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Fondation Philanthropie Outaouais<\/span> is launching a call for proposals<\/b> under the Free to Play Fund<\/span>, made possible by a<\/b> $473,000<\/b> grant<\/span> from Community Foundations of Canada (CFC).<\/b>. The Free to Play Fund is an initiative of CFC, launched by <\/span>the Waltons Trust, with the support of the Lawson Foundation<\/b> and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As of November 28, 2025<\/span>, registered charities<\/b>, incorporated non-profit organizations<\/span>, Indigenous organizations<\/b>, and other qualified donees<\/b> working with children and families are invited to submit a funding application. Eligible projects must aim <\/span>to create or strengthen opportunities for active<\/b>, creative, and spontaneous outdoor play<\/span> for children<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Before submitting an application, organizations are strongly encouraged to review the Applicant Guide,<\/span> which outlines eligibility criteria, program objectives, and funding guidelines.<\/p>\n The application deadline is February 24, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#c8f2d1″ custom_padding=”50px|80px|50px|80px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”|20px||20px|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”15px” box_shadow_vertical=”42px” box_shadow_blur=”60px” box_shadow_spread=”-10px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.08)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”94303537-339d-484d-8204-fdaf972d663a” header_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”DM Serif Display||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”||5px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” header_3_font_size_tablet=”20px” header_3_font_size_phone=”16px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”da86b6f0-f83c-4c7c-bdd8-3019777ddffe” text_font=”Josefin Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.6em” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#c8f2d1″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0) 18%|#e6ede6 71%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_color_gradient_start_position=”50%” background_color_gradient_end=”#92a5ab” background_color_gradient_end_position=”50%” background_image=”https:\/\/philanthropieoutaouais.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/estate-planning-77.png” background_position=”top_left” min_height_tablet=”100%” min_height_phone=”100%” min_height_last_edited=”on|tablet” height_tablet=”100%” height_phone=”100%” height_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_height_tablet=”” max_height_phone=”” max_height_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”||200px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” bottom_divider_style=”slant” bottom_divider_color=”#000000″ bottom_divider_height=”10vw” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-af512a5f-530a-4e80-bfc4-3632d9174c8b%22:%91%93,%22gcid-b593ef39-6aba-4318-8d2d-133b31113704%22:%91%93}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||100px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”90865f4d-2cce-42a7-b40e-d3fbad25605a” header_2_font=”DM Serif Display||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”48px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_2_font_size_phone=”20px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” icon_color=”#000000″ use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#000000″ toggle_font=”DM Serif Display||||||||” toggle_font_size=”22px” body_font=”Josefin Sans||||||||” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”16px” custom_padding=”||||false|false” toggle_font_size_tablet=”20px” toggle_font_size_phone=”16px” toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” body_font_size_tablet=”15px” body_font_size_phone=”14px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_width_all=”0px” border_color_all=”rgba(0,0,0,0.12)” border_width_bottom=”1px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-af512a5f-530a-4e80-bfc4-3632d9174c8b%22:%91%93}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What is the Free to Play Fund?” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Free to Play Fund is a new national fund that supports local projects promoting active, spontaneous outdoor play for children. Its goal is to give children back the freedom to move, imagine, explore, and interact away from screens, in welcoming and stimulating environments.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Why is outdoor play at the heart of this fund?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Because free play is essential to children\u2019s healthy development. It contributes to their autonomy, confidence, mental health, and social skills. Outdoor play allows children to take measured risks, solve problems, and develop creativity. When children play freely, they thrive\u2014and their communities benefit as well.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What types of projects are supported?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The Fund supports projects rooted in local realities and led by the community. These may include nature-based and experiential learning programs, unstructured play activities, activation or light redevelopment of underused community spaces, or projects that mobilize caregivers, educators, neighbors, and local leaders. In all cases, play is child-led.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How much funding can be requested?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Organizations may request funding between $10,000 and $50,000 for their project, with one application per organization. Applicants are encouraged to request the amount that best reflects their project\u2019s actual needs.<\/p>\n This approach helps support the greatest possible number of promising community initiatives.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Why participate in the Free to Play Fund?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Because when children feel free to explore, they build confidence and creativity. Families grow closer. Communities become stronger. Free play is not optional it is foundational.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”I would like more information about the Free to Play Fund. Who can I contact?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\nImportant Dates<\/h3>\n
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