Priorities for 2025

 

Mission

Motivated by Christian faith, River Dali Foundation participates with various charities to establish and restore value to individuals and communities in Waterloo Region and beyond.

Vision

River Dali Foundation dreams of creating thriving communities through empowering people to actively and intentionally enrich their locality.

Portfolio Focus

  • 70% Waterloo Region
  • 30% Beyond Waterloo Region

Size of Grants

  • A variety of grant requests will be considered up to $25,000.

Eligibility

  • Beneficiaries must be registered Canadian charities.
  • Past grant recipients are eligible for new funding when the outcomes of their previous project have been completed.

Reporting

  • All charities receiving grants from River Dali Foundation will be encouraged to report back on progress made every six months until completion for the outcomes they propose.

Granting Process

  • If your charity believes it has an opportunity that would interest River Dali Foundation, complete the Charity Survey well in advance of the granting dates listed in the timetable below.
  • Stronger Philanthropy will conduct a face-to-face interview for organizations that are most closely aligned to River Dali Foundation’s priorities.
  • Shortlisted organizations will receive an emailed invitation to apply for a grant.
  • Instructions for completing the application will be contained in the emailed invitation.
  • Unsolicited applications are not accepted.

Timetable

  • Charity Surveys must be received by August 27, 2025.
  • Based on surveys received, Stronger Philanthropy will email invitations to charities to apply on or after September 10, 2025.
  • Applications will be considered by members of River Dali Foundation by October 14, 2025, with grants awarded soon after.

Next Steps

  • Complete your 2025 Charity Survey.
  • You only need to submit one Charity Survey per year to Stronger Philanthropy. We will keep it on file for all our clients through the remainder of the calendar year.
  • We will contact you if you’ve been selected to complete a grant application.