Launched on May 19, 2020, the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) was a $350M investment from the Government of Canada to support charities and nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable populations as they manage the impacts of COVID-19.
The applications portal is now closed. You may view the list of projects being funded from Rounds 1 and 2, and the community foundations across Canada who participated in the ECSF.
In collaboration with the Canadian Red Cross and United Way Centraide Canada, CFC is proud to be funding projects designed to help communities experiencing heightened vulnerability during the COVID-19 crisis.
The health, safety and well-being of all people in Canada, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis is and will remain a top priority for all.
Canada recognizes that First Nations, Inuit and Métis are among the most at risk and that during this crisis, in particular, those in remote and fly-in only parts of the country are uniquely vulnerable. Communities are incredibly resilient and full of solutions and innovative ideas. This is why we must support distinctions-based measures to improve public health response for Indigenous communities and provide them with the flexibility they need to address the specific needs identified by communities and their members.
This fund provides Indigenous leadership and organizations with the flexibility needed to design and implement community-based solutions to prevent, prepare and respond to the spread of COVID-19 within their communities. These funds can be used for measures including, but not limited to: