Research & Sector-Building Grants

• Letter of inquiry (maximum 1 page), if submitting one before applying

• The organization or group must be based in Canada.
• The proposed work must take place in Canada.
• The project must align with the funder’s granting priorities (equitable narrative ecosystems, Indigenous narrative sovereignty and advancing reconciliation, and/or challenging Islamophobia).
• The project must support research that bridges knowledge gaps and builds capacity to advance narrative power, or support sector-building through convenings that strengthen networks and advocacy.

Who is eligible?

• Registered charities
• Incorporated non-profit organizations
• Unincorporated non-profit groups and organizations

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada

• Email the funder in advance with questions or specific inquiries.
• Optionally submit a brief letter of inquiry (maximum 1 page).

• Access the grant application portal when it opens for the relevant round.
• Submit the application through the portal within the round’s intake period.

• Round 1 decisions are made by the end of June after the application portal opens April 2.
• Round 2 decisions are made by the end of November after the application portal re-opens July 15.

• The funder prioritizes newer initiatives that fill gaps in the current landscape.
• The funder has three cross-stream priorities: building equitable narrative ecosystems, Indigenous narrative sovereignty and advancing reconciliation, and challenging Islamophobia.
• Applicants may send a brief letter of inquiry (maximum 1 page) before applying.
• Due to high volume, the funder may not be able to respond to all inquiries.