Kenora & Lake of the Woods Community Foundation

We are an independent, volunteer driven, charitable organization that helps facilitate community philanthropy, by working with both donors and local charities and providing leadership on issues of community concern.

We hold collection of charitable funds established by people from all walks of life who have one thing in common—the desire to make a difference in their community… forever. We invest for the future.

“The work of registered charities and not-for-profits in the Kenora and Lake of the Woods Region could not happen at the level it does without the support of the Community Foundation and the funders who so generously give. These are real people with real stories, sharing the difference the grants have made in their lives and the opportunities they might not otherwise have had.”

— Judy Underwood, donor, grant recipient and volunteer for the Community Foundation

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Outside of Cycle Grant Applications

Out of cycle grants will be considered for exceptional requests that are time sensitive and cannot wait for the Community Foundations’ grant cycle.

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We’re here to help you make a donation or setup a fund, apply for funding, or learn how to get involved with your Community Foundation by becoming a volunteer.

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Make a donation

Community Foundation donations are flexible! Give to any number of charities, choose from various types of funds, and different ways in which gifts can be made.

Making a donation to your Community Foundation is a very rewarding experience. Learn more or get started today.

Apply for a grant

The Kenora and Lake of the Woods Community Foundation has granted more than $3 million to over 50 local registered charities in the Kenora and Lake of the Woods Region.

Applying for a grant is done in three easy steps: confirm your eligibility, create an account, and fill out an application. 

Become a volunteer

Being a KLWCF volunteer means knowing you are contributing to the quality of life in our community, meeting new people and making new friends, developing professionally, and getting exposure to various work settings and learning new skills. 

Get involved and experience the joy of volunteering.