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Small Grants Competition
Support for grassroots human rights initiatives
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,500
Timeline
- Closing date : October 24, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports grassroots initiatives that promote or protect human rights. Applicants may request up to $3,500 for initiatives in Canada only.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,500 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 24, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
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
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Initiatives that promote or protect human rights.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Community associations
- Schools
- Not-for-profit organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed within one month after the posted closing date.
- All applicants are informed whether their application was successful.
Additional information
- Applications must be linked to one or more human rights.
- Projects should clearly reference the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- The program supports small grassroots initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Small Grants Competition Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Small Grants Competition. 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 Small Grants Competition?
This program supports grassroots initiatives that promote or protect human rights. Applicants may request up to $3,500 for initiatives in Canada only.
How much funding can be received?
Small Grants Competition Funds up to $3,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Small Grants Competition program?
To be eligible for the Small Grants Competition program, you must:
Human rights-focused initiative.
Applicant based in Canada.
Individuals, associations, schools, or nonprofits.
What expenses are eligible under Small Grants Competition?
Initiatives that promote or protect human rights.
Who can I contact for more information about the Small Grants Competition?
You can contact Shriners Hospital for Children.
Where is the Small Grants Competition available?
The Small Grants Competition program is available across Canada.
Is the Small Grants Competition a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Small Grants Competition is a Grant and Funding