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Small Donations Program
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Canada
Supports projects run by local community organizations
Grant and Funding
Overview
The program provides donations of up to $10,000 to local community organizations. It supports projects that community organizations want to fund.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Activities funded
- Community organization projects seeking funding support
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 9,800
Weekly community dinners and hygiene kits for vulnerable families
$ 9,950
Weekend STEM pop-up makerspace with take-home electronics kits
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a local community organization.
- The request must be for funding a project.
Who is eligible?
- Local community organizations
How to apply
Step 1: Prepare request information
- Write a description of your organization.
- Write a description of the project you want to fund.
- Send your organization and project information to the Small Donations Committee by email.
Additional information
- Donations are provided on a yearly basis.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Contacts
admin@rotaryclubofcalgary.ca
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