Grant Opportunities

Aegon Community Investment Program

Supports organisations that empower Bermudians financially and socially in low-income/marginalized communities

The Aegon Live Your Best Life Grant aims to enhance inclusion in Bermuda by strategically funding community development efforts that empower Bermudians financially and socially in low-income/marginalized communities.

The grant is available for non-profit organisations that focus on:

    • Financial empowerment, including initiatives that promote financial awareness and literacy, support financial skill development and provide direct support for those seeking to improve their economic situation
    • Social empowerment, including initiatives that encourage entrepreneurship, enable skill/capacity development and enhance social connectedness
    • Broader social inclusion issues by fostering community engagement, offering support services, and promoting safety nets

Please click here for an overview of Aegon’s Global Community Investment Framework.

Deadline

TBD for 2026

Bermuda Day Parade Funding Support Application

Supports community-based organisations participating in the Bermuda Day Parade

These grants support community-based organisations participating in the Bermuda Day Parade. 

Funding support is set at a maximum of $2,500 for parade entrant’s costs. In rare exceptions, additional funds may be available should they support infrastructure of underrepresented cultural activities, subject to available donations. The dispersed amount will be dependent on how much is donated to the Bermuda Day Fund, number of applicants, organisation budgets etc.

The following categories of parade entries are eligible to apply:

    • Natural Heritage Float
    • Art Float
    • Upcycled Float
    • Dance Group Entry
    • Gombey Group Entry
    • Music Truck Entry

Deadline

Applications and related materials are due by 11:59 p.m. on April 17, 2026.

Accessing the Application

Click here to Apply. 

Bermuda Foundation Annual Competitive Grants

Supports programmes that help build a healthy, vibrant, and thriving island community

Funding is primarily dedicated to supporting organisations and programmes in Bermuda, with consideration of the Bermuda Vital Signs® priority and performance areas.

We prioritise: 

    • Small and mid-sized organisations that have historically received a significantly smaller proportion of all charitable donations.
    • Organisations working to tackle pervasive and growing inequities.
    • Support for sector capacity building and organisational infrastructure.

Eligibility Requirement 

Organisations must have an active profile on GiveBermuda.org to be eligible to apply. If your organisation does not yet have a profile, you will need to create one before beginning your application.

Timing

This grant opportunity is available once per year, with applications reviewed in May. Applicants may prepare and submit an application at any point during the year; submissions will be held on file until the review period.

Deadline

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on May 1, 2026. 

Accessing the Application

This grant programme requires completion of an eligibility questionnaire within the grants portal. You must log in or create an account to proceed. Please visit the Apply page to begin. Once logged in, you will be able to complete the eligibility questionnaire to start an application.

Charles E. and Lesley Marshall Family Fund

Supports the development of youth football and refereeing programmes and activities of football clubs and entities in Bermuda

This fund supports the development of youth football and refereeing programmes in Bermuda. Grants are available to assist football clubs, youth organisations, and other entities engaged in promoting the sport, enhancing coaching and officiating, or expanding access to football-related activities for young people.

Funding may support:

    • Youth football team development and equipment

    • Programmes that train or mentor referees

    • Initiatives that promote access to football for underrepresented or underserved youth

    • Collaborative activities between clubs that strengthen youth participation

Deadline

This fund will begin accepting applications on June 1, 2026. Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. on July 1, 2026.

Accessing the Application

Click here to apply.

Gibraltar Re Community Grants Programme

Supports organisations that advance work in housingcareer readiness and small business & entrepreneurship in Bermuda

Gibraltar Re invites applications for its community grants programme, offering awards between $2,500 and $15,000.

These grants help organisations to advance work in the following focus areas: 

    • housing 
    • career readiness
    • small business and entrepreneurship
    • education, particularly those working with opportunity youth.

With a particular interest in supporting smaller and mid-sized organisations, the programme is open to a broad range of community groups — charitable status is preferred but not required.

Deadline

This grant opportunity has now closed.

Mental Health Treatment & Intervention Fund

Supports new approaches to address mental health treatment gaps in Bermuda

This funding opportunity supports innovative, evidence-based programmes that enhance mental health support for young adults (ages 18–25) in Bermuda.

Funding is not intended for traditional service delivery models such as individual psychotherapy or medication-based care plans. Instead, we seek proposals that introduce new approaches to address mental health treatment gaps, particularly for individuals who may lack access to therapy or require community-based support systems to sustain and build upon their treatment progress.

Programmes should be grounded in evidence-based practices and demonstrate creative, impactful strategies that go beyond existing mental health services to expand accessibility and improve long-term outcomes for young adults.

Deadline

Applications will be reviewed and approved on a rolling basis.

Accessing the Application

This application is accessible by invitation only. 

RenaissanceRe Charitable Fund

Support is directed towards efforts that promote educational success

RenaissanceRe’s primary grantmaking focus is educational programming with an emphasis on filling gaps in the education system. Support is directed towards efforts that promote educational success.

Eligibility

Only Bermuda-registered charities are eligible to apply.

Deadline

Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on the following dates:

    • Q1 – March 1
    • Q2 – May 31
    • Q3 – September 6
    • Q4 – November 15

Accessing the Application

This grant programme requires completion of an eligibility questionnaire within the grants portal. You must log in or create an account to proceed. Please visit the Apply page to begin. Once logged in, you will be able to complete the eligibility questionnaire to start an application.

XL Foundation Ltd. (the “Company”)*, as Trustees of the X.L. Charitable Trust (the “Trust”)

Supports programmes that advance arts and culture, education, sustainability, public health and human services, community development, and sports.

The XL Foundation Ltd.’s* areas of focus are:

    • Arts and Culture
    • Education
    • Environment (Sustainability)
    • Health (Public Health) & Human Services (Critical Needs)
    • Social & Community
    • Sports & Recreation

Eligibility

Only Bermuda-registered charities are eligible to apply.

Deadline

Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on the following dates:

    • Q1 – March 8
    • Q2 – June 7
    • Q3 – September 6
    • Q4 – November 22

Accessing the Application

This grant programme requires completion of an eligibility questionnaire within the grants portal. You must log in or create an account to proceed. Please visit the Apply page to begin. Once logged in, you will be able to complete the eligibility questionnaire to start an application.

Other Funding Opportunities

The decision-making processes for other donor-directed giving funds may mean that more funding opportunities become available throughout the year. When there are open opportunities for a programme(s) to be considered by a Foundation fundholder, we will advise nonprofits or groups accordingly.