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Last Update: June 18, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Calgary, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Dow Canada Charitable Grants support community-focused initiatives near Dow Canada operations in Alberta and Ontario. Eligible applicants include registered charities, qualified donees, educational institutions, Indigenous communities within 100 km, and certain nonprofits. Funding supports thriving communities, STEM education, skilled trades, sustainability, inclusion, basic needs, circularity, water stewardship, decarbonization, and habitat conservation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Calgary, Fort Saskatchewan
- Alberta, Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community development initiatives.
- STEM education and skilled trades projects.
- Sustainability, inclusion, and basic needs initiatives.
- Circularity, water stewardship, decarbonization, and habitat conservation projects.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Qualified donees
- Educational institutions
- Indigenous communities
- Eligible nonprofits in Alberta and Ontario
Eligible geographic areas
- Calgary
- Fort Saskatchewan
- Lacombe County
- St. Clair Township
- Scarborough
- Alberta
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are submitted through Dow's grant portal when intake is open.
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
Additional information
- Applications are currently closed.
- Applicants should check back in early 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Dow Canada Charitable Grants Program
What is the Dow Canada Charitable Grants?
Dow Canada Charitable Grants support community-focused initiatives near Dow Canada operations in Alberta and Ontario. Eligible applicants include registered charities, qualified donees, educational institutions, Indigenous communities within 100 km, and certain nonprofits. Funding supports thriving communities, STEM education, skilled trades, sustainability, inclusion, basic needs, circularity, water stewardship, decarbonization, and habitat conservation.
Who is eligible for the Dow Canada Charitable Grants program?
To be eligible for the Dow Canada Charitable Grants program, you must:
Registered charities or qualified donees
Educational institutions and Indigenous communities
Eligible nonprofits in Alberta or Ontario
What expenses are eligible under Dow Canada Charitable Grants?
Community development initiatives.
STEM education and skilled trades projects.
Sustainability, inclusion, and basic needs initiatives.
Circularity, water stewardship, decarbonization, and habitat conservation projects.
Where is the Dow Canada Charitable Grants available?
The Dow Canada Charitable Grants program is available the province of Alberta, Ontario.
Is the Dow Canada Charitable Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Dow Canada Charitable Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Dow Canada Charitable Grants?
Dow Canada Charitable Grants is funded by Dow Canada