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We Care We Share
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Canada
Support for socio-economic development initiatives in Canada
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : January 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
The maximum funding amount is not specified. It supports initiatives in Canada focused on health care and vitality, South Asian settlement programs, and livable and sustainable communities.
Activities funded
- Initiatives improving access to health care for people experiencing poverty
- Programs increasing awareness of health issues and available benefits
- Initiatives addressing malnutrition
- South Asian settlement initiatives (work skills, language skills, settlement and Canadian life education, financial literacy education)
- Community support initiatives (homelessness support, food banks, women’s shelters, family support organizations, community cleanliness and sustainability initiatives)
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 48,000
Deliver newcomer financial literacy and settlement skills workshops with childcare support
$ 49,500
Create a healthy meal-kit pantry program for vulnerable households
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The proposed initiative must support socio-economic development in Canada.
- The initiative must align with at least one stated focus area (Health Care and Vitality, South Asian Settlement Programs, or Livable and Sustainable Communities).
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations (especially for South Asian settlement initiatives)
- Organizations working with governments (for South Asian settlement initiatives)
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- The program is offered on an ongoing basis (no fixed deadline indicated).
- The funding priorities emphasize socio-economic development and broader access to opportunities in Canada.
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