FAQ
Who is welcome to submit a proposal?
Please carefully review the criteria for grants from The Joyce Family Foundation. Donations can only be made to registered Canadian charities, not to individuals. The main focus of The Joyce Family Foundation is establishing bursary programs at select Canadian colleges and universities, or supporting community organizations that assist at-risk students.
The following activities fall outside the scope of the Foundation: capital construction projects, hospital equipment purchases, campaigns for specific illnesses, mental health and addiction services, the arts and religious or political activities.
We receive many requests from individual students seeking financial assistance. Please contact the school you are attending for assistance as we do not grant to individuals. If you are receiving a Joyce Family Foundation bursary and have questions, please contact your post-secondary school directly.
We also receive many requests for support of charitable works outside of Canada. This is outside our scope, even if it is a Canadian-registered charitable organization.
What is the deadline to submit a proposal?
A Selection Committee reviews and selects proposals for Board consideration on an on-going basis. Applicants selected for consideration will be contacted by the Foundation. Unfortunately, due to the volume of letters and requests, only those being requested to submit a proposal will be contacted. We apologize for this and appreciate the good work of so many organizations.
When will a decision on my proposal be made and communicated?
Applicants that will be asked to further engage with the Foundation will be contacted. Due to a high volume of requests, only those requests selected for board consideration will be contacted.
Will you respond to individual questions before a proposal is submitted?
Once select proposals are identified for board consideration, there will be an opportunity to speak with the foundation office for clarification and guidance. We value your time and the effort that goes into submitting a proposal, and will discuss prior to any final submission.
When will the Foundation be accepting new proposals?
A Selection Committee of the Joyce Family Foundation reviews submissions on a regular basis and will reach out to engage with those it considers to be a close fit for its granting priorities. We regret that the demand greatly exceeds our ability to respond to each enquiry.