
Closed
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
CREATE ACTION provides up to $50,000 USD in cash plus $50,000 USD in Sony Electronics products. It supports nonprofit initiatives that create lasting community impact, including STEAM/academic enrichment, workforce development, and services for underserved and under-represented groups.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- $ 500,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Education
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- STEAM and academic enrichment initiatives serving local communities.
- Workforce development initiatives serving local communities.
- Nonprofit services supporting underserved and under-represented groups.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
- Canadian provincially incorporated nonprofit organizations (excluding Quebec), other than educational institutions.
- Canadian Federally incorporated nonprofit organizations (excluding Quebec), other than educational institutions.
Who is not eligible
- Canadian nonprofit organizations located in Quebec.
- Educational institutions in Canada.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible activities supported through direct cash funding (up to $50,000 USD).
- Sony Electronics products provided (valued up to $50,000 USD).
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications from Canadian nonprofit organizations based in Quebec.
- Applications from educational institutions in Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
- Canada (excluding Quebec)
Additional information
- Selected organizations also receive a Sony-produced short film telling the organization’s story.
- Additional opportunities for collaboration, partnership, and marketing support may be offered.
Frequently Asked Questions about the CREATE ACTION Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CREATE ACTION. 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 CREATE ACTION?
CREATE ACTION provides up to $50,000 USD in cash plus $50,000 USD in Sony Electronics products. It supports nonprofit initiatives that create lasting community impact, including STEAM/academic enrichment, workforce development, and services for underserved and under-represented groups.
How much funding can be received?
CREATE ACTION Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CREATE ACTION program?
To be eligible for the CREATE ACTION program, you must:
Eligible nonprofit organization status
Local community-serving mission
Aligned with stated focus areas
What expenses are eligible under CREATE ACTION?
STEAM and academic enrichment initiatives serving local communities.
Workforce development initiatives serving local communities.
Nonprofit services supporting underserved and under-represented groups.
Where is the CREATE ACTION available?
The CREATE ACTION program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the CREATE ACTION?
CREATE ACTION is funded by Sony Electronics Inc.
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