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Funding opportunities for local organizations and community initiatives.
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Grants Catalogue (formerly Funding Needs Registry)
Applications Open In JulyAllows qualified donees to share their for funding needs directly with London Community Foundation fundholders.
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Community Vitality
Applications open: November 12, 2025 - January 20, 2026, 2:00 pm.Large, multi-year grants that support innovative or system-changing programs that have a transformative impact.
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Acorn Fund for Youth
Applications open: January 6, 2026, 2:00 pm - March 24, 2026.Supports initiatives that benefit youth in London, Middlesex County, or the neighbouring First Nations.
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J. Douglas Earthy Community Service Award
Applications open: September 30, 2025 - October 28, 2025.Recognizing the impact made by volunteers and their organizations who serve children and/or youth.
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J. Allyn Taylor Community Service Award
Applications open: January 6, 2026, 2:00 pm - March 24, 2026.Presented to a student who exhibits outstanding service to and is actively involved in leadership activities in their community.
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Maple Leaf Community Fund
Applications open: February 3, 2026, 2:00 pm - March 31, 2026.Supports 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 12, 2025 - September 30, 2025.Supporting aspiring culinary professionals in the City of London in their pursuit of excellence.
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Social Impact Loan
Applications open: March 14, 2026 - March 14, 2026.Since its inception in 2012, the Social Impact Fund has unlocked the Foundation’s assets in order to create positive change in the community by providing loans to social enterprises and affordable housing projects.
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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. If you need to meet at an alternative time, contact lindsay@lcf.on.ca for Grants & Awards and 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.