General Information

The Kindred Charitable Fund is an initiative of Kindred Credit Union (Kindred) that inspires peaceful, just, and prosperous communities. Fund projects must be congregation or community based and should directly contribute to addressing one of the following themes: Housing Stability or Food Security.  If you have questions, please reach out to our team. 

• The Kindred Charitable Fund endowment is owned by Abundance Canada – charitable registration number 129253308RR0001.
• Requests for sponsorships, bursaries, or advertising will not be accepted.
• Applications open on October 15, 2026.
• All qualified applications are reviewed and decisions awarded by the Grants Committee.
• Kindred reserves the right to publicize and promote grant recipients and projects. This includes names, amounts, and other project details.
• Grant recipients are expected to acknowledge Kindred’s contribution in all marketing and communication materials where appropriate.

Eligibility Criteria

1. To be eligible for grants from the Kindred Charitable Fund, the organization must be a Kindred member.
2. To be eligible for grants from the Kindred Charitable Fund all applicants must be a registered charitable organization or qualified donee as defined by the Income Tax Act. The charitable number is required with the completed application. This number and the charity’s status will be confirmed with the Canada Revenue Agency as proof of registered charitable status.
3. The charitable organization must:
   • Be based on Ontario;
   • Be a member of Kindred Credit Union;
   • Be governed by an active, ethical, and responsible board which conducts regular meetings;
   • Receive an independent audit or financial review at least annually;
   • Make available, upon request, any information required by the Committee including annual reports which provide detailed information on program activities and finances;
   • Must disclose whether they are a Kindred Member.
4. Grant recipients must ensure that projects directly contribute to addressing one of Kindred’s Charitable Fund social impact themes.
   
   • Housing Stability
     o Everyone deserves a safe, affordable, and stable place to live. Kindred partners with organizations addressing housing needs and preventing homelessness in our local communities. We see housing stability as a complex, critical issue where our financial expertise can make a real difference—particularly through timely, preventative interventions.
   • Food Security
     Everyone deserves consistent access to healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food. Kindred builds on its strong agricultural roots and food-system expertise to support community-based food initiatives that promote health and well-being.

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