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Canada Post Community Foundation Grants
Funding for children and youth community projects
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Schools as defined by the Education Act in each province, school/parent organizations, community libraries, daycares, Indigenous groups, recreation facilities, unregistered organizations, and small municipalities of 5,000 residents and under may apply for small project grants.
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Overview
Canada Post Community Foundation supports Canadian schools, charities and community organizations that provide programming for children and youth up to age 21, with project grants up to $25,000 and Signature Grants of $50,000. It funds community, education and health initiatives, including social services, arts and culture, and therapeutic or rehabilitative programs.
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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
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-based projects that increase organizational capacity and create or expand services rather than maintain existing services.
- Educational, therapeutic and rehabilitative programs.
- Health and physical activity projects for children from vulnerable communities, or those with disabilities or illnesses.
- Indigenous truth and reconciliation initiatives, including educational initiatives aligned with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
- Projects that teach or promote Indigenous languages, build intercultural understanding, or create anti-racism awareness and training.
Documents Needed
- Project budget
- Financial statement for the current year
- Notice to Reader or Compilation Engagement for grants of $5,001 to $15,000
- Review Engagement Report for grants of $15,001 to $25,000
- Independent audited financial statements for Signature Grant and Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant applications
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Schools as defined by the Education Act in each province, school/parent organizations, community libraries, daycares, Indigenous groups, recreation facilities, unregistered organizations, and small municipalities of 5,000 residents and under may apply for small project grants.
- Registered charities with a Canadian charitable registration number, registered non-profit organizations with a valid B/N business registration number, registered Canadian amateur athletic associations, and small municipalities of 5,000 residents and under may apply for project grants from $5,001 to $25,000.
- Only national charities and organizations may apply for a Signature Grant.
- Only Indigenous regional or local organizations may apply for the Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant.
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.
- Applications beyond the maximum of three per year are ineligible and automatically rejected.
Eligible expenses
- Mileage
- Facilities rental
- Communications activities
- Purchase, construction or addition of new equipment or facilities
- Hiring or training staff to develop or implement the project
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
Selection criteria
- Applications are scored using a point system.
- Organizations referred by Canada Post employees receive extra credit.
How to apply
- Learn about the Foundation and available grants.
- Determine if you are eligible to receive funding.
- Gather the documents you will need to apply for a grant.
- Submit your application during the grant application period through the online application system.
Processing and Agreement
- The application you submit is treated as your final application, and no further applications or additional information are accepted after submission.
- A volunteer group of Canada Post employees reviews and recommends applications to an independent Board of Trustees.
- Applications are reviewed from April to June, with trustee approval during that period.
- Decision outcomes are communicated in July or August, and grant recipients are publicly announced in September.
Additional information
- Every dollar raised goes directly to recipients because Canada Post covers all administrative costs.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Post Community Foundation Grants Program
What is the Canada Post Community Foundation Grants?
Canada Post Community Foundation supports Canadian schools, charities and community organizations that provide programming for children and youth up to age 21, with project grants up to $25,000 and Signature Grants of $50,000. It funds community, education and health initiatives, including social services, arts and culture, and therapeutic or rehabilitative programs.
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 increase organizational capacity and create or expand services rather than maintain existing services.
Educational, therapeutic and rehabilitative programs.
Health and physical activity projects for children from vulnerable communities, or those with disabilities or illnesses.
Indigenous truth and reconciliation initiatives, including educational initiatives aligned with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
Projects that teach or promote Indigenous languages, build intercultural understanding, or create anti-racism awareness and training.
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