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Ad Grants

Free LinkedIn ad credits for nonprofit outreach
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Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : July 11, 2025
Location
Canada

Overview

This program provides free LinkedIn ad credits, with amounts varying by application criteria. It supports large-scale advertising initiatives such as awareness campaigns, recruiting participants or volunteers, hiring, and attracting corporate partners.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : July 11, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Employment and Training
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • International

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Building awareness or providing education about a priority issue through LinkedIn advertising
  • Recruiting program participants through LinkedIn advertising
  • Recruiting volunteers through LinkedIn advertising
  • Hiring talent through LinkedIn advertising
  • Attracting corporate partners through LinkedIn advertising

Documents Needed

  • Tax documentation confirming charitable (nonprofit) status

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Accredited nonprofit organizations focused on economic opportunity for professionals overcoming barriers
  • Accredited nonprofit organizations focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Accredited nonprofit organizations focused on environmental sustainability

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations supporting causes outside economic opportunity (as defined), diversity/equity/inclusion, or environmental sustainability

Eligible expenses

  • LinkedIn advertising (ad credits)

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Applications from organizations supporting causes outside the stated priority areas

Eligible geographic areas

  • Worldwide

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are assessed during annual application periods.
  • Organizations are informed of selection decisions by September 8, 2025.

Additional information

  • Selected applicants are connected with a LinkedIn advertising expert for consultation and best practices.
  • Applications are offered during annual intake periods.
  • Selection decisions are communicated by September 8, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Ad Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ad Grants. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Ad Grants?

This program provides free LinkedIn ad credits, with amounts varying by application criteria. It supports large-scale advertising initiatives such as awareness campaigns, recruiting participants or volunteers, hiring, and attracting corporate partners.

Who is eligible for the Ad Grants program?

To be eligible for the Ad Grants program, you must: Accredited nonprofit with tax documentation LinkedIn Company Page active for 6+ months Mission aligned with stated priority areas

What expenses are eligible under Ad Grants?

Building awareness or providing education about a priority issue through LinkedIn advertising Recruiting program participants through LinkedIn advertising Recruiting volunteers through LinkedIn advertising Hiring talent through LinkedIn advertising Attracting corporate partners through LinkedIn advertising

Where is the Ad Grants available?

The Ad Grants program is available across Canada.

Who can I contact for more information about the Ad Grants?

You can contact Linkedin.

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