The IGA has an online grant application process. Please scroll down for the link to our online application page.

Overview

International Grenfell Association (IGA) grants are funded through monies raised since the early 1900’s by supporters in Canada, the USA, Great Britain, and Ireland. Used initially to pay for programs now provided by government, these funds create a grant program that responds to the needs of coastal communities in Northern Newfoundland and Labrador.

Areas of funding support include healthcare, education, community wellness, arts and culture and research.

Please be reminded that the IGA has a defined and historical geographic service area. Grant applications will be considered for projects within this area, which is on the Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador (north of Reef’s Harbour) and Coastal Labrador (excluding the communities of Churchill Falls, Labrador City, and Wabush).

Grant applications will be considered from outside this region only if there is evidence of direct benefit to residents of this defined area.

Helpful tips:

The mission of the IGA is to provide funds in support of initiatives that benefit the health, education, social, and cultural well-being of the people of Northern Newfoundland and coastal Labrador, working in partnership with government and other agencies.

Ideally, the IGA would like to see the following qualities exhibited in applications for projects and initiatives that it supports:

  1. Equity – targeting resources to create balance, trying to respond evenly for the same need over time.
  2. Relevance – a project that is meaningful, focused, and in line with existing needs.
  3. Appropriateness – a timely project, fitting with current circumstances and conditions.
  4. Evidence-Based – a project that has been shown to work effectively, and/or has precedence.
  5. Innovation – breaking new ground, offering new ways of doing things.
  6. Accountability – a project that can be justified, with responsible actions.
  7. Cost Benefit – a project that offers a good return for the investment.
  8. Time Scale – a project that is achievable within the indicated time period.
  9. Annual Review – a project that is open to evaluation by the IGA board.

In general, the IGA will avoid projects that:

  • continue a defunct program
  • provide for general maintenance and upkeep
  • last for a period of more than three years
  • contain salary costs for permanent staff
  • provide supplies normally funded by government
  • contain evidence of direct private benefit
  • cover costs of warranties and/or service contracts on equipment

It is to your advantage to provide as much detail as possible in a clear, concise manner. Without adequate information, the IGA has no alternative but to return your application, causing delay. Therefore, if necessary, you may attach additional papers to support your application.

If your project application is successful, the IGA may award funds for the full amount, or a portion of that requested. In some instances, matching funds from other sources may be required by the IGA.

**Please note, failure to observe the conditions on which the grant is made will lead to a claim for funds to be returned and will disqualify the recipient from receiving future IGA awards.
The IGA has also adopted position statements with respect to recurring types of applications that it often receives.

Please view our guidelines here: Guidance Notes

Grant Criteria

equity
EquityTargeting resources to create balance, trying to respond evenly for the same need over time.

relevance
RelevanceA project that is meaningful, focused, and in line with existing needs.

equity
AppropriatenessA timely project, fitting with current circumstances and conditions.

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Evidence BasedA project that has been shown to work effectively, and/or has precedence.

innovation
InnovationBreaking new ground, offering new ways of doing things.

people
AccountabilityA project can be justified, with responsible actions.

money
Cost BenefitA project that offers a good return for the investment.

time
Time ScaleA project is achievable within the indicated time period.

review
Annual Review A project is open to evaluation by the IGA board.

Applying

For all grant applications, please use the following link to apply (you must first create an account, which will not be necessary in subsequent years):

https://www.grantinterface.ca/Home/Logon?urlkey=igagrants

Annual requests for funding must be submitted by using this on-line application process on or before November 1st. To apply for a grant, complete the on-line grant application form and submit to the IGA. Applicants are reminded to closely follow the guidance notes when preparing their application.

**Please note: All applications must be submitted on-line by November 1, and under no circumstances can applications be submitted after this date using this on-line process.