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Last Update: May 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 8, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The Accelerator provides tech nonprofits with over $25K in unrestricted funding, mentorship, and community support. It is designed to help founders strengthen fundraising, build their team, and scale their impact through a three-month program.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 8, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Grant-making Foundations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Accelerator participation for tech nonprofit founders
- Fundraising pitch development
- Team-building and growth support
- Demo Day preparation and presentation
Documents Needed
- Organization name
- Website URL
- Organization one-liner
- Brief description of the organization’s work
- Issue areas and technology used by the organization
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tech nonprofits
Eligible expenses
- Unrestricted organizational funding
Additional information
- Fast Forward provides ongoing portfolio support after the Accelerator.
- Support may include tailored programming, peer circles, and one-on-one advising.
- Portfolio organizations continue to be promoted to funders.
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Accelerator Program
What is the The Accelerator?
The Accelerator provides tech nonprofits with over $25K in unrestricted funding, mentorship, and community support. It is designed to help founders strengthen fundraising, build their team, and scale their impact through a three-month program.
How much funding can be received?
The Accelerator Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The Accelerator program?
To be eligible for the The Accelerator program, you must:
Tech nonprofit organizations
Founder-led applicants
Organizations seeking to scale impact
What expenses are eligible under The Accelerator?
Accelerator participation for tech nonprofit founders
Fundraising pitch development
Team-building and growth support
Demo Day preparation and presentation
Where is the The Accelerator available?
The The Accelerator program is available across Canada.
Is the The Accelerator a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Accelerator is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the The Accelerator?
The Accelerator is funded by Fast Forward (ffwd)