Future Oxford and Community Futures Oxford are now inviting applications from non-for-profit organizations for 2022 Future Oxford Legacy Fund grants. Funds are awarded annually to local projects and initiatives that help sustain Oxford’s community, economy and environment.
A special information session takes place June 27 for applicants to the Community Development Support stream, which offers grants to not-for-profit organizations that are working to support the goals of the Future Oxford Community Sustainability Plan.
Grant applications must demonstrate a sustainable project idea and an alignment to the environment, economy and community “pillars” of the Future Oxford Community Sustainability Plan. Applications for the spring intake are due by July 17, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Community Development Support Grant Information Session:
To learn more about the grant application project or to discuss your idea, please join us. If you’re not able to attend an in-person event, please contact us to book a virtual appointment.
Monday June 27 @ 1:00pm
United Way of Oxford Boardroom, 447 Hunter Street, Woodstock
Special treats provided.
For more information or to apply to the Future Oxford Legacy Fund, please contact:
Lindsay Wilson, [email protected] OR 519-425-0401
The Future Oxford Legacy Fund considers projects and initiatives that sustain our community, economy and environment. This includes but is not limited to projects that support affordable clean energy, responsible consumption and production, life on land, innovation and infrastructure, economic growth, poverty reduction, gender equality, and good health and well-being.
Future Oxford disperses funds in two streams:
Community Development Support (grants)
This stream offers non-repayable loans to not-for-profit initiatives that align with sustainable actions as defined by the three pillars of the Future Oxford Community Sustainability Plan. Applications are accepted in two intakes, once in the spring and again in the fall. This year there is up to $10,000 in funding available in the grant stream.
Access to Capital (loans)
The “Access to Capital” stream provides funding for entrepreneurial activities with an emphasis on youth opportunities, arts and culture, tourism, high-tech manufacturing, and green technology. Successful applicants, including private businesses, can receive financing of up to $100,000 through a repayable loan with flexible repayment terms. Community Futures Oxford administers the fund. Applications are accepted year-round.
A multi-criteria assessment tool is used to determine if requests for funding and investment meet the goals, objectives and targets of the Future Oxford Community Sustainability Plan. The tool uses a weighted “sustainability scorecard” to assess or compare community, economic and environmental factors.
Future Oxford presents a vision to foster and maintain a high quality of life throughout Oxford. It is a vision that inspires community members to explore and expand the potential to improve quality of life for Oxford’s current and future generations. It is a vision that respects who we already are, and sees the possibilities of who we can be.
Future Oxford: A Community Sustainability Plan is the plan for how we will achieve this vision. The plan is guided by the Future Oxford Collective, a group of volunteers and partners who are advancing the Future Oxford Community Sustainability Plan through collaboration, education and promotion. For more information and to read the Plan online, visit www.futureoxford.ca.