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191 Community and Economic Development Grants for Canada

Grants to encourage community economic development, support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.

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Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Promote the Use of Solar Energy

Deadline 11/15/24 LOI Date: 05/15/24

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to promote the use of solar energy in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an expression of interest before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to maintain housing affordability and meet the challe...

GrantWatch ID#: 213883

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities in Eligible Locations to Improve the Quality of Life fo...

Deadline 11/30/24

Grants to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations for programs to improve the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended for activities within a broad range of focus areas, including the environment, education, and recreation. Priority will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 145808
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Grants to British Columbia Community Organizations for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline 12/31/24

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia community organizations for projects that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that improve the local economy. Eligible projects must support communities located in the following regions...

GrantWatch ID#: 202076

Grants to Manitoba Registered Charities and Qualified Donees in Eligible Locations for Progr...

Deadline 02/21/25

Grants to Manitoba registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations for a broad range of initiatives, including capital costs, operating support, programs, and projects. Funding is intended for projects in focus areas including, but not limited to of hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 162799

Grants to Ontario Nonprofit Organizations, Clubs, and Associations for Capital Projects to I...

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit community organizations and associations, clubs, and sports organizations to improve parks and recreational facilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for large capital projects to expand, renovate, or develop new facilities. Gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 193748

Grants to Manitoba Book Publishing Companies to Improve Marketing Activities

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Manitoba book publishing companies to improve marketing activities. Funding is intended to raise the profile of local book publishers and to increase sales of local books. Funding is also intended to support efforts to expand and sustain long...

GrantWatch ID#: 187898

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Hold Events on Public Streets

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations to hold events on public city streets in eligible regions. Funding is intended for recreational events that demonstrate the potential to attract tourists and participants from out of town. Funding is also intended for events th...

GrantWatch ID#: 139756

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Operate Community Facilities in Rural Ar...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to operate community facilities in rural areas. Funding is intended to support facilities that provide cultural, community, and recreational functions for residents. Eligible expenses include general opera...

GrantWatch ID#: 145948

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Charities in Eligible Locations to Sustain and Stren...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and registered charities to sustain and strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in health care, homelessness, mental health, and housing. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147608
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Grants to Canada Registered Charities for Programs that Protect the Economic and Social Righ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities and CBOs for programs that address poverty through systems change. Funding is intended for policy development, youth support, leadership development, and strengthening connections between communities. The Foundation's mission is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 155595

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Cities for Capacity Building Activities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in eligible cities for capacity development projects. Funding is intended to support transformative initiatives in the areas of planning and technology as well as capital projects that increase the long-term effectivenes...

GrantWatch ID#: 162291

Grants to Ontario, Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofits an...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Ontario, Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Newfoundland and Labrador registered charities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, education institutions, and indigenous and community groups for activities that build and strengthen communities in elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 162810

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Address Social Issues in Underserved Co...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and non-governmental organizations to address urgent social issues. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz and submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 162819

Grants to Ontario Businesses for Workforce Training to Meet Changing Industry Needs

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Ontario businesses to support workforce training activities that will address the needs of the province’s rapidly changing economy. Funding is available to businesses of all sizes. The purpose of funding is to defray the cost of limited-duration training co...

GrantWatch ID#: 163062

Grants to Nunavut Inuk Craftspeople and Artists in Eligible Locations for the Purchase of Tool...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to Nunavut Inuk craftspeople and artists in eligible locations for the acquisition of carving tools, sewing machines, and other sewing equipment. Funding is intended to assist local Inuit residents in creating their own...

GrantWatch ID#: 164258

Grants to Prince Edward Island Businesses and Nonprofits to Develop Company Websites

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to Prince Edward Island businesses and nonprofit organizations to establish or upgrade a website. Funding is intended to foster business growth by encouraging area businesses to utilize technology. The purpose of the gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 164380

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities and Qualified Donees for Projects to Benefit Eligible C...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees for resident-led projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that promote leadersh...

GrantWatch ID#: 164757

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to benefit youth and communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include resilient communities, protected planet, indigenous reconciliation, and future-ready youth. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 165145

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Positively Impact Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to positively impact communities. Focus areas include education and workforce development, financial literacy, small businesses, environment, clean energy, and disaster relief. Applicants in priority loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 165292

Grants to Canada Businesses, IHEs, Crown Corporations, and Research Organizations to Develop...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Canada businesses, IHEs, crown corporations, and non-governmental research organizations in eligible provinces to support the development and marketing of new services and products. Applicants must submit a project concept form prior to applying. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165390
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Financial Assistance and In-Kind Support to Canada Businesses and Nonprofits to Improve Operat...

Deadline Ongoing

Financial assistance and in-kind support to Canada businesses and nonprofit organizations seeking to expand or improve their operations. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. The program is intended to create opportunities for economic growt...

GrantWatch ID#: 165658

Grants to Northwest Territories Businesses and Entrepreneurs to Foster Economic Development

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Northwest Territories businesses and entrepreneurs to foster economic development. Funding is available in the following categories: micro-business, entrepreneur support, community economic development, sector support, and business intelligence and networking...

GrantWatch ID#: 166058
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Grants to Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon Private and Public Organizations for Eco...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon private and public organizations, including businesses, social enterprises, government agencies, and non-federal entities, to expand operations in order to strengthen the northern economy. Priority is given to program...

GrantWatch ID#: 166166

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Focus areas include arts and culture, workforce, environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 166864

Grants to Ontario Indigenous Communities for Mine Development Activities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario Indigenous communities in eligible locations for exploration and development activities in the mineral sector. Applicants are required to contact program staff and register in the online system prior to submitting an application. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 169281

Grants to Ontario Aboriginal Communities and Organizations for Mineral Exploration Projects

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ontario Aboriginal organizations and communities in eligible locations for projects related to mineral exploration. Applicants must register in the online application system prior to applying. Funding is intended to help Indigenous communitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 169283

Grants to Ontario Aboriginal Organizations and Communities to Promote Involvement in the Minin...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Ontario Aboriginal organizations and communities in eligible locations to promote involvement in the mining process. Applicants are required to register in the online system prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for communities located in ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 169284

Grants to Canada Charities and Donees for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities and qualified donees for projects to benefit local communities. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted prior to applying. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: health, social welfare, education, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 173735

Grants to Ontario Aboriginal Communities to Support Participation in the Mining Sector

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Ontario Aboriginal communities for projects to facilitate their participation in the mining industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations take at least three weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to increase communities' understanding of the m...

GrantWatch ID#: 174347

Grants to Ontario Indigenous Organizations and Communities to Support Participation in Mining ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Ontario Indigenous organizations and communities in eligible locations to increase capacity to participate in mining and mineral projects. Applicants are required to contact program staff and register in the online system prior to submitting an application. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 174348
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In-Kind Grants of Networking Equipment to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits

Deadline Ongoing

In-kind grants of technology equipment valued at up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to help increase their productivity, cost-efficiency, and scalability. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to applying. The grant is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175303

Grants to Nunavut Inuit Owned Businesses for Business Development and Establishment

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Nunavut businesses with Inuit owners to assist with the growth of the corporation. Funding will be awarded for projects in business development, which may include both loans and grant contributions. Additional support may be available to help...

GrantWatch ID#: 176356

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and For-Profits for Employee Training

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit and for-profit employers to enhance their workforce through professional training and education. Funding is intended to defray costs associated with workforce development courses, including tuition, course materials, and other fees. Training...

GrantWatch ID#: 178226

Grants to USA and Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Organizations for Environme...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Ontario nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational organizations for environmental stewardship projects. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support practical ways to simultaneou...

GrantWatch ID#: 178850
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, NGOs, and Individu...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International private, public, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, faith-based organizations, NGOs, and individuals to improve the lives of people living in poverty. Applicants are advised that required registr...

GrantWatch ID#: 181034

Rebates to British Columbia For-Profits and Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Business Consulti...

Deadline Ongoing

Rebates of up to $30,000 to British Columbia small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to recover the costs of customized consulting services. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. The program is intended for pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 181868

Grants to Nunavut Municipalities and Hunters and Trappers Organizations to Improve the Harvest...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Nunavut municipalities and hunters and trappers organizations for initiatives that add value to or build upon the territory’s harvesting sector. Funding may be requested to improve local harvesting economies and country food distribution. Funding is also av...

GrantWatch ID#: 182059

Grants to Nova Scotia Sports Organizations and Nonprofits to Bring Sporting Events to the Prov...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Nova Scotia Provincial Sport Organizations and qualifying nonprofit organizations to bring sporting events to the province. The purpose of the program is to promote and enhance the profile of sports in Nova Scotia. Funding may be requested for championships, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182404

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Host Local Sports Events that Increase Tourism in Eli...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to host local sports events that will increase tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support multiday sporting events that attract out-of-town visitors and participants to the city, thereby generating ove...

GrantWatch ID#: 182962

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Indigenous Communities, and Agencies for Events to Promote Econo...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous communities, and agencies in eligible locations for events that will promote economic development in the region. Applicants must demonstrate that the proposed event will facilitate t...

GrantWatch ID#: 183525

Rebates to British Columbia Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs in Eligible Regions for Innova...

Deadline Ongoing

Rebates of up to $50,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, businesses, and IHEs for innovative activities that foster economic development in eligible regions. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting a proposal. Requests will be accepted for projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 184101

Grants to Canada Qualified Donees for Programs that Address Climate, Reconciliation, and Commu...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Canada qualified donees for programs that benefit the community. Focus areas include strengthening communities, reconciliation, and climate. The purpose of this program is to advance community well-being and environmental sustainability at a generational scal...

GrantWatch ID#: 184312

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Businesses for Employee Training Programs

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations and businesses for workforce development and training. The purpose of the grant program is to provide unemployed and underemployed workers with opportunities to train for new or better jobs. Eligible costs include tuition ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184326

Grants to Prince Edward Island Organizations for Recreation, Sporting, and Tourism Events

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Prince Edward Island organizations for events that have a positive economic impact in eligible communities. Funding is intended for events that increase tourism to the local area. Eligible types of activities include sporting, recreational, and tourism events...

GrantWatch ID#: 184921

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Host Local Festivals and Events

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to host festivals and events in local communities. Funding is intended to provide economic and community benefit by encouraging the participation of area residents as well as visitors from outside the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185202
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Grants to New Brunswick Organizations to Host Business Gatherings and Events

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to New Brunswick organizations to host business gatherings and conventions in eligible locations that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to provide assistance for conducting seminars, trade shows, and meetings that will have a positive economic eff...

GrantWatch ID#: 185731

Fellowships to Ontario Individuals to Pursue Projects in Arts, Environment, and Local Economic...

Deadline Ongoing

Fellowships of up to $30,000 to Ontario individuals associated with nonprofit organizations or IHEs to pursue projects related to the performing arts, the environment, or improving inclusiveness in local economies. Applicants must consult with staff and submit an expre...

GrantWatch ID#: 186721

Grants and In-Kind Support to British Columbia Youth in Eligible Locations for Leadership Oppo...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to British Columbia youth in eligible locations for leadership opportunities in conducting community events and projects. The program is intended to provide groups of local teenage youth with funding, mentoring, and workshops ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186805

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Athletic Events that Promote Local Touris...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit sporting organizations in eligible locations for athletic events that promote local tourism. Funding is intended to host and promote events that have a positive economic impact on the community. The goal of the grant program is to attract v...

GrantWatch ID#: 188274

Grants to British Columbia Organizations in Eligible Regions to Host Community Events

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia organizations in eligible regions to host community events. Some applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to support the development of significant events open to the general pu...

GrantWatch ID#: 188633
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