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Last Update: June 23, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Canada
Overview
Carthy Foundation Grants support Canadian registered charities and other CRA-qualified donees in Canada. The program backs term-specific initiatives in environmental sustainability, sustainable agriculture, youth employment, and young adult entrepreneurship through feasibility studies, pilot projects, scaling, and applied research.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, Yukon
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Feasibility and project design grants
- Pilot and demonstration projects
- Scaling proven approaches
- Applied research that advances policy and practice in the funding areas
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian registered charities
- Other CRA-qualified donees
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General fundraising campaigns
- Ongoing program delivery
- Small-scale projects with limited scope
- Projects delivered outside of Canada
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Western provinces, for regional initiatives that are given preference
Selection criteria
- Strong understanding of the issue and broader context
- Strategic approach with impact beyond immediate delivery
- National or broad regional implications, or potential for broad replication
- Well-managed leadership, results orientation, and commitment to sharing knowledge and advancing policy and practice
- For regional initiatives, preference is given to Western provinces
How to apply
1
Check eligibility
- Review the eligibility checklist to confirm your organization is a registered charity or other CRA-qualified donee.
- Make sure your initiative aligns with the foundation’s funding approach.
- Confirm that the project fits within one of the four funding areas.
2
Submit inquiry
- Submit the initial Letter of Inquiry for the foundation to review.
- Foundation staff assess the project against the funding areas, granting approach, and available resources.
- If the project is a fit, you may be invited to submit a full proposal.
3
Prepare proposal
- Work with the foundation to complete the proposal.
- Provide any additional information needed to ensure the application is complete.
- The process at this stage is described as highly interactive.
4
External review
- Submit the proposal to independent external reviewers.
- Expert feedback and comments are gathered confidentially.
- The foundation may share the feedback with you and other funders.
5
Board decision
- The final decision is made by the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
- A decline can occur at any stage of the process.
Processing and Agreement
- Foundation staff review the Letter of Inquiry against the funding areas, granting approach, and available resources.
- If the review is positive, the foundation may request a full proposal.
- Proposals are submitted to an independent external review.
- Proposals are then presented to the Foundation’s Board of Directors for the final funding decision.
- A decline is possible at any stage in the application process.
Additional information
- The foundation typically invites 12 to 18 proposals per year.
- It aims to respond to initial project concept submissions within 2 to 4 weeks.
- If invited to submit a full proposal, final decisions average 2 to 4 months.
- The foundation does not wish to receive public recognition for its support.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Carthy Foundation Grants Program
What is the Carthy Foundation Grants?
Carthy Foundation Grants support Canadian registered charities and other CRA-qualified donees in Canada. The program backs term-specific initiatives in environmental sustainability, sustainable agriculture, youth employment, and young adult entrepreneurship through feasibility studies, pilot projects, scaling, and applied research.
Who is eligible for the Carthy Foundation Grants program?
To be eligible for the Carthy Foundation Grants program, you must:
The applicant must be a registered charity or a CRA-qualified donee.
The initiative must fit the foundation’s funding approach.
The initiative must fall within one of the foundation’s four funding areas.
What expenses are eligible under Carthy Foundation Grants?
Feasibility and project design grants
Pilot and demonstration projects
Scaling proven approaches
Applied research that advances policy and practice in the funding areas
Who can I contact for more information about the Carthy Foundation Grants?
You can contact Carthy Foundation by email at coordinator@carthyfoundation.org or by phone at 403.231.7922.
Where is the Carthy Foundation Grants available?
The Carthy Foundation Grants program is available the province of Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Carthy Foundation Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Carthy Foundation Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Carthy Foundation Grants?
Carthy Foundation Grants is funded by Carthy Foundation