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AWS Imagine Grant Canada
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Canada
Support for technology-driven nonprofit innovation
Other Support
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 2, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- National
Overview
Provides up to $75,000 USD to help Canadian registered charities implement technology-driven projects. It supports pilot projects, proofs of concept, or existing programs that use cloud technology in a new or expanded way.
Activities funded
- Pilot projects that utilize technology in a new or expanded way.
- Proofs of concept for technology-driven solutions.
- Expansion of existing programs using technology in a new or expanded way.
- Highly innovative cloud projects that can produce scaled, repeatable solutions.
- Projects integrating advanced cloud services (e.g., AI, ML, HPC, IoT).
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 74,000
Cloud analytics and referral platform to prevent homelessness earlier
$ 73,500
IoT and AI smoke exposure alerts for vulnerable households
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a Canada nonprofit organization with an active registered charity number status.
- The proposal must be for a pilot project, proof of concept, or an existing program that uses technology in a new or expanded way.
- The project should be technology-driven and aligned with the organization’s mission-focused goals.
- For the Go Further, Faster award, the project must be highly innovative and leverage cloud technology.
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit organizations in Canada with an active registered charity number status.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not Canadian nonprofits.
- Organizations without an active registered charity number status.
Eligible expenses
- Project implementation costs (covered by cash funding).
- AWS service costs for launching workloads on AWS (covered by AWS Promotional Credits).
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
How to apply
- Step 1: Access application resources
- Review the application instructions and program guidelines.
- Step 2: Complete online application
- Apply through the designated application platform.
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- Support package can include AWS marketing promotion opportunities.
- Support package can include access to AWS technical specialists, including a project kickoff workshop and implementation support.
- The award aims to help nonprofits prioritize technology as a mission-critical component of their projects.
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