Maple Leaf Trust is a UK-based funder focused on supporting Canadians in the UK and strengthening Canada-UK ties through scholarships, veteran support, emergency aid, and heritage/remembrance programs. It appears to prioritize highly targeted, identity-linked assistance rather than broad open grantmaking, with a strong emphasis on practical help for Canadians in distress, Canadian veterans, and exceptional students. The trust also backs commemorative and educational initiatives tied to Commonwealth and Canadian history, often through named partner organizations and established institutions.
Mostly program-specific and partner-based funding, including invite-only support to established organizations, fixed-value scholarships of about £5,000, and emergency/seasonal assistance funds for individuals in urgent need. Funding appears to be recurring and relationship-driven, often tied to annual scholarship cycles or ongoing beneficiary support rather than open competitive grants.
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Most support is not broadly open; applicants should check the specific program rules and relationships with partner bodies such as CCSF, the Canada Memorial Foundation, or the London Consular Services team. For scholarships, watch annual deadlines and eligibility for Canadian students in UK postsecondary study (or British students studying in Canada); for emergency aid, requests likely need to go through the relevant consular or veteran support channels.
Current and upcoming funding from Maple Leaf Trust that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Canadian veterans residing in the UK and their dependents; some benefits are means-tested (e.g., ANCVO). Applicants should contact Veterans Affairs Canada in London.
Who can apply: Canadian citizens in urgent distress in the UK who require consular assistance; assistance is coordinated via Consular Services.
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Create a free accountDeadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.