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AWS Imagine Grant Canada

Q: How much funding can be received?

AWS Imagine Grant Canada Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the AWS Imagine Grant Canada program?

To be eligible for the AWS Imagine Grant Canada program, you must: Canadian registered charity (active status) Technology-driven pilot, proof of concept, or expansion Cloud-based, highly innovative solution

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the AWS Imagine Grant Canada?

You can contact Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Q: Where is the AWS Imagine Grant Canada available?

The AWS Imagine Grant Canada program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the AWS Imagine Grant Canada a grant, loan, or tax credit?

AWS Imagine Grant Canada is a Other Support

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Support for technology-driven nonprofit innovation

Other Support

Grant and Funding

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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Increasing community impact

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

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

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).

Eligible geographic areas

Canada

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.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about the AWS Imagine Grant Canada Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the AWS Imagine Grant Canada. 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.