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GHD Foundation STEAM Education Innovation Grants
Funding for innovative STEAM education projects
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 30, 2026
- Closing date : May 1, 2026
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Overview
This program offers one-off funding for innovative STEAM education projects in Canada, the US, and Australia. It supports new approaches that improve access to STEAM education and employment for young people aged 8–26, including educator capacity, early STEAM programs, and scholarships or bursaries.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : March 30, 2026
- Closing date : May 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Rural / Remote communities
- Academia / students
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and testing of new STEAM education ideas
- New programs, technologies, or delivery models
- Reimagining existing STEAM programs for new populations or contexts
- System-level approaches to improve equity in STEAM education
- Pilot programs and other early-, mid-, or late-stage innovation activities
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Budget template
- Supporting documentation, such as an annual report, impact report, strategic plan, or financial report if not publicly available
- Relevant safeguarding policy or documentation
- Anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and anti-fraud documentation, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities in Canada
- Registered 501(c)(3) charitable organisations in the United States
- Registered charities in Australia with DGR Item 1 endorsement
- Charitable organisations with an approved fiscal sponsor or auspice, where applicable
Who is not eligible
- Organisations that received a GHD Foundation STEAM Education grant within the past 12 months
- Organisations without charitable status, unless applying through an approved fiscal sponsor or auspice
- Organisations proposing non-charitable, partisan, or fundraising-only activities
Eligible expenses
- Program establishment and delivery costs for STEAM engagement, skills-building, and training
- Research and development for new solutions, including think tanks, models, and strategies to improve STEAM outcomes
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Environmental projects
- General fundraising appeals
- Partisan projects, organisations, or activities
- Retrospective activities
- Non-charitable activities
- Event, conference, or corporate sponsorships
- Industry association memberships
- Routine expansion of business-as-usual programs without significant adaptation
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- United States
- Australia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the closing date
- Shortlisted applicants are notified by 1 June 2026
- Final outcomes are communicated by 29 June 2026
- Successful applicants are expected to begin in August 2026
- Approved applicants must accept the grant terms and conditions in the grant agreement
Additional information
- One application per organisation.
- Shortlisted applicants are notified before final outcomes.
- Successful projects are expected to start in August 2026.
- A closure report with financial reconciliation is required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the GHD Foundation STEAM Education Innovation Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the GHD Foundation STEAM Education Innovation 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 GHD Foundation STEAM Education Innovation Grants?
This program offers one-off funding for innovative STEAM education projects in Canada, the US, and Australia. It supports new approaches that improve access to STEAM education and employment for young people aged 8–26, including educator capacity, early STEAM programs, and scholarships or bursaries.
How much funding can be received?
GHD Foundation STEAM Education Innovation Grants Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **May 1, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the GHD Foundation STEAM Education Innovation Grants program?
To be eligible for the GHD Foundation STEAM Education Innovation Grants program, you must:
Registered charitable organisation
Project must be innovative
Project based in the eligible country
What expenses are eligible under GHD Foundation STEAM Education Innovation Grants?
Development and testing of new STEAM education ideas
New programs, technologies, or delivery models
Reimagining existing STEAM programs for new populations or contexts
System-level approaches to improve equity in STEAM education
Pilot programs and other early-, mid-, or late-stage innovation activities
Who can I contact for more information about the GHD Foundation STEAM Education Innovation Grants?
You can contact GHD Foundation (GHD) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the GHD Foundation STEAM Education Innovation Grants available?
The GHD Foundation STEAM Education Innovation Grants program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.