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Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Organizational grants provide unrestricted general operating support for Canadian organizations advancing narrative power and addressing systemic barriers. Funding starts at $50,000 per year and supports work aligned with the program’s priority areas.
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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
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- $ 1,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Organizational development and general operating support.
- Work that builds collective narrative power and supports systemic change.
- Initiatives that strengthen infrastructure, platforms, and community influence.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian charities and nonprofit organizations.
- Non-qualified donees aligned with the program’s priorities.
- Organizations working in arts, media, journalism, or related narrative-change fields.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations based outside Canada.
- Individuals.
- Projects taking place outside Canada.
Eligible expenses
- General operating costs.
- Salaries and labour costs, including consultant fees.
- Administration and project-related expenses.
- Materials and reasonable equipment costs essential to the work.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects or organizations outside Canada.
- Retroactive funding.
- Capital building costs.
- Fundraising, endowment, and debt relief.
- Partisan political activities and equity investments.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are by invitation only.
- Some applications may require a second stage with written responses, additional documents, and conversations with staff.
- Organizational grants require approval from the full Board of Directors.
Additional information
- Applications are currently invitation-only.
- The program prioritizes organizations shaped by Indigenous, Muslim, Black, and racialized voices.
- Funding is unrestricted general operating support.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Organizational Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Organizational Grants. 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 Organizational Grants?
Organizational grants provide unrestricted general operating support for Canadian organizations advancing narrative power and addressing systemic barriers. Funding starts at $50,000 per year and supports work aligned with the program’s priority areas.
Who is eligible for the Organizational Grants program?
To be eligible for the Organizational Grants program, you must:
Based in Canada
Annual budget of $250,000 to $1M
Advances narrative power
What expenses are eligible under Organizational Grants?
Organizational development and general operating support.
Work that builds collective narrative power and supports systemic change.
Initiatives that strengthen infrastructure, platforms, and community influence.
Where is the Organizational Grants available?
The Organizational Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Organizational Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Organizational Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Organizational Grants?
Organizational Grants is funded by Inspirit Foundation