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Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 4, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $15,000 to help charitable organizations strengthen internal capacity and long-term sustainability. It supports leadership and volunteer training, governance consulting, strategic planning, internal workshops, and infrastructure needs such as office equipment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 4, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Leadership and volunteer training.
- Governance training and consulting.
- Strategic and organizational planning support.
- Internal workshops.
- Infrastructure support, such as office equipment.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Charitable organizations
- Local charities
Eligible expenses
- Training and consulting services.
- Workshop costs.
- Office equipment and infrastructure purchases.
Additional information
- The program also stewards grants from the First West Credit Union Leaders’ Fund.
- Leaders’ Fund grants are awarded annually.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Capacity Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Capacity Grants. 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.
What is the Capacity Grants?
This program provides up to $15,000 to help charitable organizations strengthen internal capacity and long-term sustainability. It supports leadership and volunteer training, governance consulting, strategic planning, internal workshops, and infrastructure needs such as office equipment.
How much funding can be received?
Capacity Grants Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Capacity Grants program?
To be eligible for the Capacity Grants program, you must:
Charitable organizations
Internal capacity-building projects
Initiative described in the application
What expenses are eligible under Capacity Grants?
Leadership and volunteer training.
Governance training and consulting.
Strategic and organizational planning support.
Internal workshops.
Infrastructure support, such as office equipment.
Who can I contact for more information about the Capacity Grants?
You can contact First West Foundation (FWF).
Where is the Capacity Grants available?
The Capacity Grants program is available the province of Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the Capacity Grants?
Capacity Grants is funded by First West Foundation (FWF)