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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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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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.