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Exploring Collaboration Grants
Support for early collaboration planning and development
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Timeline
- Closing date : October 17, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $2,500 to help organizations explore collaborative opportunities. Funding can support workshops, meeting space, facilitators, equipment, project design and budgeting support, and other resources to develop a collaborative initiative.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 17, 2025
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
- Exploring and developing collaborative opportunities between partners
- Planning and designing a collaborative initiative prior to a full proposal
Documents Needed
- Completed Letter of Intent form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations pursuing collaborative opportunities
Eligible expenses
- Workshop costs
- Meeting space rental
- Facilitator fees
- Equipment costs
- Professional support for project design and budgeting
- Other tools or resources to help develop a collaborative initiative
Additional information
- Designed for organizations that have an idea but are not ready to submit a full application.
- The application process starts with a Letter of Intent form available for download on the Foundation website.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Exploring Collaboration Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Exploring Collaboration Grants. 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 Exploring Collaboration Grants?
This program provides up to $2,500 to help organizations explore collaborative opportunities. Funding can support workshops, meeting space, facilitators, equipment, project design and budgeting support, and other resources to develop a collaborative initiative.
How much funding can be received?
Exploring Collaboration Grants Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Exploring Collaboration Grants program?
To be eligible for the Exploring Collaboration Grants program, you must:
Organization-led collaboration initiative
Early-stage development focus
What expenses are eligible under Exploring Collaboration Grants?
Exploring and developing collaborative opportunities between partners
Planning and designing a collaborative initiative prior to a full proposal
Who can I contact for more information about the Exploring Collaboration Grants?
You can contact Richmond Community Foundation (RCF).
Where is the Exploring Collaboration Grants available?
The Exploring Collaboration Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Exploring Collaboration Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Exploring Collaboration Grants is a Partnering and Collaboration
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