The Future Focus Program: Investigation Phase
Rozsa Foundation
Next deadline: March 27, 2026
This initial stage of the program supports organizations with the time, space, and resources to begin investigating how to best approach a significant circumstance or challenge facing the organization in a new or different way.
The Investigation Phase is intended to support organizations to intentionally have time to work within their organization; and/or access experts who can provide initial insights; and/or to increase the staff capacity required to begin to explore change-based work within the organization; and to ultimately articulate the key question or challenge facing the organization that would benefit from further exploration (potentially via the other phases of the Future Focus Program).
The Investigation Phase utilizes a simplified application process that is intended to help remove barriers to starting work within organizations that could ultimately lead to change and transformation.
Investigation Phase – up to $5,000
Initial planning and consultations, information gathering, development of exploration process.
Organizations may apply for more than one Investigation or Exploration Phase prior to seeking Implementation Phase support.
The upcoming deadlines for the Future Focus Investigation Phase in 2026 are:
- Friday, March 27, 2026
- Friday, May 29, 2026
- Friday, July 31, 2026
- Friday, September 25, 2026
- Friday, November 27, 2026
How to Apply
Step 1: Read the Guidelines
Please read through the program guidelines to get an initial understanding of the Future Focus program, the types of projects it supports and how applications are assessed.
Step 2: Book a Conversation
If you are interested in applying, you must begin by booking a conversation with us. We will help to determine if your organization and project are eligible.
The final date for consultation and eligibility confirmation is two weeks before each intake deadline.
That said, we strongly recommend you book a conversation at least four weeks prior to the deadline you plan to apply for.
Step 3: Complete Your Application
Application templates and access to the online portal will be provided after you have had a conversation with one of our funding representatives. If your project and organization are eligible for the funding program you will be sent access to the online application form, which must be completed by midnight of the application deadline.
For more information visit Future Focus – Investigation | rozsafoundation.
Get in Touch
There are two main people you can contact about this funding program:
Organizational Strategy Advisor
If you are unsure which direction is best for you and your organization’s needs, or if you would like to discuss the key question, challenge, or opportunity your organization is facing, you can book a meeting with Jennifer DeDominicis, Organizational Strategy Advisor. Jennifer is available as a confidential resource for organizations to consider their options and develop strategies to support their work.
Jennifer will provide preliminary confidential strategy advice at no charge to the organization.
Jennifer DeDominicis, Organizational Strategy Advisor: jennifer@distillconsulting.ca.
Rozsa Foundation Funding Manager
If you are curious about your organization and/or project’s eligibility for this program, or if you have questions about the application, submission process or application portal, please contact the Rozsa Foundation Funding Manager, Ayla Stephen.
Ayla Stephen, Funding Manager: ayla@rozsafoundation.com.
