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Exploring Collaboration Grants

Support for collaborative project development
Funding available
$ 2,500
Deadline
October 17, 2025
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Organizations
See full eligibility

Overview

Exploring Collaboration Grants provide up to $2,500 to support organizations developing collaborative initiatives. Funding can be used for workshops, meeting space, facilitators, equipment, and other resources that help shape a project idea.
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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 $

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

  • Developing collaborative initiatives
  • Preparing a project idea for a full grant application

Documents Needed

  • Letter of Intent form

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Organizations

Eligible expenses

  • Workshops
  • Meeting space
  • Facilitators
  • Equipment
  • Professional support for project design and budgeting
  • Other tools or resources for developing the initiative

How to apply

  • Step 1: Complete the Letter of Intent
    • Download the Letter of Intent form from the Foundation website.
    • Fill in the required information for your organization and project idea.
  • Step 2: Submit the Letter of Intent
    • Send the completed form by email.
  • Step 3: Full application invitation
    • If invited, prepare and submit a full application.

Processing and Agreement

  • Submit a Letter of Intent first.
  • Selected applicants are invited to submit a full application.
  • The Letter of Intent can be submitted by email.

Additional information

  • The program is intended for organizations developing a collaborative initiative.
  • A Letter of Intent is required before a full application.
  • The application form is available for download from the Foundation website.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Exploring Collaboration Grants Program

What is the Exploring Collaboration Grants?

Exploring Collaboration Grants provide up to $2,500 to support organizations developing collaborative initiatives. Funding can be used for workshops, meeting space, facilitators, equipment, and other resources that help shape a project idea.

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: Organizations developing collaborative initiatives Early-stage project ideas Letter of Intent required first

What expenses are eligible under Exploring Collaboration Grants?

Developing collaborative initiatives Preparing a project idea for a full grant application

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