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Canada Post Community Foundation Grants
Funding for children and youth community projects
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Canada Post Community Foundation Grants support Canadian schools, registered charities, registered non-profit organizations, amateur athletic associations, small municipalities, community organizations, and Indigenous organizations that deliver projects for children and youth up to age 21. The program funds community, education, health, therapeutic, rehabilitation, cultural, recreational, and reconciliation initiatives that create new services or expand an organization's capacity to serve young people. Project grants can provide up to $25,000, while Signature Grants and the Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant provide $50,000. Applications are submitted online during the annual February intake; for the 2026 cycle, applications opened February 9 and closed February 27 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, so the current application round is closed.
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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
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-based projects that create or expand services
- Educational, therapeutic, and rehabilitative programs
- Health and physical activity initiatives for children and youth
- Programming anchored in Indigenous truth and reconciliation
Documents Needed
- Project budget
- Financial statement for the current year
- Notice to Reader or Compilation Engagement for certain project grant amounts
- Review Engagement Report for certain project grant amounts
- Independent audited financial statements for Signature Grant applications
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian schools
- Registered charities with a Canadian charitable registration number
- Registered non-profit organizations with a valid B/N business registration number
- Community organizations, including unregistered organizations and community libraries
- Registered Canadian amateur athletic associations and small municipalities
Who is not eligible
- Regional or provincial chapters of national groups are not eligible for Signature Grants.
- Recipients of a 2024 or 2025 Canada Post Community Foundation Signature Grant cannot apply for any Signature Grants in 2026.
Eligible expenses
- New equipment
- Program costs directly related to delivery
- Facilities rental
- Communications activities
- Hiring or training staff
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Professional or amateur sports teams
- Activities outside Canada
- Debt reduction campaigns
- Mailing, shipping, or delivery fees
- Fundraising events such as golf tournaments, galas, runs, or races
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Applications are scored using a point system.
- Organizations referred by Canada Post employees receive extra credit.
How to apply
- Review the Foundation's grant types and confirm that the organization and project meet the relevant eligibility criteria. Prepare the project description, project budget, current-year financial statement, and any required Notice to Reader, Compilation Engagement, Review Engagement, audited financial statements, or other financial documents based on the requested amount and applicant type. Submit the application through Canada Post's online application system during the grant application period. For the 2026 intake, the system opened February 9 and closed February 27 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, with no deadline extensions. Applications are reviewed from March to June, trustee approval happens during the review period, decisions are communicated in July or August, and recipients are announced in September.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed from March to June.
- Trustee approval takes place during the review period.
- Decisions are communicated to applicants in July or August.
- Recipients are publicly announced in September.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted once a year in February for three weeks.
- Applications must be submitted online through the Foundation’s website.
- Applicants may submit up to three applications per year.
- No multi-year funding is available.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Post Community Foundation Grants Program
What is the Canada Post Community Foundation Grants?
Canada Post Community Foundation Grants support Canadian schools, registered charities, registered non-profit organizations, amateur athletic associations, small municipalities, community organizations, and Indigenous organizations that deliver projects for children and youth up to age 21. The program funds community, education, health, therapeutic, rehabilitation, cultural, recreational, and reconciliation initiatives that create new services or expand an organization's capacity to serve young people. Project grants can provide up to $25,000, while Signature Grants and the Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant provide $50,000. Applications are submitted online during the annual February intake; for the 2026 cycle, applications opened February 9 and closed February 27 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, so the current application round is closed.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Post Community Foundation Grants Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada Post Community Foundation Grants program?
To be eligible for the Canada Post Community Foundation Grants program, you must:
The applicant must have a detailed project plan and budget.
The applicant must provide the required financial documentation.
Some applicants must have a volunteer board of directors or organizing committee.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Post Community Foundation Grants?
Community-based projects that create or expand services
Educational, therapeutic, and rehabilitative programs
Health and physical activity initiatives for children and youth
Programming anchored in Indigenous truth and reconciliation
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Post Community Foundation Grants?
You can contact Canada Post Community Foundation by email at community@canadapost.ca.
Where is the Canada Post Community Foundation Grants available?
The Canada Post Community Foundation Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Post Community Foundation Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Post Community Foundation Grants is a Grant and Funding