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Impact Challenge
Multi-year funding for trans and gender diverse communities
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 300,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 8, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
The Transcend Impact Challenge is a $1.5M fund supporting trans and gender diverse communities across Canada. It funds multi-year programs and projects that promote supportive environments, economic and financial stability, inclusion, housing, education, and health care access.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 8, 2024
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
- Social Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Programs and projects that support trans and gender diverse communities.
- Initiatives focused on supportive environments, economic and financial stability, and inclusion.
- Projects improving access to housing, education, or health care.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Charities in Canada.
- Nonprofit organizations in Canada.
- Organizations applying in partnership with another organization.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Round 1 applicants may be shortlisted for further diligence at the end of March.
- Final decisions and announcements are made in May.
- Funding is subject to review and selection by the Sonor Foundation and its partners.
Additional information
- The fund is multi-year, over 2 or 3 years.
- Organizations may apply in partnership with another organization, including for fiscal sponsorship.
- Applications are prioritized for trans-led, trans-focused, and trans-serving organizations where possible.
- An intersectional equity lens is used in decision-making.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Impact Challenge Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Impact Challenge. 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 Impact Challenge?
The Transcend Impact Challenge is a $1.5M fund supporting trans and gender diverse communities across Canada. It funds multi-year programs and projects that promote supportive environments, economic and financial stability, inclusion, housing, education, and health care access.
How much funding can be received?
Impact Challenge Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Impact Challenge program?
To be eligible for the Impact Challenge program, you must:
Canadian charity or nonprofit.
Supports trans and gender diverse communities.
Partnership applications allowed.
What expenses are eligible under Impact Challenge?
Programs and projects that support trans and gender diverse communities.
Initiatives focused on supportive environments, economic and financial stability, and inclusion.
Projects improving access to housing, education, or health care.
Where is the Impact Challenge available?
The Impact Challenge program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Impact Challenge?
Impact Challenge is funded by The Sonor Foundation, Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF)