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Strengthening the Charitable Sector
Nonprofit sector capacity building
Offered by
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Who can apply
Qualified Canadian donees, including registered charities and municipalities
See full eligibility
Overview
Capacity Building supports nonprofit sector initiatives that address structural challenges in access to capital, governance, and legal, digital, or data infrastructure. It is open to qualified Canadian donees, nonprofit organizations, and unrecognized donees when projects align with funding priorities and take place in Canada.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Grant-making Foundations
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Efforts to remove barriers to capital access for nonprofits and communities, including regulatory issues, complicated requirements, or systems that hinder access
- Policy, advocacy, or governance projects for nonprofit or social finance organizations, including tools and training to improve organizational effectiveness
- Platforms, services, or open tools that improve transparency, accountability, and coordination within the sector
- Networks across the nonprofit sector that strengthen organizational capacity and leadership
Documents Needed
- Preliminary form with six project questions and four budget questions
- Detailed form for the selected area of interest, if approved to step 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Qualified Canadian donees, including registered charities and municipalities
- Nonprofit organizations
- Unrecognized donees as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency
Who is not eligible
- Unsolicited applicants
- Organizations not invited by the Foundation
- For-profit businesses
Eligible expenses
- Core operating support for selected organizations
- Capacity-building tools and training
- Technology, data, or coordination platforms
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fundraising campaigns, including staff salaries dedicated to fundraising; deficit reduction or capital shortfalls; endowments for universities, colleges, or hospitals
- Recurring operating costs or frontline services
- Support for private schools
- Construction, renovation, or building purchases
- Film, video, or publication production; conferences, workshops, or seminars unless directly related to the Foundation’s priorities and support for equity-seeking or underrepresented groups; training, scholarships, or grants
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Fit with the Foundation’s funding priorities
- Clear alignment with the chosen area of interest
- Strength of the detailed proposal and evaluation approach
- Final approval by the Board of Directors
How to apply
- Choose the interest area that best matches your project and complete the brief form.
- If the first step is approved, complete the detailed form for the selected area of interest.
- Submit proposals through the Contributions and Reports Portal.
- Do not send proposals by email or mail.
Processing and Agreement
- A team member reviews the proposal and contacts the organization by phone to begin due diligence.
- The same team member acts as the main contact for the file and provides updates and timelines throughout the process.
- The overall process usually takes three to five months.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Strengthening the Charitable Sector Program
What is the Strengthening the Charitable Sector?
Capacity Building supports nonprofit sector initiatives that address structural challenges in access to capital, governance, and legal, digital, or data infrastructure. It is open to qualified Canadian donees, nonprofit organizations, and unrecognized donees when projects align with funding priorities and take place in Canada.
Who is eligible for the Strengthening the Charitable Sector program?
To be eligible for the Strengthening the Charitable Sector program, you must:
The project must align with the Foundation’s funding priorities.
The project activities must take place in Canada.
The applicant must be a qualified Canadian donee, a nonprofit organization, or an unrecognized donee.
What expenses are eligible under Strengthening the Charitable Sector?
Efforts to remove barriers to capital access for nonprofits and communities, including regulatory issues, complicated requirements, or systems that hinder access
Policy, advocacy, or governance projects for nonprofit or social finance organizations, including tools and training to improve organizational effectiveness
Platforms, services, or open tools that improve transparency, accountability, and coordination within the sector
Networks across the nonprofit sector that strengthen organizational capacity and leadership
Where is the Strengthening the Charitable Sector available?
The Strengthening the Charitable Sector program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Strengthening the Charitable Sector a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Strengthening the Charitable Sector is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Strengthening the Charitable Sector?
Strengthening the Charitable Sector is funded by The Muttart Foundation