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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.
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the HDR Canada Fund - 2nd Grant Cycle. 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 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 (HDR) 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.