The following is a list of organizations that offer funding opportunities related to physical activity promotion programs for adults.
| Funding Agency / Organization | Eligibility | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 4Imprint | Charitable organization can apply to receive $500 worth of promotional merchandise. | Ongoing |
| Allstate Foundation | Charities and not-for-profit organizations that are involved in a variety of activities or educational initiatives around road safety, crime prevention, and home safety. | After January 15, 2010. |
| Better Day Alliance Foundation | Registered charities in the Greater Toronto Area that seek to create positive experiences that go beyond necessity and bring unexpected delight to people facing a variety of challenges, for example: recreational supplies, tickets to events, or funds for a special outing. | January 1 and June 1 |
| Healthy Communities Fund from the Ministry of Health Promotion | Planning, development and implementation projects that work in partnerships and address multiple risk factors for health promotion. | Local funding: April 23, 2010; Provincial funding: March 26, 2010 |
| Hellmann's Real Food Grant Program | Community groups, school-based groups and families can apply for $500 - $10,000 in grant funding. The initiative must either provide education to Canadian families and kids about real food, or connect Canadian families and kids with real food through an experience or event. | June 30, 2010 |
| McLean Foundation | Registered charity for projects that show general social benefit although they may lack broad public appeal. Grant categories include: Health, Welfare, General. | Not specified; send a letter of inquiry. |
| Metcalf Foundation | Registered charity that is located in Toronto and focuses on issues of poverty in Toronto, specifically projects that make cross-sectoral connections, nurture leadership and/or strengthen organizational capacity. | March 1 and Sept 15 for letters of interest. |
| Ontario Market Investment Fund - Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs | A 4-year $12 million provincial initiative to promote consumer awareness of Ontario-produced foods and encourages Ontario to buy locally. Projects are cost-shared, with the provincial government investing up to 50% of the project's eligible cost. | After April 1, 2010 |
| Ontario Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Municipal Grant Program | Provides financial assistance to Ontario municipalities for the development and implementation of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plans, programs, and services that promote alternatives to driving alone such as cycling, walking, transit, or carpooling. | Check website for 2010 info. |
| Ontario Trillium Foundation | Priorities include activities that promote physical activity and/or recreational activities for people of all ages and abilities, enhancing employment and economic potential; strengthening volunteerism. | Annually – March 1, July 1, and November 1. |
| Paloma Foundation | Non-profit organizations in Toronto that address women's and children's health and education issues. | Not specified. |
| Paterson Foundation | Charitable, non-profit organizations in Northwestern Ontario with a major emphasis on projects and programs in the areas of education, health care, religion, social welfare and the arts. | No deadline, but committee meets in June & Dec. to review applications. |
| Stacey Levitt Women And Sport Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship is open to a young woman, a girls' team, or a sport organization that exemplifies Stacey Levitt's ideals and qualities and demonstrates a keen interest in sports and a healthy lifestyle. | Not specified. Check web site for 2010. |
| Toronto Community Foundation - Vital Toronto Fund | Two programs that may be relevant: Vital Ideas, Vital People. Eligibility criteria includes registered charity status and work in Toronto that benefits people within a category outlined in Vital Signs. | Not specified. |
