We’re pleased to share that in 2027, London Community Foundation will launch a new granting program open to all registered charities and qualified donees in the City of London, Middlesex County, and neighbouring First Nations. The new program will replace the Community Vitality grant program, which will not open for expressions of interest in November as it has done in recent years.
We all want to experience a place where people take pride in where they live, engage in the local cultural fabric, find their pathways to education and employment, enjoy a healthy environment and have the resources that enable them to thrive. This is what the new grant program will support and it’s grounded in the Foundation’s priorities identified in our 2026-2030 Strategic Plan: to uplift charities and Build stronger communities.
The new program will have a simplified, one-stage application process, and will be open to a broader range of requests than the Community Vitality program. While the grant amounts will be smaller, more charities will now be eligible to apply for grants that cover costs related to existing programs or projects, organizational capacity building such as technology or planning, and capital needs including equipment and renovations. This expanded scope provides greater flexibility and allows charities to apply for the funding they need most in their work toward prosperous and resilient communities.
We expect to launch the program towards the end of January 2027. As we confirm details over the coming weeks, we encourage you to keep an eye on our social media channels and subscribe to our funding opportunities email list for more details.
We look forward to discussing the new program and answering your questions during a special program launch webinar in the new year, and at our 2027 drop-in sessions – more on these to come.
Thank you for all you do to create communities where everyone can thrive.
Lori Runciman
Director, Community Impact
London Community Foundation
