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Tutator Forward

Q: How much funding can be received?

Tutator Forward Funds up to 1000000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Tutator Forward a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Tutator Forward is a Other Support

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Tutator Forward?

Tutator Forward is funded by Fondation Tutator

Q: Who is eligible for the Tutator Forward program?

To be eligible for the Tutator Forward program, you must: • Social or environmental mission • Need impact-focused software • Ability to sustain the solution

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Tutator Forward?

You can contact Fondation Tutator.

Q: Where is the Tutator Forward available?

The Tutator Forward program is available across Canada.

Last Update: February 3, 2026

Canada

Customized software development for impact-driven operations

Other Support

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Minimum amount : 75,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : June 22, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
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

Other Education
Other Health Services
Law and Legal Services
Environment
Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Not Elsewhere Classified

Target groups

Nonprofits / charities

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

International

Overview

This initiative provides in-kind customized software development valued up to $1,000,000 USD. It supports impact-focused applications that improve program and beneficiary management, excluding administrative systems like HR, accounting, or CRM.

Activities funded

Development of custom software applications to manage programs and beneficiaries.
Design and implementation of tools that streamline service delivery and operational workflows tied to direct impact.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 920,000

Custom case management system to improve mental-health service delivery

$ 480,000

Route-optimized delivery and beneficiary tracking for subsidized meal kits

Documents Needed

Eligibility

Have a clear mission to create positive social or environmental change.
Need a software solution to improve operations and service delivery.
Commit to measuring impact and improving efficiency.
Have the capacity to sustain the software after development (hosting, basic technical support, maintenance).

Who is eligible?

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
Social enterprises
Organizations operating in health, education, governance, justice, and environmental protection

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

HR system development
Accounting system development
CRM system development

Eligible geographic areas

Worldwide

Selection criteria

Processing and Agreement

Additional information

Most projects typically last 6 to 12 months, depending on complexity and the organization’s availability.
After deployment, selected organizations receive 6 months of second-level support and maintenance.
Applicants should plan for ongoing maintenance after the support period ends.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Tutator Forward Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tutator Forward. 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.