1) Mentorship and Leadership Grant

These challenging times highlight the role of effective leaders in building resilient communities. In response, the Kiwanis Club of Toronto has chose to focus on supporting mentorship and leadership opportunities of children and youth in Toronto with grants up to $10,000 each.

This grant will support initiatives that inspire children and youth to become leaders in their communities. Funding will contribute towards programs that encourage the development of transferable leadership skills, such as decision-making, teamwork, goal setting, time management and community involvement, to name a few.

2) Arts and Culture Grant

The Kiwanis Club of Toronto Foundation is excited to again offer this granting initiative which we introduced in 2022 to support organizations that provide programming for children and youth with a focus on the arts. 

Grants of up to $10,000 each will support initiatives that facilitate the creation of art as a tool for the development of young minds, and/or coping and supporting mental health by children and youth in Toronto.  These grants will fund programs that encourage young people to express themselves through creative endeavours.

Community Impact Award

All grant applicants also have the opportunity to apply for our Community Impact Award (CIA) — up to $40,000 in additional funding!

This year, we will be awarding our CIA to an exceptional charity in the amount of $40,000. The CIA is open to all applicants of our Arts grants and Mentorship/Leadership grants. The recipient of the CIA will be a charity which best explains how the additional funding of $40,000 will impact the organization, their existing programming, and the community through new and innovative programming.

What We Support

Healthy Childhood Development
The Kiwanis Club of Toronto aims to foster healthy children and communities.

Leadership Development
We fund programs that encourage the development of skills such as decision-making, teamwork, goal setting, time management.

Mentorship 
These challenging times highlight the role of effective leaders in building resilient communities.

Local Organizations 
The Toronto Kiwanis Foundation annually provides funds to organizations in Toronto to support our local community.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the Kiwanis Club of Toronto Foundation? 

The Kiwanis Club of Toronto Foundation is a charitable organization that funds programs and organizations supporting children and youth in Toronto and also awards several post-secondary scholarships.

The Foundation’s source of funds stem primarily from the generous gifts of Torontonians who choose to create a powerful legacy within the community. Read more here: Our Foundation.

What do the grants fund? 

In 2026, there are two grant streams. 

1) Arts and Culture Grant –  for programs that use art to support and engage youth/children

2) Leadership and Mentorship Grant – for programs that foster leadership skills in youth/children

Community Impact Award (up to $40,000 in additional funding)

This year, the Kiwanis Club of Toronto Foundation will also be awarding our Community Impact Award (CIA) to an exceptional charity in the amount of $40,000. 

The CIA is open to all applicants of our Arts grants and Mentorship/Leadership grants.

When and where do I apply?

Apply starting March 2, 2026! The last day to apply is: April April 10, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST.

https://kiwanis.grantplatform.com/

Who is eligible to apply for a grant?

The organizations or charities must meet the following criteria:

• have a Charitable Business Number
• be located in the City of Toronto
• support the welfare of youth/children

If I have received a grant in the past, can I apply again this year?

Yes! Past recipients are encouraged to reapply.

When will I be notified if I am a successful applicant?

Successful applicants will be notified on May 1, 2026

I’m interested! Where can I find more information?

Please email info@torontokiwanis.ca if you have any specific questions! Be sure to follow us on social media for more updates.