Closed
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 30, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
Alterna’s Financial Inclusion Granting Program offers up to $20,000 for innovative initiatives that address financial inclusion and financial education in underserved communities. Priority is given to projects with potential for scale or replication and opportunities to partner with Alterna.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : May 30, 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
- Innovative financial inclusion initiatives.
- Financial education projects for underserved communities.
- Projects designed for replication or expansion to other communities.
- Initiatives developed in partnership with Alterna.
Documents Needed
- Maximum 2-page Letter of Inquiry (LOI).
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission of the Letter of Inquiry.
- Successful applicants are announced during Financial Literacy Month in November.
Additional information
- Preference is given to Alterna member organizations.
- Successful applicants are announced during Financial Literacy Month in November.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial Inclusion Granting Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial Inclusion Granting Program. 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 Financial Inclusion Granting Program?
Alterna’s Financial Inclusion Granting Program offers up to $20,000 for innovative initiatives that address financial inclusion and financial education in underserved communities. Priority is given to projects with potential for scale or replication and opportunities to partner with Alterna.
How much funding can be received?
Financial Inclusion Granting Program Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Financial Inclusion Granting Program program?
To be eligible for the Financial Inclusion Granting Program program, you must:
Organization applying for a financial inclusion initiative.
Project must serve underserved communities.
Preference for Alterna member organizations.
What expenses are eligible under Financial Inclusion Granting Program?
Innovative financial inclusion initiatives.
Financial education projects for underserved communities.
Projects designed for replication or expansion to other communities.
Initiatives developed in partnership with Alterna.
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial Inclusion Granting Program?
You can contact Alterna Savings by email at community.grants@alterna.ca.
Where is the Financial Inclusion Granting Program available?
The Financial Inclusion Granting Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Financial Inclusion Granting Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial Inclusion Granting Program is a Grant and Funding