General Questions

General Questions

1. What is The Cowan Foundation?

In 1995, The Cowan Foundation was activated in honour of Frank Cowan, our company founder. The Foundation is sustained due to the ongoing success of Cowan Insurance Group and Frank Cowan Company. Their continued success enables us to contribute to the broader well-being of our communities.

2. Where is The Foundation located?

The Foundation Office is located in Cambridge, Ontario.
Our mailing address is:
705 Fountain Street North
PO Box 1510
Cambridge, ON N1R 5T2

3. Where do I send the application form?

We have tried to make the application process as easy as possible. Please submit your application in any of the following ways:

1. Email it to: info@cowanfoundation.ca
2. Fax it to: 519-650-6369 Christine Cowan, Research / Executive Assistant
3. Mail it to:
   The Cowan Foundation
   705 Fountain Street North
   PO Box 1510
   Cambridge, ON N1R 5T2
   

4. What happens after I send in my application?

Your application is considered at the next scheduled meeting of The Community Betterment Committee. If further information is required, you will be contacted.

5. When can I expect to receive a response?

We appreciate your funding request but, due to the volume of requests we receive, we will only respond to those we wish to pursue.

If we are able to support your request, you will hear from us following the respective Board meeting at which your proposal was reviewed.

6. How can our organization be considered for a donation?

The Cowan Foundation has established separate programs, each with its own mandate, in order to focus our support in clear, meaningful and directed ways. Several programs do not accept applications - and donations are initiated on a proactive basis.

Currently, we accept applications through the Community Betterment Committee.

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Community Betterment Committee

1. What is the Community Betterment Committee (CBC)?

The Community Betterment Committee reviews all applications from organizations in "Cowan Communities", and makes recommendations to The Cowan Foundation board for final approval.

2. Where are the Cowan Communities?

Currently, all Cowan Communities are in Ontario, Canada. They include:

1. Brant County
2. Oxford County
3. City of Hamilton
4. City of Ottawa
5. City of Stratford
6. Region of Waterloo
7. Wellington County

3. What are the deadlines for applying to the CBC?

Annually, proposals received by the 15th of the months of March, July and October will be considered at the Community Betterment Committee (CBC) approximately 1 month after the deadline. Their recommendations will be reviewed at the Foundation Board meeting held in the months of May, September and December respectively.

4. How often can I apply for a donation?

Organizations who have received funding through the Community Betterment Committee should not apply for another grant for five years following the original disbursement.