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Organizational Grants

Q: Who is eligible for the Organizational Grants program?

To be eligible for the Organizational Grants program, you must: Advances community narrative power Addresses systemic barriers Aligned with stated priorities

Q: Where is the Organizational Grants available?

The Organizational Grants program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Organizational Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Organizational Grants is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Organizational Grants?

Organizational Grants is funded by Inspirit Foundation

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Canada

Unrestricted operating support to advance narrative power

Grant and Funding

Overview

Provides unrestricted operating support of $50,000 per year and above. It supports organizations advancing community narrative power through infrastructure, platforms, and systemic change work.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Develop strategic partnerships

Eligible Funding

Minimum amount : 50,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

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

Activities funded

Building infrastructure and platforms that support communities to build collective narrative power and shift resources
Work to influence cultural norms, behaviours, or policies related to narrative and systemic change
Initiatives aligned with building equitable narrative ecosystems
Initiatives supporting Indigenous narrative sovereignty and advancing reconciliation
Initiatives aimed at challenging Islamophobia

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 75,000

Strengthen year-round narrative power programs countering Islamophobia through partnerships

$ 60,000

Scale Indigenous-led storytelling platform to advance reconciliation and narrative sovereignty

Eligibility

The organization’s work advances narrative power within communities.
The organization provides solutions to address systemic barriers.
The organization aligns with at least one priority area: building equitable narrative ecosystems, Indigenous narrative sovereignty and advancing reconciliation, or challenging Islamophobia.
The organization acts as an attractor/driver with influence within and beyond its geographic community.
The organization can explain how the funding will support its priorities and approach.

Who is eligible?

Organizations advancing narrative power within communities
Community-grounded organizations working with partners and diverse audiences
Organizations focused on narrative and/or systemic change

Who is not eligible

Organizations that are not invited to apply (invitation-only stream)

Eligible expenses

General operating costs (unrestricted use)

Eligible geographic areas

Canada

Additional information

Organizational Grants are currently invitation-only.
Funding is described as unrestricted general operating support.

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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?

Who is eligible for the Organizational Grants program?

What expenses are eligible under Organizational Grants?

Building infrastructure and platforms that support communities to build collective narrative power and shift resources Work to influence cultural norms, behaviours, or policies related to narrative and systemic change Initiatives aligned with building equitable narrative ecosystems Initiatives supporting Indigenous narrative sovereignty and advancing reconciliation Initiatives aimed at challenging Islamophobia