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Resilient Futures
Free financial support for low-income Canadians
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 14, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports organizations that expand free financial empowerment services for people with low and modest incomes. Funding can reach up to $1,000,000 annually for a partnership of organizations, depending on the stream, and can support tax filing, benefits assistance, coaching, counselling, and financial education.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : May 14, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Provide free financial empowerment services for people with low and modest incomes.
- Expand year-round tax filing, benefits access, one-on-one coaching or counselling, and financial education.
- Strengthen and coordinate local financial empowerment service ecosystems.
- Develop tailored financial empowerment services and outreach for priority populations.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations.
- Registered charities.
- Community organizations.
- Regional or population-focused hub organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Non-profits without a charitable number cannot apply directly to Streams 1 and 2 unless they partner with a registered charity.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada, including every province and territory.
Processing and Agreement
- The process includes a Letter of Intent stage followed by a full proposal stage for selected applicants.
- Selected applicants are invited to the full proposal stage in early June.
- Funding decisions are made in September.
- Applicants are notified in October.
Additional information
- Prosper Canada leads the initiative.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Resilient Futures Program
What is the Resilient Futures?
This program supports organizations that expand free financial empowerment services for people with low and modest incomes. Funding can reach up to $1,000,000 annually for a partnership of organizations, depending on the stream, and can support tax filing, benefits assistance, coaching, counselling, and financial education.
How much funding can be received?
Resilient Futures Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Resilient Futures program?
To be eligible for the Resilient Futures program, you must:
Non-profit or registered charity.
Free financial empowerment services.
Priority population focus for Stream 3.
What expenses are eligible under Resilient Futures?
Provide free financial empowerment services for people with low and modest incomes.
Expand year-round tax filing, benefits access, one-on-one coaching or counselling, and financial education.
Strengthen and coordinate local financial empowerment service ecosystems.
Develop tailored financial empowerment services and outreach for priority populations.
Who can I contact for more information about the Resilient Futures?
You can contact Social and Enterprise Development Innovations (SEDI).
Where is the Resilient Futures available?
The Resilient Futures program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Resilient Futures?
Resilient Futures is funded by Social and Enterprise Development Innovations (SEDI)