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HDR Canada Fund - 2nd Grant Cycle
Funding for Canadian charity projects
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 15,000
Deadline
September 30, 2026
Opened August 31, 2026
Location
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 $
Funds Providers
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
- 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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
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.
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?
The application deadline for this grant program is September 30, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
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.
Where is the HDR Canada Fund - 2nd Grant Cycle available?
The HDR Canada Fund - 2nd Grant Cycle program is available across Canada.
Is the HDR Canada Fund - 2nd Grant Cycle a grant, loan, or tax credit?
HDR Canada Fund - 2nd Grant Cycle is a Grant and Funding