At the Azrieli Foundation we are passionate about the promise and importance of a rigorous but creative approach to philanthropy, strategic collaborations and bold forward thinking. We believe these are the keys to knowledge that will create positive outcomes for future generations. We aim to achieve measurable impact in our priority areas (as below) and to improve the lives of others.
The Foundation maintains a thorough process for review and monitoring for all its grants, small or large. While our practice for granting is primarily proactive we do review unsolicited approaches that fit within the Foundation’s strategic priority areas. If you believe your organization qualifies, you may register on our online portal to explore your eligibility.
We can only provide grants to Canadian qualified donees as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency.
Grants will only be provided to projects that fit within one or more of our strategic priority areas.
We cannot provide direct grants to individuals.
The Azrieli Foundation is strictly apolitical. As a registered charity, we do not engage in or fund any partisan political activities.
At the Azrieli Foundation, we are committed to supporting initiatives that reflect our values, demonstrate meaningful impact, and advance knowledge and social good in Canada and Israel. To ensure that applicants can invest their time and effort wisely, we have outlined the types of projects and requests that we typically do not fund.
This information is designed to guide prospective grantees in determining whether their proposal is likely to align with our priorities. While some exceptions may be considered in special circumstances, the following categories are generally outside our funding scope.
General Exclusions
Science & Healthcare
Community
Music, Art & Culture
Education
Neurodiverse Initiatives
Holocaust Education & Legacy
Please note: details on specific exclusions for this area are determined case by case. Prospective applicants should contact the Foundation before applying.
Final Note
We encourage all applicants to carefully review these guidelines before submitting a proposal. While this list is extensive, it reflects our commitment to focusing resources on areas where we can make the most meaningful impact. If you are uncertain whether your project aligns with our priorities, we invite you to reach out for clarification before preparing an application.
Architecture
Fostering excellence in Architecture and Design.
Community
Focusing on the most vulnerable members of our communities. This includes:
Educational Opportunities
Focusing on the empowering nature of education to improve lives and communities. This includes vocational training and special education.
Higher Education
Empowering the world’s future leading minds with access to academic resources and opportunities.
Holocaust Education
Educating people about the Holocaust to honour the memory of those who perished; increasing the understanding of the enormity of what was lost and fostering learning about this complex sensitive history.
Jewish Education
Focusing on ensuring a vibrant future for Israel and the Jewish people through broad, diverse, pluralistic and innovative initiatives. Includes formal and informal educational initiatives.
Healthcare
Improving the lives of people and strengthening communities by ensuring high quality healthcare. This includes:
Science
Fostering excellence and innovation in scientific research through a translational lens by enabling the scientists, clinicians and trainees through research, infrastructure and capacity building initiatives.
Music, Arts and Culture
Supporting and enabling excellence, and fostering creativity, in music, arts and culture.
For organizations that would like to request a grant for a specific project or for general operational support. You will be required to submit a Letter of Intent as a first step.
For organizations that have been receiving modest annual support (under CAD $5,000) from the Foundation in previous years.
For organizations that would like to request support for an Event (e.g., gala, conference, convening)
Eligible expenses are any cost directly related to the activities of the project.
The Foundation is currently focused on strengthening and improving our key grant-making workflows. As a result, we are temporarily pausing new registrations for organizations we have not worked with before. Registration in our Fluxx portal will reopen on June 1st. Thank you for your interest in the Azrieli Foundation. We look forward to welcoming new applicants soon!
Organizations can apply for a grant at any time prior to the start of the event or project. Depending on the scope and nature of your request, it may take several weeks to complete a proposal that is acceptable to the Foundation. Please apply well in advance of the event, project or program start date. For Grants that will be reviewed by the Foundation Board, all final material must be received no later than 8 weeks before the Board meeting.
Grants under CAD $100,000 are reviewed by staff on a regular basis with the final funding decision made by the CEO. Applicants will be notified of the funding decision within 6 to 8 weeks after submitting a request.
Grants above CAD $100,000 are reviewed by the Foundation’s Board of Directors which meets several times a year. Applicants will be notified of the funding decision in the week following the Board meeting at which their request was reviewed.
The size of the grants awarded by the Azrieli Foundation depends on the project. We endeavour to make funding decisions that are appropriate for the type of project, its intended impact and the capacity of the funded organization to carry out its activities.
You will also be able to manage your active grants from the Fluxx Grantee Portal. This is where you will:
For questions about the grantee portal, contact grants@azrielifoundation.org
