Building Our Community Through Strategic Grantmaking
Since 1983 the WindsorEssex Community Foundation has made grants of $5 million to organizations throughout Windsor and Essex County in support of programs and initiatives that make our communities better places to live, work, play, learn and grow.
Through our granting programs, we provide support to the many charities working to meet the needs in our region. We work closely with their staff and volunteers to help them improve their programs and use our funds to leverage other community and corporate support.
The Community Foundation is interested in initiatives that inspire change and make a difference.
Preference will be given to applications that:
- address root causes;
- fill a gap or meet a need in the community;
- support capacity building to strengthen the organization and help them fulfill their mission;
- promote collaboration and sharing among agencies to reduce duplication of services;
- fall within one of our seven areas of interest.
Areas of Interest
The WindsorEssex Community Foundation awards grants for projects related to:
- Arts, Culture and Heritage
- Education and Literacy
- Health and Human Service
- Environment
- Recreation
- Children and Youth
- Community Development
See our Granting Policies page for more information on what we do and do not fund.
Visit our Grant Programs page to learn about our grant streams and how to apply.
Visit our Grant Stories page to see what the Foundation has funded in the past.
