The Olive Tree Foundation awards grants to Canadian charities.
We invite applications from community-based groups working within the fields of social, health and community services; education and library services; policy institutes and think tanks; and arts, culture and heritage.
The Olive Tree Foundation provides grants of varying amounts as determined by the Board of Directors and its Grants Committee, based on available funds and the potential value of the proposed initiative to the community..
Grant Guidelines
To be eligible to receive a grant from the Olive Tree Foundation, a project must be submitted by an organization holding charitable registration with Canada Customs and Revenue Agency or sponsored by an organization with charitable registration. The Foundation provides grants of varying amounts as determined by the Board of Directors and its Grants Committee, based on available funds and the potential value of the proposed initiative to the community. We encourage you to contact the Olive Tree Foundation to discuss your project prior to beginning the application process.
What will be funded
The Olive Tree Foundation supports a range of charitable activities in our community: social, community and health services; education and library services; policy institutes and think tanks; and arts, culture & heritage.
Our priority areas for funding in 2024 are:
Anti-racism/Islamophobia
Indigenous
interfaith
Climate Action
Youth
Granting process
Grants are not made to reduce operating or capital deficits; to support ongoing operating costs; to individuals; to annual, general or capital fundraising campaigns; or for purposes which may be deemed discriminatory.
The Olive Tree Foundation awards grants to not-for-profit organizations holding charitable registration with Customs and Revenue Canada Agency (or sponsored by an organization with charitable registration).
We invite applications from community-based groups working within the fields of social, health and community services; education and library services; policy institutes and think tanks; and arts, culture and heritage.
The Olive Tree Foundation provides grants of varying amounts as determined by the Board of Directors and its Grants Committee, based on available funds and the potential value of the proposed initiative to the community.
Stage One – Project Introduction Form
The next deadline for the Project Introduction Form is May 31, 2024. Grants of $5K are awarded to successful applicants.
The Project Introduction Form must be filled in
The Grants Committee will review applicant’s ‘Project Introduction Form’ for basic eligibility and relationship to OTF’s objectives and priorities. The Committee will then decide whether ask the applicant to complete a Grant Application for formal consideration for funding.
Successful project proposals will be shortlisted invited to submit a full Grant Application.
Stage Two – Grant Application
The next deadline for Grant Application is July 31, 2024. Only shortlisted proposals from Stage 1 will be invited to submit a full grant Application.
One copy of the Grant Application is to be emailed to grants@olivetreefoundation.ca
1 copy of the Grant Application are to be mailed to:
7025 Markham Road, Suite 205, Markham, ON L3S 0C3
Stage Three – Grant Awarded
Grants based on available funds and the potential value of the proposed initiative to the community.
Stage Four – After a Grant Has Been Awarded
Olive Tree Foundation expects the following from grant recipients:
1. Approval from the Olive Tree Foundation prior to any alterations in plan
2. Proper fiscal management
3. Thorough and well-planned project evaluation
4. Interim and/or final reports (financial and descriptive)
5. Public recognition of the support received from Olive Tree Foundation
6. Site visits, if time and location permits
Past Grant Recipients
As a philanthropic organization that promotes community development we are seeking to build the Foundation to occupy a clear, distinctive, and desirable place in the minds of donors, volunteers, and partners. In this regard, the Olive Tree Foundation has distinguished itself for funding many innovative projects and for its governance and transparency over the years.