Eligibility Criteria
Unless otherwise specified, applications must meet the following criteria to be eligible for consideration:
1. Geography—Use of Funds
The Foundations support initiatives that directly benefit the people of Kingston and the surrounding area. The Foundation defines the Kingston area as encompassing the area encircled by Gananoque and the Thousand Islands to the east, Portland to the north and Picton to the west. Subject to the discretion of the Foundation, fundees must ensure funds are used for the benefit of the residents within the catchment area (see map).
2. Funding Limit
Applications cannot exceed the maximum award available for any given competition. The maximum award will vary between competitions. Applicants should review the funding criteria for each competition on our Apply for a Grant page to ensure their application is within the funding limit.
3. Registered Charity
Applications must be submitted by a registered Canadian charity or otherwise have qualified donee status from the Canada Revenue Agency.