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Annual Grant Program - Community Impact Grant
Last Update: February 4, 2026
Canada
Funding for high-impact community projects
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
The program provides up to $100,000 to support larger-scale projects that significantly benefit the community. Funded initiatives must align with one or more priority areas: health, education, arts and culture, sports and recreation, local environment, or social services.
Activities funded
- Community projects focused on health
- Community projects focused on education
- Community projects focused on arts and culture
- Community projects focused on sports and recreation
- Community projects focused on the local environment or social services
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 98,000
Peer-led youth mental health supports with training and evaluation
$ 99,500
Surplus-food recovery kitchen producing affordable meals and training
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The project must significantly benefit the community.
- The project must align with at least one of the Foundation’s primary giving areas (Health, Education, Arts & Culture, Sports & Recreation, Local Environment, or Social Services).
- The applicant must be an eligible organization (as determined by the program).
Who is eligible?
- Eligible organizations
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
Selection criteria
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- Applications are accepted annually in the Fall.
- Funding decisions are expected in December.
- The amount awarded may vary based on application volume and project quality.
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