Priorities for 2026

Mission

Bridgeway Foundation offers grants to spark innovation and build capacity for healthy Canadian Christian charities and for community organizations based in Cambridge, ON.

Vision

Humbled by Jesus’ life, we envision a bold philanthropy that stretches the ability of people and organizations to learn and serve at the margins.

Portfolio Focus

Bridgeway Foundation partners with charities having broad impact in Canada and other countries, and working in the following areas:

  • Community Development
  • Education
  • International Development
  • Strengthening Families

Smaller, local charities located in Cambridge, Ontario are also a focus area. Bridgeway Foundation has a long history of supporting community-led organizations benefitting local residents.

Size of Grants

  • A variety of grant requests will be considered between $25,000 – $100,000, with at least one grant larger than this range.

Eligibility

  • Charities become eligible for consideration after completing a Charity Survey.
  • Beneficiaries must be registered Canadian charities with annual revenue >$250,000 undertaking projects in areas listed in the portfolio focus. Smaller local charities in Cambridge are also eligible but can only apply for a maximum of 10% of annual revenue.
  • Audited financial statements for previous two years. Smaller local charities in Cambridge do not require an audit.
  • Past grant recipients are eligible for new funding when the outcomes of their previous project have been completed.

Reporting

  • All charities receiving grants from Bridgeway Foundation will be encouraged to report back on progress made every 6 months until completion for the outcomes they propose.

Granting Process

  • There are two rounds of grants in 2026.
  • Complete the Charity Survey well in advance of the timetable listed below.
  • Stronger Philanthropy will invite shortlisted charities to be interviewed.
  • Upon approval by client, shortlisted charities will receive an emailed invitation to apply for a grant.
  • Unsolicited applications are not accepted.

Timetable

Spring Round

    • Stronger Philanthropy will email invitations to charities to apply on or after April 27, 2026.
    • Applications will be considered by members of Bridgeway Foundation by June 1, 2026, with grants awarded soon after.

Fall Round

    • Stronger Philanthropy will email invitations to charities to apply on or after September 14, 2026.
    • Applications will be considered by members of Bridgeway Foundation by October 26, 2026, with grants awarded soon after.

Next Steps

  • Make your organization eligible by responding to the Charity Survey.
  • You only need to respond to the Charity Survey once. Once we have it, your organization is available to be considered by all clients.
  • We will contact you if we need you to update your survey or if you’ve been selected to complete a grant application.
  • Bridgeway Foundation encourages any charities seeking its partnership to take advantage of The Studio from CCCC, the capacity building track offered by the Canadian Centre for Christian Charities. Costs to pursue this training can be added to any grant application considered by Bridgeway Foundation.