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Small Grants Competition

Supports community initiatives advancing human rights
Shriners Hospital for Children
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,500
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 24, 2025
Location
Canada

Overview

This funding provides up to $3,500 to support initiatives in Canada that promote or protect human rights. Supported activities can include any type of initiative, as long as it clearly references one or more human rights such as those in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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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 of any kind that help promote human rights.
  • Initiatives of any kind that help protect human rights.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals
  • Community associations
  • Schools
  • Not-for-profit organizations

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada (initiatives in Canada only)

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed within about one month after the posted closing date.
  • All applicants are notified whether their application was successful.

Additional information

  • Applications are reviewed within about one month after the posted closing date.
  • All applicants are informed whether or not they have been successful.

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 funding provides up to $3,500 to support initiatives in Canada that promote or protect human rights. Supported activities can include any type of initiative, as long as it clearly references one or more human rights such as those in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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: Eligible applicant type Human-rights-focused initiative Initiative in Canada

What expenses are eligible under Small Grants Competition?

Initiatives of any kind that help promote human rights. Initiatives of any kind that help 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

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