From food security to support for youth, programs that support and enrich our community are receiving funding from Huronia Community Foundation (HCF) through our “Smart and Caring” grants. This year 26 local charities and organizations will share in almost $23,100.
Successful applicants qualified with projects in one or more of HCF’s seven Giving Categories, including:
Among the 2025 recipients are:
A complete list of 2025 Smart and Caring grant recipients is available at here.
The Smart and Caring Community Grants program was established by HCF’s Board of Directors and community-minded donors so that HCF could provide funding to our local charities and nonprofits. Funds are awarded to programs and organizations that are registered charities or other qualified donees (as defined by CRA).
Generous citizens and companies are the benefactors who fund the Huronia Community Foundation. Working with other members of the Community Foundations of Canada, HFC builds financial legacies through these endowments, using them to make our local community a better place to live, work and play.
The Emergency Community Support Fund was initially announced on April 21, 2020 by the Prime Minister of Canada. It is part of a broad series of emergency response measures by the Government of Canada.
The Fund is a $350 million emergency funding program from the Government of Canada to help charities and non-profit organizations serving vulnerable populations disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Starting May 19, qualified donees can apply for ECSF grants via CFC and participating community foundations across Canada.