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Funding local projects that make a difference

Helping grassroots ideas grow stronger across the Eastern Townships.

Partnering for Community Impact

Townshippers Foundation supports a wide range of initiatives that strengthen neighbouring communities. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we provide grants that help launch grassroots projects, address local needs, and improve quality of life.

Partnership support is also available up to three times per year.

Every project we fund is rooted in community.
Together, we’re improving lives across the Eastern Townships

Grants & Partnerships

Each year, Townshippers’ Foundation allocates the funds generated from donations and legacies to grants allowing a variety of projects to come to life. 

Generally, the Foundation supports organizations and programs that have the potential to support people and families across generations and across sectors.

These projects can provide access to education or health care, or address needs of people who face barriers, but they all enhance the quality of life in the historical Eastern Townships. 

Examples of funded projects include:

  • improving the quality of life for people in the community
  • encouraging young people to engage in their communities
  • promoting literacy
  • boosting creativity through art, drama, and music
  • fostering education and assistance in mental and physical health
  • expanding community organization resources such as libraries, historical societies, and museums
  • promoting cultural exchanges between English-speaking and French-speaking people

While raising and disbursing grants is our primary focus, we also help groups or organizations without registered charitable status. 

Giving always feels good, but sometimes donors want a little more “bang for their buck,” such as enjoying the benefits of charitable tax receipts. Unfortunately, many small groups working to raise their own funds are unable to issue tax receipts. 

The Foundation works with these groups, through a Partnerships Agreement, to issue receipts giving donors another incentive to give. 

These small projects must meet the same criteria as the projects supported by grants.

To be eligible for funding from Townshippers’ Foundation, or a partnership agreement, applications must:

  • fall into the social investment themes of health, social services, arts, heritage,
    youth, education or research;
  • provide the greatest good for the greatest number; and
  • avoid duplication of projects carried out by other organizations

Grant applications are accepted from January 1 – January 31 each year. Deadline is midnight January 31. All applicants are notified about the status of their application in April.

Partnership applications are accepted two times per year: by midnight January 31 and October 1.

To apply for a grant or partnership, download an application form [PDF] [or click here for a DOCX version]. Read, then submit completed applications and supplementary information. 

If you have questions about your application or the process, get in touch:
819-822-3314
trcf@townshippers.org