The Community Foundation of Orillia & Area accepts grant applications for the following funds:

The Community Unrestricted Endowment Fund
This important Fund allows flexibility in matching a donor’s philanthropic priorities with our Community’s needs.  The Community Endowment Fund enables the Foundation to respond to the areas of urgency within our community.

Casino Rama Festive Fund
This endowment fund was established by the employees of Casino Rama to help local non-profit groups during the winter festive season who serve the less fortunate.

Orillia Soldier’s Memorial Hospital Foundation Doctor Recruitment Endowment Fund
This endowment fund has been established with The Community Foundation of Orillia & Area, through contributions from Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Foundation.  The purpose of the fund is to assist in attracting doctors to establish practices in the Orillia area.

Ontario Endowment For Children And Youth In Recreation Fund
The Community Foundation of Orillia & Area in partnership with the Province of Ontario, established this fund to provide a stable, ongoing source of funding to address the recreational and cultural needs of young people.

The Patti Cox Memorial Children’s Fund
The endowment fund was established to assist and support children and children’s activities in the Orillia area that focus mainly on personal development of children where the benefits arising from such personal development will last a lifetime.

The Patti Cox Memorial Senior’s Fund
This endowment fund was established to assist and support senior’s and senior’s activities in the Orillia area that focus on improving levels of independence and self-sufficiency of seniors.

Grant Making Criteria
Funds may only be given to programs and organizations that:

1. are registered charities as defined by Canada Customs & Revenue Agency;
2. service the geographic area of the Foundation and the funds must be used to service individuals, groups, events and projects or for the purchase of goods and services to be used within the said geographic area; and
3. self sustainable beyond the Foundation’s grant

Funding will not be provided for:

1. political parties or used for lobbying or other political activities and purposes.

Geographical Boundaries
Our geographical boundaries include the following areas located in Simcoe County; Ramara Township, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, City of Orillia, Severn Township and a portion of Oro-Medonte Township. This portion includes just north of Oro Station and to the east of and including Coldwater.

Prior to submitting your application, we strongly encourage you to contact the Community Foundation office to discuss your application.  Grant application forms are available from the Foundation office, and should be requested for each application date as they are updated regularly.