Empowering Change
New Funding Opportunity
We’re committed to supporting charities, hospitals, and grassroots groups that are working to empower people and strengthen communities in the Greater Toronto Area.
As part of this commitment, we’ve launched a new funding opportunity for local grassroots organizations and community-led groups.
The deadline to apply for the GTA Community Grants Program is Friday, March 24th.
Looking Back on 2022
2022 was a time of reflection and growth for the Peter Gilgan Foundation.
Health care remains an important component of what we fund and we are so proud of the partnership announced with Trillium Health Partners.
At the same time, we launched a new strategy that seeks to rebalance our giving and increase our funding commitments to climate change, Indigenous youth, food security, youth mental health, and international gender equity to represent the interests and passions of the entire Gilgan family.
We hope you enjoy reading a bit about the work being done in partnership with the Peter Gilgan Foundation.
Giving Back with Our Grant Program
How it Works
Any Canadian charity whose work aligns with our funding priorities is welcome to apply to our Grant Program. Our grants range from one-time donations to multi-year funding opportunities.
Our Funding Priorities
- Children, Youth & Families
- Climate Change
- International Development
Changing the World Together:
Since launching in 2016, our Grant Program has supported hundreds of exemplary Canadian charities that create opportunities for young people to succeed and lead the charge for a sustainable future.
“Thank you to all our wonderful community partners. You’ve shown me what it really means to create something special and to make this world better.”
Tour de Bleu 2022
A record breaking $5.6 million was raised in 2022 for Trillium Health Partners Seniors Care Program, taking the two year total to $10.5 million.
Over the years the Tour de Bleu has raised more than $33 million for notable charities such as SickKids Hospital, William Osler Health Centre, Markham Stouffville Hospital, the Mattamy National Cycling Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Women’s College Hospital, and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
Thank you to all donors, sponsors, and partners!
Tour de Bleu 2022
Peter Gilgan makes historic donation of $105 million to Trillium Health Partners
Peter Gilgan has made a historic $105 million gift to Trillium Health Partners (THP) – the largest donation to a hospital in Canadian history.
The donation will support THP in building the largest and most advanced hospital in Canada, to be named “The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital.” It will also help expand and redevelop Queensway Health Centre, which will be named “The Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre.”