Acorn Fund for Youth
Supports initiatives that benefit youth in London, Middlesex County, or the neighbouring First Nations.
Grants & Loans
Funding opportunities for local organizations and community initiatives.
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Applications Open January 2027
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Community Vitality
Applications Open November 2026Large, multi-year grants that support innovative or system-changing programs that have a transformative impact.
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Grants Catalogue (formerly Funding Needs Registry)
Applications open: July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026, 2:00 pm.Allows qualified donees to share their for funding needs directly with London Community Foundation fundholders.
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J. Allyn Taylor Community Service Award
Applications Open January 2027Presented to a student who exhibits outstanding service to and is actively involved in leadership activities in their community.
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J. Douglas Earthy Community Service Award
Applications Open October 2026Recognizing the impact made by volunteers and their organizations who serve children and/or youth.
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Ken Fleet Choral Conducting Scholarship
Applications Open December 2026Awarded to an emerging practicing choral conductor from Ontario and/or with ties to the London choral community.
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London Endowment for Heritage – Architectural Heritage
Opens February 2027Supports architectural heritage conservation projects in the City of London.
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London Endowment for Heritage – Other Heritage
Opens February 2027Supports cultural landscapes conservation, and archaeological, moveable, and natural heritage projects in the City of London.
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Maple Leaf Community Fund
Applications Open January 2027Supports capital-related needs of food security programs that promote dignity and build individual and community capacity.
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Mies Bervoets Scholarship
Applications Open August 2026Supporting aspiring culinary professionals in the City of London in their pursuit of excellence.
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Music For Festivals
Applications open: March 14, 2026 - September 27, 2026.Supports London-based festivals with a budget of less than $75,000 with costs for musicians and technicians.
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Music For Good
Apply 4-18 Weeks Before Your Event DateAllows community groups, non-profits, and registered charities to have free music at their events held in the City of London.
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Musical Performances by Charitable Ensembles
Applications open: April 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026.Supports performance from London-based ensembles with registered charitable status with events in the City of London.
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Pride London Festival Endowment Fund
Applications Open January 2027Supports activities that build inclusion, promote education, and develop awareness of issues around sexual and gender diversity.
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Rainbow Youth Leadership Bursary
Applications Open January 2027Honours a high school student for contributions in supporting tolerance and acceptance of LGBT2Q+ individuals.
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Sansom Ideas Foundation: Graduate Student Scholarship for Studies in the History of Ideas
Applications Open December 2026Supports graduate students who are or will be studying at a university in Canada, whose work relates to the history of ideas.
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Social Impact Loan
Social Impact Loans are large loans for affordable and supportive housing developers, registered charities, and social enterprises. These loans allow the Foundation’s unrestricted assets to create positive change in the community on a large scale.
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Vital People Award for Professional Development
Applications Open January 2027Recognizes individuals or groups working in charity sector with funding for professional development.
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Application Assistance
Meet with our Community Impact team either online or in-person for support with your application.
Online meeting
Book an online meeting with our team to discuss any questions you might have about our programs or your application. Contact Lindsay Ralph at lindsay@lcf.on.ca for Grants & Awards or Lori Runciman lrunciman@lcf.on.ca for loans.
In-Person Drop-in Sessions
One-hour drop-in sessions are held in the London Community Foundation Boardroom once a week between November and April, when most of our programs are accepting applications. Dates and times will be confirmed later in 2026.