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The Judith & Norman Alix Foundation works closely with Lambton County Council to identify projects that need funding. We welcome input from the community. While we don’t have the resources to fund every project, we are receptive to ideas.

Funding Criteria

The Judith & Norman Alix Foundation supports capital projects that will have a positive impact on the people and communities in Lambton County. Within this framework, we focus our investments in organizations based on the following three criteria

Eligible Applicants

Funding is open to registered charities and municipalities in Lambton County. If you're not a registered charity, you can apply by partnering with one locally and submitting a joint request.

Capital Project Focus

Funding requests must be for capital projects only. Proposals seeking operating funds or ongoing program expenses will not be considered.

Community Impact

Projects must demonstrate a clear and meaningful benefit to the broader Lambton County community, contributing to the well-being and enrichment of local residents.

Additional Considerations for Funding

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In addition to the above, the following additional criteria are also taken into account by the Foundation when determining what initiatives it will fund

The relative merits of competing applications received and being assessed during the same funding period and the amount of available funds.

The percentage contribution of the applicant's own fundraising efforts.

The structure and legal status of the applicant. (other Foundations are ineligible for funding.)

Whether the applicant is receiving other similar funding.

Please specify the amount of your funding requirements for the project application.

How to Apply

Step 1: Confirm Eligibility

Only registered charities or municipalities in Lambton County—or partnerships with a local charity—are eligible.

Step 2: Read the Funding Criteria & Considerations

Funding requests must be for capital projects only. Proposals seeking operating funds or ongoing program expenses will not be considered

Step 3: Complete the Application

Click the "Apply Here" link below. You will be directed to a secure application form. After completing your application, you will receive an email copy of your application. Please note that sometimes the confirmation emails are filtered into junkmail or spam, please check there before reaching out to the foundation for confirmation that your application has been received.

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Important Update – 2026 Application Intake Information

Our 2026 application intake period starts on February 1st, 2026. The application submission deadline is Friday, May 1, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST.

There is one application intake period annually for new grant requests. Applications must be submitted by 4:00 PM on the application submission deadline date to be eligible for consideration within the intake period.

Regardless, the Foundation reserves the right to consider grant applications outside the regular funding cycle at its own discretion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we support social enterprises?

No, the foundation only supports eligible registered charitable organizations. Applicants could consider partnering with a charitable organization that supports the project and capable of channeling the funds to the project.

Does the Foundation consider applications from schools and churches?

No, primarily due to the idea that these projects typically benefit the members of the school or church and not the community at large. Our foundation strives to support capital projects that serve & benefit as many residents as possible in Lambton County.

What are the funding limits that the Foundation will approve and fund?

We don't typically specify an annual application funding limit. If grant applications of $500,000 or more are received, we may reach out for additional details. Our goal is to learn as much as we can about the exciting capital projects that are being planned in our community and how our Foundation can possibly help.