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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