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Call for Ideas

Q: How much funding can be received?

Call for Ideas Funds up to 1000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Call for Ideas a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Call for Ideas is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Call for Ideas?

Call for Ideas is funded by JustChange

Q: Who is eligible for the Call for Ideas program?

To be eligible for the Call for Ideas program, you must: • Social, economic, or environmental idea • Submitted to a city-based chapter call

Q: Where is the Call for Ideas available?

The Call for Ideas program is available across Canada.

Last Update: February 3, 2026

Canada

Accelerates bold social, economic and environmental ideas

Grant and Funding

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Eligibility

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 1,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

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

All dimensions

Overview

This funding supports bold social, economic, and environmental ideas up to $1,000. City-based JustChange chapters award funds through a bi-monthly call for ideas.

Activities funded

Initiatives and ideas aiming for social impact.
Initiatives and ideas aiming for economic impact.
Initiatives and ideas aiming for environmental impact.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 980

Community repair pop-ups to reduce waste and extend product life

$ 995

Weekly low-cost produce stand using surplus food partnerships

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The idea must aim to create social, economic, or environmental impact.
The idea must be submitted through a city-based JustChange chapter’s bi-monthly call for ideas.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

City-based JustChange chapters (specific locations not specified).

Processing and Agreement

Additional information

Funding is awarded through a bi-monthly call for ideas.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for Ideas Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Call for Ideas. 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.