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SUMMARY:Ontario Trillium Foundation Youth Opportunities Fund System Innovations Grant Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) invests in community-led projects that play an essential role in creating safe spaces\, empowering youth and families\, supporting career pathways and addressing issues faced by our communities. \nYOF prioritizes grassroots groups that are looking to address the experiences of Indigenous (First Nation\, Metis or Inuit) and/or Black youth who continue to face systemic barriers and oppression. \nSupporting grassroots groups and community-based collaboratives led by people who share identities\, lived experiences and who face the same systemic barriers as those who will benefit from their projects is integral to YOF’s funding priorities. Projects led by and for communities play a key role in developing solutions that are tailored to the needs of communities and providing appropriate support for those with similar experiences. \nInvestments made through YOF extend beyond project funding. Grant recipients receive capacity building support to learn and grow through specialized coaching and mentorship. \nWhether your group wants to pilot a new project or expand an existing one\, YOF offers a range of grants that may be the right fit for your group.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/ontario-trillium-foundation-youth-opportunities-fund-system-innovations-grant-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership
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SUMMARY:Performance Pendulum: Leadership Program
DESCRIPTION:This leadership program is designed to support skill development and capability across the eight requirements outlined in the Performance Pendulum™ framework. \nIdeal for: \n\nCurrent and emerging CEOs and Executive Directors\nHigh-potential social profit leaders looking to grow\n\nThis online program delivers: \n\nSector-specific insight\nActionable tools\nOpportunities for individual prioritization\, reflection and group discussion\n\nUpcoming Program Schedule: \n\nWednesday evenings at 7pm EST from March 25 – May 13\, 2026\n\nInvestment: \n\n$1\,600 CDN per person\, plus HST\n3-4 hours weekly time commitment including online sessions
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/performance-pendulum-leadership-program/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education,Work & Employment
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SUMMARY:Downtown Bunny Trail
DESCRIPTION:Spring is almost here\, and we’re getting ready to hop into the season in Downtown St. Catharines. Join us on Saturday\, March 28\, 2026\, from 11am to 1 pm for the Downtown Bunny Trail. This free\, family-friendly Easter event invites kids to explore Downtown\, follow the Bunny Trail map\, search for golden eggs\, and collect treats along the way. \nThe fun starts at Market Square (91 King Street)\, where registered participants will check in and receive their trail map before heading out to visit participating businesses. This is a free event but registration is required. To learn more\, visit mydowntown.ca/bunnytrail.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/downtown-bunny-trail/
LOCATION:Market Square\, 91 King St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Giving & Leadership,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260330T120000
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SUMMARY:Niagara Community Foundation David S. Howes Fund Grant Deadline 2026
DESCRIPTION:The David S. Howes Fund Grants Program is the Niagara Community Foundation’s largest grant program\, honouring the legacy of the late David S. Howes. \nGrant Making Priorities:\n\nPost Secondary\nFacilities\nResearch\nHealth-care Services\nEducation\nHumanitarian Issues\n\nApplications for the David S. Howes Fund must have a minimum ask of $25\,000.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/niagara-community-foundation-david-s-howes-fund-grants-2026/
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership
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SUMMARY:CAA Niagara Community Boost 2026 Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, two local non-profit organizations are selected to receive one-time donations of $10\,000\, as well as various forms of volunteerism\, marketing support\, and fundraising assistance for the duration of 12 months. Additionally\, the recipients’ branding are decaled on two new fleet vehicles to increase awareness in communities across Niagara. \n\nWho Should Apply? \n\nRegistered non-profit or charitable organization serving the Niagara Region\nDemonstrated community impact and measurable outcomes\nCommitment to partnership and collaboration\n\nPlease note: support is limited to charitable and non-profit organizations only; Community Boost does not sponsor teams\, individual pursuits\, political groups\, or organizations operating outside Niagara.  \nApplications for the 2026 Community Boost program will be accepted until April 2. Organizations can learn more and access the application form at caaniagara.ca/communityboost.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/caa-niagara-community-boost-2026-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership
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SUMMARY:THE NON-PROFIT BLUEPRINT\, HR and Hiring: Building Capacity for Stronger Impact
DESCRIPTION:You’re doing meaningful work — but non-profits across Canada are experiencing unprecedented workforce instability driven by high turnover\, chronic staffing shortages\, reduced volunteer engagement\, rising burnout\, and increasing mental health concerns. These pressures directly impact organizational capacity\, service delivery\, and long-term sustainability. \nThis four-part series is designed to help non-profit leaders strengthen their organizations with practical\, usable strategies. Each 90-minute session focuses on a key area of resilience and growth: creative HR and hiring solutions\, donor communication for trust and retention\, using digitization and technology to secure funding\, and improving grant writing and reporting. \n\n\n\nHR and Hiring: Building Capacity for Stronger Impact\nPresenters: Marina Glencross and Sandra Stokes\, S&G HR Consulting \n\n\nDiscover practical HR strategies tailored for nonprofit organizations. Learn how to improve hiring\, retain great people\, and build stronger\, more resilient teams. Participants will leave with actionable ideas they can apply right away to better support their staff and mission. \n\n\n\nSessions take place at the Four Points by Sheraton St. Catharines\, 3530 Schmon Parkway\, Thorold \nRegistration: \nNon-profit organizations: $40/session plus tax \nFor more information and to register click here.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-non-profit-blueprint-building-capacity-for-stronger-impact/
LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton\, 3530 Schmon Pkwy\, Thorold\, Ontario\, l2v 4y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education,Work & Employment
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@gncc.ca
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SUMMARY:Niagara Community Foundation 2026 Summer Camp Grants Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The Niagara Community Foundation Summer Camp program helps Niagara children in financial need to participate in a variety of camping and recreation experiences. \nSummer Camp Grants support organizations that help children in financial need participate in a variety of Niagara Summer Camp experiences.  This grant program is open to all registered charities or qualified donees.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/niagara-community-foundation-2025-summer-camp-grants-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership
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SUMMARY:THE NON-PROFIT BLUEPRINT\, From Ask to Impact: Communicating for Donor Trust and Retention
DESCRIPTION:You’re doing meaningful work — but non-profits across Canada are experiencing unprecedented workforce instability driven by high turnover\, chronic staffing shortages\, reduced volunteer engagement\, rising burnout\, and increasing mental health concerns. These pressures directly impact organizational capacity\, service delivery\, and long-term sustainability. \nThis four-part series is designed to help non-profit leaders strengthen their organizations with practical\, usable strategies. Each 90-minute session focuses on a key area of resilience and growth: creative HR and hiring solutions\, donor communication for trust and retention\, using digitization and technology to secure funding\, and improving grant writing and reporting. \nApril 22\nFrom Ask to Impact: Communicating for Donor Trust and Retention\nPresenter: Allie Hughes\, Chief Strategy Officer\, Delta4Digital \nRegistration: \nNon-profit organizations: $40/session plus tax \nFor more information and to register click here.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-non-profit-blueprint-from-ask-to-impact-communicating-for-donor-trust-and-retention/
LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton\, 3530 Schmon Pkwy\, Thorold\, Ontario\, l2v 4y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education,Work & Employment
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@gncc.ca
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SUMMARY:THE NON-PROFIT BLUEPRINT\, Digitization and Technology for Securing Funding
DESCRIPTION:You’re doing meaningful work — but non-profits across Canada are experiencing unprecedented workforce instability driven by high turnover\, chronic staffing shortages\, reduced volunteer engagement\, rising burnout\, and increasing mental health concerns. These pressures directly impact organizational capacity\, service delivery\, and long-term sustainability. \nThis four-part series is designed to help non-profit leaders strengthen their organizations with practical\, usable strategies. Each 90-minute session focuses on a key area of resilience and growth: creative HR and hiring solutions\, donor communication for trust and retention\, using digitization and technology to secure funding\, and improving grant writing and reporting. \nMay 6\nPresenter: Doris Fiander\, AI Strategy Advisor and Speaker\, Gowest.ai and Quantum Growth AI \nRegistration: \nNon-profit organizations: $40/session plus tax \nFor more information and to register click here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-non-profit-blueprint-digitization-and-technology-for-securing-funding/
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education,Work & Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T090000
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SUMMARY:THE NON-PROFIT BLUEPRINT\, Grant Writing and Reporting
DESCRIPTION:You’re doing meaningful work — but non-profits across Canada are experiencing unprecedented workforce instability driven by high turnover\, chronic staffing shortages\, reduced volunteer engagement\, rising burnout\, and increasing mental health concerns. These pressures directly impact organizational capacity\, service delivery\, and long-term sustainability. \nThis four-part series is designed to help non-profit leaders strengthen their organizations with practical\, usable strategies. Each 90-minute session focuses on a key area of resilience and growth: creative HR and hiring solutions\, donor communication for trust and retention\, using digitization and technology to secure funding\, and improving grant writing and reporting. \n\nMay 20\nGrant Writing and Reporting\nPresenters: Diana Cihak\, President and Senior Grant Writer\, and Julie Yates\, Executive Assistant\, Upper Edge Consulting\, LLC \n\nRegistration: \nNon-profit organizations: $40/session plus tax \nFor more information and to register click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-non-profit-blueprint-grant-writing-and-reporting/
LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton\, 3530 Schmon Pkwy\, Thorold\, Ontario\, l2v 4y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education,Work & Employment
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@gncc.ca
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SUMMARY:Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Build capacity and prepare for future programming\nSeed grants help organizations\, municipalities\, and First Nations improve how they deliver programs and services that directly benefit community members. Applicants can apply for funding to carry out projects focused on: \n\norganizational planning\npiloting a new program\nbuilding their capacity to plan for future programs and services\n\nThe grant application period is from July 22\, 2026 to August 19\, 2026\, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/ontario-trillium-foundation-seed-grant-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership
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SUMMARY:Ontario Trillium Foundation Grow Grant Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Scale up a program and service to benefit your community\nGrow grants range from $100\,000 to $600\,000 over 2 or 3 years. Grants support established programs and services that have a proven track record of success and meet community need. Applicants can apply for funding to expand\, improve or adapt an existing program or service. \nThe grant application period is from October 7\, 2026 to November 4\, 2026\, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/ontario-trillium-foundation-grow-grant-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership
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