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Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500 - $ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canary Fund offers seed grants of $1,500 to $5,000 to support early-stage community projects in Northeast Wisconsin. It funds grassroots initiatives that address unmet local needs and can include supplies, materials, professional services, and promotional costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Environment
- Animal Protection
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- LGBTQ+ community
- Rural / Remote communities
- Artists / creatives
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Early-stage local projects that address unmet community needs
- Grassroots initiatives led by individuals, students, or community groups
- Projects in areas such as human services, youth leadership, arts and culture, wellness, sustainability, and economic empowerment
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Additional parental, guardian, or school signatures for applicants under 18 when required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Students under 18
- Community groups unaffiliated with larger organizations
- Non-profit organizations that have existed for less than five years
Who is not eligible
- Established organizations with well-developed funding sources
- Projects whose main benefit is to the applicant or one individual
- Projects involving election campaigning or unlawful activity
- Projects focused on religious worship, instruction, or proselytization
Eligible expenses
- Supplies and program materials
- Website design
- Discounted professional services
- Printing, copying, promotional costs, and technical support
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the grantee signs the contract
- Projects that conflict with the fund’s mission and values
- Projects benefiting mainly the grantee or one individual
- Political electioneering, unlawful activity, or improper private benefit
- Religious worship, instruction, or proselytization
Eligible geographic areas
- Brown County
- Calumet County
- Door County
- Kewaunee County
- Manitowoc County
- Marinette County
- Menominee County
- Oconto County
- Outagamie County
- Shawano County
- Sheboygan County
- Winnebago County
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed during two granting cycles each year.
- Applicants may be contacted for additional questions.
- Funding is not guaranteed and depends on the review.
- If approved, a contract must be signed before project expenses are covered.
Additional information
- The program has two granting cycles per year.
- Applicants are encouraged to submit even if they are unsure about eligibility.
- Unsuccessful projects may be revisited in later cycles.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Seeds for Deeds Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Seeds for Deeds. 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 Seeds for Deeds?
The Canary Fund offers seed grants of $1,500 to $5,000 to support early-stage community projects in Northeast Wisconsin. It funds grassroots initiatives that address unmet local needs and can include supplies, materials, professional services, and promotional costs.
How much funding can be received?
Seeds for Deeds Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Seeds for Deeds program?
To be eligible for the Seeds for Deeds program, you must:
Early-stage community project
Applicant based in Northeast Wisconsin
Total budget of $50,000 or less
What expenses are eligible under Seeds for Deeds?
Early-stage local projects that address unmet community needs
Grassroots initiatives led by individuals, students, or community groups
Projects in areas such as human services, youth leadership, arts and culture, wellness, sustainability, and economic empowerment
Who can I contact for more information about the Seeds for Deeds?
You can contact The Canary Fund by email at thecanaryfund@gmail.com or by phone at (920) 530-1344.
Where is the Seeds for Deeds available?
The Seeds for Deeds program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Seeds for Deeds?
Seeds for Deeds is funded by The Canary Fund