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Nonprofit Grants and Funding in Canada

Canadian nonprofit funding can support defined projects, service delivery, organizational capacity, facilities, workforce development, research, and community outcomes. Applicant rules may distinguish incorporated nonprofits, registered charities, associations, cooperatives, public bodies, and community partners, so legal status must be confirmed before project fit. Compare eligible activities and costs, the funding mechanism, governance requirements, partner roles, reporting obligations, and the evidence used to demonstrate need and measurable benefit.

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  • Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RFP: Being

    Scaling youth mental health innovations in priority countries
    Eligible Funding
    From $300,000 to $1,500,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Canada
  • Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RFP: Play Learn Thrive

    Funding for early childhood crisis innovations
    Eligible Funding
    From $300,000 to $1,500,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Healthcare Excellence Canada (CFHI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Right Care Challenge

    Awards for improving access to care
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 34,250 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Rise Above Bursaries for Single Parents Inc. logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rise Above Bursaries

    Financial support for single parents studying in Winnipeg
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RISE Fund: Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Equity

    Equity support for community-led initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
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  • Rix Family Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rix Family Foundation Funding

    Support for BC organizations serving key causes
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Rocky Mountain Equipment (RME) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RME Right by You Ag Society Grant

    Supports agricultural society initiatives in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • City of Kingston logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project

    Two-stage public art opportunity in downtown Kingston
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    Robert Kerr Foundation Grant Program

    Support for underfunded charities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Vancouver Heritage Foundation (VHF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Robert Lemon Heritage Studies Prize

    Support for heritage conservation studies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Quebec, Canada
  • Department of National Defence (DND) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Robot Round-up: Advanced Robotics Platforms and Solutions

    Canadian robotics contest for defence solutions
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $1,500,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Rogers Communications Inc. logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rogers Youth Grants

    Supports youth education and employment readiness programs
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Rotary Club of Dunnville logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rotary Club of Dunnville — General Funding

    Community funding for local initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Dunnville, Ontario, Canada
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  • Rotary Club of Sarnia-Bluewaterland logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rotary Club of Sarnia-Bluewaterland — Community Grants

    Supports community projects in Sarnia-Lambton
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 225,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Association Partnership Program

    Supports rural Ottawa organizations with project-based financial assistance
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Community Program Fund

    Support for rural Kingston community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • Travel Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Development and Promotion Fund

    Rural tourism development and promotion initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)

    Supports rural economic development in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)

    Supports rural Northwestern Ontario communities adopting innovative solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Ontario Development Program – Community Development

    Funding for rural community development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : January 18, 2027 · Closing date : February 25, 2027
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Safer and Vital Communities Grant

    Supports local anti-hate community projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • The HIROC Foundation (HIROC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Safety Grants Program

    Funding for healthcare safety initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Saint Mary's Health Foundation of New Westminster logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Saint Mary's Health Foundation Grants

    Supports health care improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Saskatchewan Arts Board Grants

    Grants for arts sector projects in Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Saskatchewan REALTORS® Association logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Saskatchewan REALTORS Care®

    Annual funding for Saskatchewan charities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SaskFestivals Program — Development Stream

    Arts festival support for Saskatchewan organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • FortisAlberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Save Energy Grants

    Funding for energy-saving community projects
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Scale AI Cluster logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program

    AI and data science training for Canadian youth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Global Affairs Canada (GAC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Scaling up Women and Youth's Participation in the Labour Force in Jordan

    Supports women and youth labour force participation in Jordan
    Eligible Funding
    From $7,000,000 to $10,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SCCIP Development Programs

    Funding for arts and culture projects in St. Catharines
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SCCIP Sustaining Programs

    Funding for established St. Catharines arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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  • Schmidt Family Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Schmidt Family Foundation — General Funding

    Funding for local nonprofit community programs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • ITHQ logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Scholarship program of the ithq foundation

    Supports ITHQ students through scholarships
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • United Way British Columbia (UWBC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    School Food Infrastructure Grant

    Funding for school food infrastructure in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program

    Supports tree planting initiatives on Ottawa school properties
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • GRAMMY Museum (GRAMMY) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Scientific Research Projects

    Funding for music-related research projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Bank of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Scotiabank - Climate Action Research Fund

    Funding for climate action research and initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Township of Scugog logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Scugog Youth Initiative Grant

    Funding for youth initiatives in Scugog
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Public Safety Canada (PSC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund

    Supports search and rescue improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 95% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Sector Development Partnership Grants

    Funding for Indigenous screen sector capacity building
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program

    Supports key sector workforce needs
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000,000 to $50,000,000 · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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  • The Canary Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Seeds for Deeds

    Seed funding for local community projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,500 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Boeing Canada Inc. logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Seeking Support

    Community funding for strategic local initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • SehatCare Society logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SehatCare Society — Medical Aid Funding

    Medical aid support for underserved communities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NL, Canada
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  • ChangeX logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ServiceNow Community Improvement Fund Canada

    Funding for decarbonization projects in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SFI Community Grants

    Funding for community forest collaboration
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Memorial University - School of Graduate Studies (SGS) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    SGS Graduate Internship Program

    Part-time graduate internships with external employers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    St. John's, NL, Canada
  • Osprey Community Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sheba Seniors Grants

    Support for senior well-being programs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
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  • Petfinder Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Shelter+ Challenge

    Support for animal rescue organizations
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Shift logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Shift Impact Grant

    Funding for tech-driven climate action
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Shine Across Canada and Internationally

    Support for artistic exchange and promotion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 60.000004% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Bytown Brigantine Inc. (BBI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ships2Shores

    Free youth sailing and community service experience
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Sienna Senior Living logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sienna For Seniors Grant

    Funding for senior-focused community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SIGA Sponsorship Program

    Community sponsorship support for Saskatchewan organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Sign Research Foundation (SRF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sign Research Foundation Research Grant

    Short-term research funding for sign industry topics
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Signature Grants

    Supports exceptional visual arts initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Canada
  • Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Signature Grants for Residencies

    Funding for international artist residencies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Canada