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Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 15,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 31, 2026
- Closing date : September 30, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides CA$5,000 to CA$15,000 for Canadian registered charities. It supports discrete projects in education, healthy communities, or environmental stewardship with measurable outcomes.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : August 31, 2026
- Closing date : September 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects in education.
- Projects that support healthy communities.
- Projects focused on environmental stewardship.
Documents Needed
- Completed HDR employee sponsor form.
- Letter of support from the HDR employee sponsor.
- Proof of eligible charity status.
- Most recent audited financial statement.
- Annual operational budget and itemized project budget.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities in Canada.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals, including scholarship applicants.
- Faith-based or faith-affiliated institutions.
- Organizations with a pending IRS issue affecting tax-exempt status.
- Organizations dedicated to the welfare of domesticated animals.
- Pass-through organizations, endowments, community foundations, rotaries, and operating foundations.
Eligible expenses
- Project costs for a discrete, stand-alone initiative.
- Costs directly tied to the project scope and itemized project budget.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operational support, including salaries, wages, consultants, contractors, or advisors.
- Travel support, capital campaigns, sponsorships, conference or event support, and prizes.
- Projects for individuals, including scholarships.
- Advocacy activities.
- Grants to faith-based institutions, pass-through organizations, endowments, community foundations, rotaries, operating foundations, and organizations dedicated to domesticated animals.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Alignment with one of the three focus areas.
- Quantifiable outcomes and measurable impact.
- Discrete project with a clear start and end date.
- Long-term sustainability beyond the grant term.
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit a letter of interest
- Send the letter of interest during the published intake period.
- Step 2: Wait for approval to apply
- Only organizations with an approved letter of interest can move forward.
- Step 3: Complete the application in the grant system
- Fill out the application form and upload the required supporting documents.
- Step 4: Submit the full application
- Submit the application within the application window.
Processing and Agreement
- Letters of interest are reviewed before full applications are accepted.
- Full applications are only accepted for organizations with an approved letter of interest.
- Applications are reviewed by the Canadian Advisory Committee.
- Funding decisions are announced after review.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by the Canadian Advisory Committee.
- An HDR employee sponsor is required for the application to be considered.
- Funding is intended for discrete, stand-alone projects with measurable results.
- Supported activities must remain sustainable beyond the grant term.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the HDR Canada Fund - 2nd Grant Cycle Program
What is the HDR Canada Fund - 2nd Grant Cycle?
This program provides CA$5,000 to CA$15,000 for Canadian registered charities. It supports discrete projects in education, healthy communities, or environmental stewardship with measurable outcomes.
How much funding can be received?
HDR Canada Fund - 2nd Grant Cycle Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on August 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the HDR Canada Fund - 2nd Grant Cycle program?
To be eligible for the HDR Canada Fund - 2nd Grant Cycle program, you must:
Canadian registered charity
HDR employee sponsor required
Project must have measurable outcomes
What expenses are eligible under HDR Canada Fund - 2nd Grant Cycle?
Projects in education.
Projects that support healthy communities.
Projects focused on environmental stewardship.
Who can I contact for more information about the HDR Canada Fund - 2nd Grant Cycle?
You can contact HDR Foundation by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the HDR Canada Fund - 2nd Grant Cycle available?
The HDR Canada Fund - 2nd Grant Cycle program is available the province of Quebec.