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Last Update: June 17, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants supports individuals, groups, and organizations worldwide through locally run chapters. The program funds community-focused ideas, with support varying by chapter and no strings attached.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community projects and locally focused initiatives.
- Thematic projects aligned with a specific chapter’s focus.
Documents Needed
- Project details
- Project title
- Project website, if available
- Information about yourself
- Up to 5 project images
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Groups
- Organizations
Who is not eligible
- Projects with only personal benefit and little community impact.
- Existing initiatives that would not gain meaningful added value from a small grant.
Eligible expenses
- General project costs supported by the selected chapter's monthly grant.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Personal projects with limited community impact.
- Existing efforts without significant incremental benefit from a small grant.
Eligible geographic areas
- Worldwide
- Armenia
- Australia
- Canada
- Malaysia
- Netherlands
- Qatar
- Singapore
- United Kingdom
- United States
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the selected chapter.
- Most chapters make decisions monthly.
- Some chapters decide during live public pitch events.
- If no answer is received within a few months, the project was likely not selected.
Additional information
- Each chapter operates independently.
- Support is provided with no strings attached.
- Some chapters are thematic rather than geographic.
- Applicants may apply to more than one chapter if relevant.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants Program
What is the Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants?
Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants supports individuals, groups, and organizations worldwide through locally run chapters. The program funds community-focused ideas, with support varying by chapter and no strings attached.
Who is eligible for the Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants program?
To be eligible for the Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants program, you must:
Submit via the online form.
Provide project details.
Choose a matching chapter.
What expenses are eligible under Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants?
Community projects and locally focused initiatives.
Thematic projects aligned with a specific chapter’s focus.
Who can I contact for more information about the Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants?
You can contact The Awesome Foundation by email at join@awesomefoundation.org or by phone at none.
Where is the Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants available?
The Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants?
Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants is funded by The Awesome Foundation