In 2026, the Grants Committee reviewed the existing grant funding model that supports the Limestone District School Board (LDSB) and changes were approved by the Limestone Learning Foundation’s (LLF) Board of Directors (BOD). All updates are provided below.
The LLF does not fund resources or programs that are normally provided by the Government of Ontario and Ministry of Education, or school budgets. It is not the intent of the Foundation to replace traditional funding for education.
Types of Funding Available Annually
An annual amount of $100,000 of grant funding will be available for large and small-scale projects that will create opportunity for learning to support the Limestone Learning Foundations Learning Disciplines. These Learning Disciplines include Literacy & Numeracy; Science & the Environment; the Arts; Health, Wellness, Equity & Inclusion; and Technology.
Large Scale Projects: will be decided by the Board of Directors in collaboration with the Limestone District School Board annually. Funding will include the following, unless otherwise announced by the Board of Directors:
- $85,000 to support major widespread project for the Limestone District School Board.
- $10,000 for a speaker presentation.
Notification of Major Projects:
- Each year in May, the Limestone Learning Foundation will coordinate with the Limestone District School Board to ensure the specialized needs for learning are identified and supported for the upcoming academic year.
- One major project will be announced annually and organized to ensure an LLF Learning Discipline is achieved and that it supports as many students in the LDSB area as possible.
- An Annual Speaker Event will be determined in the fall and held in the early spring.
Small Scale Projects: will be decided by the Board of Directors and include the following criteria:
- The small project funding of $5000, will be divided into ten (10) $500 Micro-Grants for the school year.
- This funding will support one or more of the LLF Learning Disciplines.
- Grants will be made available for any LDSB school educators, support staff or student groups, to apply for and can be applied for individually or collaboratively across classrooms or family of schools.
- The process and timelines for applying are listed below.
Micro-Grant Application Timelines:
- On or before November 5 – submit applications online.
- December 16 - the LLF Board of Directors will announce all approved projects via email.
- Approved projects must be completed by end of June of the same school year and include success stories and pictures (LDSB approved) to be sent to llf@limestone.on.ca for social media exposure.
Questions can be emailed to llf@limestone.on.ca.