The Community Education Awards Hub is the one-stop, free, online source for students to access numerous community scholarships, bursaries and awards. Each organization has customized their award application with specific requirements – many do not focus on high academic achievement while others require very specific areas of study. Award values range from $750 – $20,000. […]
GIVEOakville
The latest GIVEOakville Campaign inspired nearly $1 million for local charities In 2024, GIVEOakville raised more than $860,000, which was donated through the campaign, and inspired a further $86,000 from Foundation Fundholders, who directed additional grants to GIVEOakville charities during the campaign. Altogether $946,000 was directed to Oakville Charities.
Community Services Recovery Fund
Application intake now closed for Community Services Recovery Fund. The Oakville Community Foundation is working with community foundations across Canada in collaboration with the Canadian Red Cross, and United Ways to distribute the Community Services Recovery Fund (CSRF). This $400 million Fund will support Community Service Organizations including non-profit organizations, Indigenous Governing Bodies and Registered […]
Charity Microloans
As The Foundation moves into a new strategic plan in 2022, core to the plan is our adapting the Sustainable Development goals, and aligning our vision to a community Where No One is Left Behind. The Foundation is pleased to announce that in the Fall 2021, a new Charity Microloan program was approved. This program […]
Halton Youth Collective
What is the Halton Youth Collective Program? The program is a collaborative approach – or wraparound service – to address the issues that confront youth as they transition out of care. The Collective is composed of: the Oakville Community Foundation, Halton Children’s Aid Society, members of the Halton Granter’s Roundtable*, a team of youth and […]
Canada Healthy Communities Initiative
Public spaces make safe, vibrant and connected communities. As Canadians continue to adapt to the realities of COVID-19, local governments and community partners across the country are adapting their spaces and services to keep residents safe and healthy, support economic recovery, create jobs, and build vibrant, resilient communities. Through the Healthy Communities Initiative, community foundations […]