DONOR DIRECTED FUNDS
All donor directed funds are sent to the donor’s chosen charity and as directed by the donor. All recipient charities must be in good standing with CRA.
OUR GRANT PROCESS
If you are a registered Canadian charity, in good standing with CRA, and aligned with our mandate and mission your organization may be asked to submit a request for funding to The Citrine Foundation of Canada.
CHILDREN, YOUTH, FAMILIES, COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLBEING
Initiatives, services and opportunities that promote recovery and healing, provide positive life-experiences, enhance safety and the quality of life, inspire family experiences and healthy relationships, and nurture well-being within communities.
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Focused on advancing knowledge on prevention, intervention and community needs. Opportunities that inspire positive change through education and evidence-based research.
MENTORING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PHILANTHROPISTS
Initiatives that provide youth and millennials with experiential engagement in social change and community leadership where philanthropy, financial literacy and core values enhance their relationships and life-opportunities.
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND GENDER EQUITY
Initiatives that reduce stigma, elevate quality of life, and inspire positive self-awareness.
CRITERIA FOR REGISTERED CHARITIES APPLYING FOR FUNDING:
Initiatives and/or services must be delivered by the applying charity.
The application must be for a initiative in which The Citrine Foundation of Canada can help to make a substantial difference for the agency and those they serve.
The applying charity must be a registered Canadian charity.
The applying charity must be in good standing with CRA and be governed by a board reflective of their community and knowledgeable about their needs.
The applying charity must have up-to-date audited financial statements.
The funding request aligns with the funding needs identified in the strategic plan prepared and approved by the board of directors and senior management of the organization.
INVITATION TO APPLY
Invitations to request funding from The Citrine Foundation of Canada will be extended to selected charities by July 31, 2024.
THE PROCESS
When you receive your invitation to submit your request for funding for your organization, you will also receive some helpful information on the next steps. The request for funding will be due by September 29, 2024 and only be accepted electronically.
Applying charities need to know we do not fund the following items through our application process. If you have a special request please send us a note to discuss your idea.
Applying charities need to know we do not fund the following items through our application process. If you have a special request please send us a note to discuss your idea.