Deadline: 30 September 2018

The Robert Kerr Foundation is seeking Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) for its Grant program to address basic and urgent needs to improve the lives of children and the homeless.

The Robert Kerr Foundation supports programming for both children and the homeless, without advocating one particular cause over another. Their entry point in giving is very purposeful and specific. Through its current mandate, the Foundation endeavours to address critical gaps in service provision for basic and urgent needs. The Foundation is proactive and focused in its granting and offers support to well-defined projects in its areas of interest.

Support is directed to programs and organizations that remove barriers and strengthen the quality of life for the individuals they serve, with emphasis on demonstrable impact in accomplishing their objectives.

Funding Information

The Robert Kerr Foundation may award grants of up to $25,000/5 years; typically the annual award size would not exceed $50,000. For a first time grantee, they encourage the charity to start small (a one year ask between $5,000-$25,000 is completely reasonable) so that they can forge a relationship over time and see how the project evolves before they commit more.

Criteria

• Charities must be recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency as a Canadian Registered Charity.
• The organization must have a Business Number/Registration Number.
• Charities must have a current Board of Directors.
• Charities must provide programs that meet basic and/or urgent needs of children (high school education & healthcare) and/or the homeless (chronic & long-term homelessness).
• The Foundation considers single & multi-year commitments.
• Although eligible in some instances, the Foundation typically does not grant to Foundations and other intermediaries.
• Note: Do not send additional materials such as brochures, newspaper clippings, posters, magnets, DVDs or promotional material of any kind with donation request. The Foundation will follow-up with those applicants from whom they require more information.

How to Apply

Organizations seeking funds from the Foundation must submit an initial Letter of Inquiry (LOI) online using the standard format for submission via given website.

Eligible Country: Canada

For more information, please visit Robert Kerr Foundation.