Grant and FundingClosed
Mahatma Gandhi Annual Student Award
Annual student award for community service
Updated May 2026
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Financial support helps young entrepreneurs build and expand their businesses.
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Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenNeighbourhood Planting Program
Supports community-led tree planting and stewardship in Toronto
Grant and FundingOpenAFA — Literary Individual Project Funding
Funding for individual literary arts projects
Grant and FundingOpenOTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant
Funding for youth-led projects testing new community solutions
Grant and FundingClosedAquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund
Supports prevention and management of aquatic invasive species
Grant and FundingClosedD. Michael A. Rudder and Susan E. Reid Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program
Scholarship funding for Canadian students
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedMentorship program
Mentorship support for local artists- Grant and FundingClosed
Christopher Dennis Scholarship
Scholarship for Paul Kane graduates in business or technology 
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedFishermen's Loans Regulation, M.R. 16/88 R
Loans for Manitoba fishermen
Grant and FundingClosedDr. Michelle Bailes Fund & Roberta's Dream Bursary
Annual bursaries for healthcare and science education- Grant and FundingClosed
The Pride Education Network Scholarship
Scholarship for 2SLGBTQ+ students in British Columbia 
Grant and FundingClosedSupportive Housing Capital Grant program
Funds capital improvements for non-profit supportive housing sites- Grant and FundingClosed
Yvette Lebeuf and Marcel Vincent Family Scholarship Fund
Supports Francophone post-secondary studies in Alberta - Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Jean-Lapierre Excellence Scholarship Undergraduate Level
Undergraduate scholarship for young Madelinots 
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosedACURA Award (AbbVie – CARO Uro-Oncologic Radiation Award)
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- Other SupportOpen
The Excellence Awards Competition
Recognition for exceptional community achievements - Grant and FundingClosed
Candis Graham Writing Scholarship, Lambda Foundation Fund
Writing scholarship for outstanding UVic students 
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedHigh School Youth Researcher Summer Program
Paid summer health research experience for high school students- Grant and FundingClosed
Assistance to young people facing difficulties in health and education
Support for youth health and education initiatives - Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
University level scholarships
University scholarship for Madelinot students 
Grant and FundingClosedLeadership scholarships in the forestry industry
Forestry scholarships for student leadership- Grant and FundingArchived
Building Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Youth Engagement Project Grants
Supports youth-led projects fostering safety and belonging in Vancouver 
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Supports economic development and diversification for Prairie communities
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedWomen in municipal governments
Funding for women’s municipal leadership initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Frank E. Milne Scholarship
Scholarship for Nova Scotia students with strong academics - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Arctic Inspiration Prize 2025-2026
Funding for Northern-led community projects 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenFarm Transfer Transition Loans
Flexible financing for farm transfers- Grant and FundingClosed
Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants
Funding for resident-led Toronto climate action and education projects 
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosedCanada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) program - Application instructions
Supports postdoctoral health research training
Grant and FundingClosedFoundation Scholarship Fund
Supports short-term international medical research mobility
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Huguette and Georges Vincent Fund – Huguette and Georges Vincent Scholarship
Scholarship for Francophone university students 
Grant and FundingClosedDystonia Coalition 12th International Meeting Travel Stipend
Travel support for young dystonia researchers
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenYouth Ventures NL
Business support for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador- Grant and FundingClosed
Harley and AnnaRuth Osborne Bursary
Annual bursary for graduating community leaders - Grant and FundingClosed
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation — Artist Fellowship Program
Funding for young representational artists 
Grant and FundingClosedEmerging Talent Awards as part of the 2025 Rendez-vous Génome Québec
Awards recognizing excellence among early career genomics researchersEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpenInclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — For-Profit
Funding for innovative projects in Northern Canada
Grant and FundingClosedChinook Scout Foundation Funding
Funding for Scouting scholarships and youth activities- Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships
Summer research funding for health innovation projects - Grant and FundingClosed
ME & Lau Family Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship for financially needy students 
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedENCQOR 5G at MaRS
Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startups
Grant and FundingClosedFAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM (FVPP) PREVENTION PROJECT
Funding for Indigenous family violence prevention projects
Grant and FundingClosedDr. David S. Robertson Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for geology students in Canada- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Bursaries for Grade 12 Students Pursuing Studies Toward a Career in Law
Bursaries for Ontario students entering justice studies 
Grant and FundingClosedTCF Canada Youth Bursary Program
Post-secondary bursary support for Canadian youth
Grant and FundingOpenSkills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway
Funds to support upgrades or construction of training centers
Grant and FundingClosedGrant Burnyeat Student Series
Student theatre program with exhibition opportunities- Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Mental Health Fund: Call for proposals 2024
Supports youth mental health services and access 
Grant and FundingClosedUINR 2025 Science, Technology & Natural Resources Scholarships
Scholarships for science and technology students
Grant and FundingOpenNeighbourhood Grant Program - Celebration and Activity Grant
Support for community events in Chilliwack
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program
Supports Ottawa youth pursuing careers in arts and cultureFind tailored funding for your business
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenCréavenir
Help for entrepreneurs 18 to 39 who can't get financing
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedCAEHM - Formations
Business support and training for entrepreneurs- Grant and FundingClosed
Les Anciens de Shawinigan - Scholarships
Annual scholarships for graduate students - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
JUEL Foundation Grants and Player Assist Program (PAP)
Funding for elite female student-athletes 
Grant and FundingClosedYRPH Scholarship/Bursary Program
Scholarships for Christian private school students
Grant and FundingOpenArchaeology and Palaeontology Research Support
Supports archaeological and paleontological research in Nunavut
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedRegional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedHSR Fare Assist
Discounted transit fares for eligible Hamilton residents
Grant and FundingOpenCinespace Technician Roster
Training and placements for Indigenous film and television crew
Grant and FundingClosedJoyce Foundation Bursary
Support for Memorial University students’ tuition costs
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedThe Virtue Foundation — Direct Service Programs for Children
Ranch-based support for children and families
Grant and FundingClosedLearning, Earning and Parenting Program
Support for young parents completing high school
Grant and FundingClosedSustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)Funding for agri-food innovation in northern Ontario- Expert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employment Ontario
Support employers to find employees in Ontario 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchivedMRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Créavenir
Financial support and guidance for young entrepreneurs in Beauharnois-Salaberry
- Researchers And FacilitiesWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Grants for scientific succession
Support for emerging cancer researchers 
Grant and FundingClosedARTA-ORBIT Insurance Services Scholarships
Scholarships for education and career development
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedQuebec Creative Pavilion at Cannes Film Market
Access to the Quebec Creative Pavilion in Cannes