, 1967 and is located in Toronto, Ontario. In their most recent reporting year, the foundation reported assets of $6,527,393 and grants totaling $199,412. Further details for this foundation are as follows: * Classified as a private foundation, with Charitable Registration Number (CRN) 132361288RR0001. * Ranked 757 in the BIG Online Top 1000 Canadian foundations by Assets . FUNDING INTERESTS The foundations stated purpose is to support the arts, the environment, and services in the health/community...

THE JOHN MCKELLAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FOUNDATION PROFILE The foundation was established in February, 1987 and is located in Toronto, Ontario. In their most recent reporting year, the foundation reported assets of $529,681 and grants totaling $120,000. Further details for this foundation are as follows: * Classified as a private foundation, with Charitable Registration Number (CRN) 119239713RR0001. FUNDING INTERESTS Interests include performing arts. Geographic scope is Toronto, Ontario. FUNDING DISTRIBUTION The foundation states its funding distribution as follows: RANK CATEGORY DESCRIPTION PERCENT 1...

THE CARING FOUNDATION FOUNDATION PROFILE The foundation was established in November, 1992 and is located in Toronto, Ontario. In their most recent reporting year, the foundation reported assets of $4,515,075 and grants totaling $260,000. Further details for this foundation are as follows: * Classified as a private foundation, with Charitable Registration Number (CRN) 136554649RR0001. FUNDING INTERESTS The Foundations supports social service projects. Interests include: * Children * Child Welfare * Women * Abused Women * Disabled People * Youth * Seniors * Housing...

PITBLADO FOUNDATION FOUNDATION PROFILE The foundation was established in November, 1991 and is located in Toronto, Ontario. In their most recent reporting year, the foundation reported assets of $1,692,523 and grants totaling $96,500. Further details for this foundation are as follows: * Classified as a private foundation, with Charitable Registration Number (CRN) 888918265RR0001. FUNDING INTERESTS The foundations purpose is to support organizations where at least one family member is involved in a volunteer capacity. Interests include: * Childrens Health * Childrens Mental Health ...