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Grants & Sponsorships
Support for social and environmental impact initiatives
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides donations of up to $25,000 and up to support Canadian charitable organizations. It funds innovative initiatives aligned with transitions out of poverty, helping good ideas grow, and fair financial inclusion.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
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
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Initiatives supporting transitions out of poverty.
- Initiatives focused on helping good ideas grow.
- Initiatives advancing fair financial inclusion.
- Innovative solutions addressing social inequity.
- Innovative solutions addressing environmental concerns.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profits
- Registered charities
- Social enterprises
- Foundations
- Associations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without a CRA registered charitable number.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Alignment with key focus areas (transitions out of poverty, helping good ideas grow, fair financial inclusion).
- Innovative approach to addressing a social inequity or environmental concern.
- Public accountability and annual reporting on activities, partnerships, and impacts.
- Commitment to improving effectiveness and increasing social impact.
- For $25,000 and up: clarity of expected results and measurement approach.
Additional information
- Large donations are specified as $25,000 and up.
- Organizations are expected to report publicly on activities, partnerships, and impacts in Canadian communities at least annually.
- Applicants should be able to explain expected results and how they will be measured (for large donations).
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grants & Sponsorships Program
What is the Grants & Sponsorships?
This program provides donations of up to $25,000 and up to support Canadian charitable organizations. It funds innovative initiatives aligned with transitions out of poverty, helping good ideas grow, and fair financial inclusion.
How much funding can be received?
Grants & Sponsorships Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Grants & Sponsorships program?
To be eligible for the Grants & Sponsorships program, you must:
Canada-based, CRA-registered charity
Social or environmental mandate
Aligned innovative solutions
What expenses are eligible under Grants & Sponsorships?
Initiatives supporting transitions out of poverty.
Initiatives focused on helping good ideas grow.
Initiatives advancing fair financial inclusion.
Innovative solutions addressing social inequity.
Innovative solutions addressing environmental concerns.
Who can I contact for more information about the Grants & Sponsorships?
You can contact DUCA Financial Services (DUCA).
Where is the Grants & Sponsorships available?
The Grants & Sponsorships program is available across Canada.
Is the Grants & Sponsorships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Grants & Sponsorships is a Grant and Funding