Open
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Charis Foundation Grants supports registered charities in Canada, with projects in Canada and globally, to advance long-term, holistic and innovative work. The program emphasizes collaborative approaches, local church and local leadership principles, and prioritizes organizations with national scope.
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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
- 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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects in Canada
- Projects globally
- Graduate-level education at the institutional level
Documents Needed
- Letter of Inquiry
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Individual missionaries or students
- Individual students
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Debt reduction
- Individual missionaries or students
- Mission trips
- Canadian hospitals and healthcare
- Individual students
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Organizations with a national scope are prioritized.
How to apply
1
Review eligibility guidelines
- Review the funding guidelines, vision, mission, and guiding principles.
- Confirm that your organization and project align with the foundation’s priorities and limitations.
2
Verify organizational eligibility
- Check that your organization is a registered Canadian charity with an independent board or comparable governing body.
- Ensure that financial statements are available for review.
- Confirm that your request is not for an excluded purpose such as debt reduction, individual missionaries or students, mission trips, or Canadian hospitals and healthcare.
3
Prepare the Letter of Inquiry
- Prepare a one- to two-page Letter of Inquiry for your organization.
- Include a brief description of your ministry or work, your project, and the amount requested.
- Note that only one LOI per organization is accepted per calendar year, and funding is offered in one-year increments.
4
Submit the LOI by email
- Email your Letter of Inquiry to info@charisfoundation.ca.
- Use the subject line “LOI: [Your Organization Name]”.
- Submit during the Fall 2026 window from June 1 to July 31, 2026.
5
Await the review outcome
- The foundation reviews all submitted Letters of Inquiry.
- If selected, you will be invited to submit a full grant proposal with detailed next-step instructions.
- If not selected, you will be notified that your request will not proceed further.
Processing and Agreement
- All Letters of Inquiry are reviewed by The Charis Foundation.
- Following review, organizations are either invited to submit a full grant proposal or notified that their request has not been selected for further consideration.
- If the LOI is approved for the next stage, the organization is contacted directly with detailed instructions on the next steps.
Additional information
- There are two granting cycles each year.
- The Spring 2026 cycle is closed.
- Fall 2026 Letters of Inquiry are accepted from June 1 to July 31, 2026.
- Board decisions are expected in mid-October 2026.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Charis Foundation Grants Program
What is the Charis Foundation Grants?
Charis Foundation Grants supports registered charities in Canada, with projects in Canada and globally, to advance long-term, holistic and innovative work. The program emphasizes collaborative approaches, local church and local leadership principles, and prioritizes organizations with national scope.
Who is eligible for the Charis Foundation Grants program?
To be eligible for the Charis Foundation Grants program, you must:
Registered charities in Canada
Accountable to an independent board or comparable governing body
Financial statements available for review
What expenses are eligible under Charis Foundation Grants?
Projects in Canada
Projects globally
Graduate-level education at the institutional level
Who can I contact for more information about the Charis Foundation Grants?
You can contact The Charis Foundation by email at info@charisfoundation.ca or by phone at 905.849.8552.
Where is the Charis Foundation Grants available?
The Charis Foundation Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Charis Foundation Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Charis Foundation Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Charis Foundation Grants?
Charis Foundation Grants is funded by The Charis Foundation