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Annual Grant Program - General Support Grants
Last Update: February 4, 2026
Canada
Supports operational costs for community-focused programs
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : February 16, 2026
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
Provides up to $10,000 to support programs and projects. Funding can cover up to 50% of eligible operating costs in areas such as health, education, arts and culture, sports and recreation, local environment, and social services.
Activities funded
- Programs or projects in Health.
- Programs or projects in Education.
- Programs or projects in Arts & Culture.
- Programs or projects in Sports & Recreation.
- Programs or projects in the Local Environment or Social Services.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 9,800
Run an after-school STEM tutoring club for middle school youth
$ 10,000
Deliver community art workshops and a public showcase for inclusion
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The program/project must fall within at least one of these areas: Health, Education, Arts & Culture, Sports & Recreation, Local Environment, or Social Services.
Who is eligible?
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
- Operational (operating) costs associated with the proposed program/project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
Selection criteria
- Volume of applications received.
- Quality of the proposed project.
- Availability of funding.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants are contacted whether or not funding is awarded.
- Funding decisions are expected by the end of March.
Additional information
- Program intake opens every winter.
- Funding decisions are communicated by the end of March.
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