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Charity Alive Fund
Supports education, healthcare, and women and children empowerment
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : September 1, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides funding to support projects focused on education, healthcare, and the empowerment of women and children. The maximum funding amount is not specified, and priority is given to projects aligned with responding to the cries of the poor, racial justice, and the climate crisis.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : September 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
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
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Health Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Women & girls
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Education-focused projects
- Healthcare-focused projects
- Projects that empower women and children
- Initiatives aligned with responding to the cries of the poor
- Initiatives aligned with racial justice and the climate crisis
Documents Needed
- Proof of tax-exemption status
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Designated charitable organizations with tax-exempt status
- Members of the Sisters of Charity Federation
- Organizations in the Vincentian family
Processing and Agreement
- After each application deadline, submissions are reviewed by the Charity Alive Fund committee.
- Applicants are generally notified of the decision within 90 days of the application deadline.
- Successful applicants are notified by mail.
- Declined applicants are notified by email.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed after each deadline, with decisions typically communicated within 90 days.
- Successful applicants are notified by mail, while declined applicants are notified by email.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Charity Alive Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Charity Alive Fund. 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 Charity Alive Fund?
This program provides funding to support projects focused on education, healthcare, and the empowerment of women and children. The maximum funding amount is not specified, and priority is given to projects aligned with responding to the cries of the poor, racial justice, and the climate crisis.
Who is eligible for the Charity Alive Fund program?
To be eligible for the Charity Alive Fund program, you must:
Designated charitable entity
Proof of tax exemption
Project aligns with stated priorities
What expenses are eligible under Charity Alive Fund?
Education-focused projects
Healthcare-focused projects
Projects that empower women and children
Initiatives aligned with responding to the cries of the poor
Initiatives aligned with racial justice and the climate crisis
Who can I contact for more information about the Charity Alive Fund?
You can contact Sisters of Charity Mount Saint Vincent.
Where is the Charity Alive Fund available?
The Charity Alive Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Charity Alive Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Charity Alive Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Charity Alive Fund?
Charity Alive Fund is funded by Sisters of Charity Mount Saint Vincent
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