HLF Engagement Fund Application 2026-27

Engagement Funds available through the Halton Learning Foundation enable HDSB schools to purchase needed resources and fund educational programs and experiences that align with priorities outlined in the HDSB's Multi-Year Strategic Plan.

In the fall of 2026, HLF will accept applications in the following areas that are aligned with the commitments of the HDSB's Multi-Year Strategic Plan:

Mental Health and Well-Being
Kindness, Connection and Community
Indigenous Rights and Education
Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion

Applications are due by November 16, 2026 at 5 PM. Decisions will be communicated the week of December 14, 2026.

HLF is grateful for the support of RBC in funding Mental Health and Well-Being Projects.

Other project areas are funded by donations from our kind community to HLF.

The maximum grant available this year is $1,200.

Application that have a high degree of participation by students in the development of the project will be prioritized. Applications that are connected to a competition cannot be funded.

If you or your school is submitting more than one application, each project must be distinct and different from other projects.

If you have not provided final reports for a project from the last school year, your application may not be considered for this school year.

Your Name

First NameLast Name

Your Email

yourname@hdsb.ca

School Name

Municipality

Amount Requested from HLF

Maximum request is $1,200

Principal's Name

First NameLast Name

Principal's Email

principalsemail@hdsb.ca

Business Manager or Senior Secretary's Name

First NameLast Name

Business Manager or Senior Secretary's Email

principalsemail@hdsb.ca

Granting Priority (maximum amount available is $1,200 per project)

Project Name

Has this project been funded in previous years?

Please describe your project.

0/200

How will your project will address the HDSB's objectives for this strategic priority.

0/200

Please share your SMART goals for students and the community.

0/200

If this is an application for a Human Rights, Equity, and Inclusion grant, please describe the role that people with lived experience, or the System Principal have assisted in developing this project .

If this is an application for an Indigenous Rights and Education grant, please describe the consultations undertaken, including with elders, Indigenous peoples outside the HDSB and the System Principal to develop this project.

What materials or services will you be purchasing?

What Percentage of the Budget Does the HLF Engagement Grant Represent?

Will the school be fundraising for this project?

How will your project encourage participation among students in the development and delivery of it.?

0/150

How will this project contribute to a student's long-term success in school?

0/150

How many students will be involved in planning this project?

How many students will be involved in executing this project?

Expected Completion Date

Date

HLF will be approving projects by December 11, 2026. If your project is approved, we will send an email confirming that your project is funded. HLF will also send a cheque requisition to the school's senior secretary or business manager to help them prepare for submitting expenses.

I understand by submitting this request that I will be responsible for providing an interim progress report on the project before February 1, 2027 and a final report with copies of receipts or paid invoices to HLF about the progress and impact of the School Engagement Grant before May 31, 2027.

HLF School Engagement Funds Application 2026-27