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53 Operating Support Grants for Canada

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Grants to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools to...

Deadline 01/23/25

Grants to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Some applicants are required to submit a concept paper and consult with program staff prior to submitting a full...

GrantWatch ID#: 180453

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline 01/29/25

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for general operating support. Eligible organizations may have a focus that falls into one of the following categories: social services or sp...

GrantWatch ID#: 161226

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Indigenous Settlements, and Collaboratives for Capacity Developm...

Deadline 01/30/25

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, Indigenous settlements, and collaboratives for capacity development and organizational improvements and functions. Funding is intended for applicants providing ongoing services and programs that address social issues. Two leve...

GrantWatch ID#: 173807

Grants to British Columbia Cultural and Recreational Nonprofits to Support Operations and Capi...

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital improvements and operating support. Funding is intended to support local organizations serving rural regions that provide community programs in the areas of arts, sports, recreation, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 164822

Grants to Nova Scotia Organizations and Individuals in Eligible Regions for Programs and Servi...

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants to Nova Scotia organizations and individuals in eligible regions for programs and services that benefit the local community. Funding may be used for capital projects, to compete in events and tournaments, operating expenses, and travel assistance. Eligible appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 182950
NEW

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Support Operational Costs

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for operational expenses. Funding is intended to improve the ability of local nonprofits to operate and deliver services to the community. Focus areas include beautification, community enhancement, recreatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 184969

Grants to Canada Qualified Donees to Provide Recreational Activities for Children and Youth

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants to Canada qualified donees for recreational activities benefitting children and youth. Funding is intended for programming and operational support. These grants are intended to support help organizations that provide programming for youth with disabilities betwe...

GrantWatch ID#: 199513
NEW

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Operational Support

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and charities in eligible locations to strengthen operations. Funding is intended for overall operating costs as opposed to a specific project or activity. Eligible applicants are located in and serve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218527

Grants to Ontario Arts Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Arts Projects and General Operatio...

Deadline 02/03/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations for the development of the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support general operations and to assist arts organizations in the creation, production, and presentation of arts programs and projects. There a...

GrantWatch ID#: 142460

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits to Provide Cultural, Sports, and Recreational Programming fo...

Deadline 02/14/25

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations to provide cultural, sports, and recreational programming for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is available for programs and services intended for specific populations or those designed for the general public...

GrantWatch ID#: 170066
NEW

Grants and Loans to Nova Scotia New Farms and Farmers to Promote Economic Development

Deadline 02/15/25

Grants and loans to Nova Scotia new farms and farmers to promote economic development. Funding is intended to support and encourage new ownership of commercial farms. The goal of the grant program is to improve the financial stability of beginner farmers in the first y...

GrantWatch ID#: 211698
NEW

Grants to British Columbia Arts Charities for Operational Support

Deadline 02/18/25

Grants to British Columbia charitable arts organizations in eligible regions for operational support. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for a range of activities including supporting emerging artists, collabora...

GrantWatch ID#: 215964

Grants and In-Kind Support to Nova Scotia Organizations, Charities, and Groups in Eligible Reg...

Deadline 02/20/25

Grants and in-kind support to Nova Scotia organizations, clubs, charities, and cultural groups for a wide range of activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of public safety, youth development, se...

GrantWatch ID#: 167399
Upcoming

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations in Multiple States and Provinces for Projects to Preser...

Deadline 02/21/25

Grants to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Yukon, Northwest Territories, British Columbia, and Alberta organizations, groups, associations, bands, tribes, networks, and partnerships to preserve ecosystem biodiversity in eligible regions. Joint or collaborat...

GrantWatch ID#: 168666
Upcoming

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline 02/24/25

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and nonprofit societies to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is available for programs in the areas of culture, recreation, environment, and social services. Programs, services, and special events must...

GrantWatch ID#: 167382

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Music Organizations for Musical Performance...

Deadline 02/27/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit music presenting and performing organizations for musical performances and operational support. New applicants are required to create an account prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for organizations...

GrantWatch ID#: 180259
NEW

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits to Enhance the Tourist Industry in Eligible Locations

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit community organizations for activities that develop the tourist industry in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended to support the operating expenses of programs and projects an...

GrantWatch ID#: 166293
NEW

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Assist Disadvantaged Populations

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for operational support and programs that will improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended for initiatives that address the needs of individuals who are socially, economically, or...

GrantWatch ID#: 170944

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Nonprofits for Operational Support

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit arts organizations for general operational assistance. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to offset the costs associated with the administration, creation, production, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217712

Grants to Saskatchewan Registered Charities for Activities to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Saskatchewan registered charities for activities to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Program focus areas include cultural, social, and religious activities. Applicants may request operating, capital, or program-based funding. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173231

Grants to Alberta Charities, Agencies, and First Nations to Address the Needs of Local Communi...

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta registered charities, municipalities, and First Nation Bands to address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help organizations navigate a rapidly changing environment, whether it involves developing r...

GrantWatch ID#: 213216
NEW

Grants to Alberta Arts Nonprofits to Support General Organizational Operations

Deadline 03/03/25

Grants to Alberta community-based arts nonprofit organizations to support general operating costs. First-time candidates must contact program staff well in advance of the deadline and request an online registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to support acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 153747
NEW

Grants to Canada, Australia, and New Zealand Restaurants to Recover from Damages Caused by Nat...

Deadline 03/03/25

Grants of $10,000 to Canada, Australia, and New Zealand restaurants for disaster relief. Funding is intended to support underinsured restaurants with disaster-related expenses in the wake of a government-declared natural disaster. Eligible uses of funds include operat...

GrantWatch ID#: 209899

Grants to Ontario Nonprofit Interdisciplinary Arts Organizations for Operational Support

Deadline 03/06/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary arts organizations for operational support. New applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Organizations must have two or more art forms represented in their ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 178349

Grants to Ontario Nonprofit Arts Service Organizations to Support General Operations

Deadline 03/13/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts service organizations for operational support and capacity-building efforts. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for the ongoing operations of professional arts servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 153161
NEW

Grants to Ontario Black-Focused Arts Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Support General Opera...

Deadline 03/15/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit Black-led and Black-serving arts organizations in eligible locations to support programming and general operations. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist arts organizations that con...

GrantWatch ID#: 201501
Upcoming

Grants to Manitoba Registered Charities to Address Community Needs

Deadline 03/21/25

Grants to Manitoba registered charities in eligible locations for projects that address local community needs. Funding is intended for projects including capital campaigns, renovations, operating support, programming, and conferences. Projects must primarily benefit th...

GrantWatch ID#: 163260

Grants to Saskatchewan Arts Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline 03/31/25

Grants of up to $60,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for operating support. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to build capacity within the arts and culture sector i...

GrantWatch ID#: 205188
NEW

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits for Cultural Events in Remote and Rural Communities

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Manitoba nonprofit organizations to organize festivals and events in the northern region and rural communities. Funding is intended to cover operating costs associated with festivals that take place over a minimum of two days. This grant prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 176147

Grants to Alberta Nonprofit Arts Organizations to Support General Operations

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants to Alberta nonprofit arts organizations to support general operations. New applicants must contact the funding source five days in advance of the deadline. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to payroll, programs, promotions, and administration. Appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 178341
NEW

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Support Operations and Benefit Local Resid...

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations and community groups to support activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations that offer cultural and recreational activities and services. Applying organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 180564
Upcoming

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline 04/11/25 LOI Date: 02/28/25

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $80,000 to Alberta registered charities to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must submit a preliminary application before submitting a full grant application. Eligible activities include, but are not limit...

GrantWatch ID#: 173304
NEW

Grants to Ontario Charities in Eligible Regions for Capacity Building and Community Projects

Deadline 04/14/25

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ontario charities in eligible locations for projects that build organizational capacity and address community issues. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for small, time-sensitive ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172536
NEW

Grants to Manitoba Publishers to Improve Sales and Productivity

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Manitoba publishers for projects and activities that will help to improve sales and operations. Funding is intended to enhance the efficiency, productivity, and overall financial viability of publishing businesses. Grants may be used for prof...

GrantWatch ID#: 183772
NEW

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, IHEs, and First Nations and Metis Organizations to Benefit Resid...

Deadline 04/25/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, foundations, and First Nations and Metis organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for one-time initiativ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159573
NEW

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, Libraries, and Faith-Based Entities for Commun...

Deadline 08/20/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, municipalities, libraries, and faith-based entities to develop new ideas that benefit the community. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, sports and recreation, the e...

GrantWatch ID#: 174191

Grants to Alberta Arts Nonprofits for General Operating Expenses

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to Alberta nonprofit arts organizations for general operating expenses. New applicants are required to contact the funding source and register in the grant portal well in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended for local arts organizations whose vision and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 153738
NEW

Grants to Ontario Charities to Strengthen Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline 10/06/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario charities in eligible regions for projects that address identified community challenges and help to improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must have a consultation meeting with grant staff prior to submitting an a...

GrantWatch ID#: 158825

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline 10/31/25

Grants and in-kind assistance to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community projects, special events, and operating expenses. Programs should address community needs...

GrantWatch ID#: 215798
Upcoming

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Produce and Present Visual Arts Exhibitions

Deadline 04/01/27

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations that produce and present visual arts exhibitions. Applicants must contact the funding source at least three months prior to the deadline. Funding is intended to cover organizational operating expenses, including maintenance, ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 214222

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 Nova Scotia Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Community Recreational Opportunities ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support a broad range of community-oriented recreational opportunities. Funding is available for new recreational initiatives, operating support, programming support, and event hosting. Eligible act...

GrantWatch ID#: 165684
NEW

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofit and For-Profit Childcare Centers for Operating S...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit, for-profit, and community licensed childcare centers for operating grants in order to lower fees for families. Funding is intended to help make childcare more affordable for families with young children by providing them w...

GrantWatch ID#: 166231

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Individuals for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, groups, and individuals in eligible locations for projects that benefit the community. Applicants may request funding to support social, recreational, and cultural programs; travel; and festivals and use of facilities. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 175533

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofit Societies for Capital Improvement Projects in Eligible Lo...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies in eligible locations for capital improvement projects that promote productivity, economic growth, a clean environment, and strong communities. Funding is intended for construction and renovation projects in a range of cat...

GrantWatch ID#: 208171

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, First Nations, School Districts, and PACs for...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, agencies, First Nations governments, school districts, and PACs for community-led projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that are not usually within the purview of the local government. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 209962

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Groups, Companies, and Individuals for...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, groups, companies, and qualifying individuals for animal advocacy projects. Funding is intended to support general expenses as well as specific projects that benefit animals. Priority will be shown to activities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213171

Grants to Ontario Neighborhood Groups for Community-Based Events

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Ontario neighborhood groups for community-based events in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist groups and events with operating expenses that support eligible activities. Neighb...

GrantWatch ID#: 213324
NEW

Grants to Canada Animal Rescue Organizations and Shelters for Organizational Operations

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada animal rescue organizations and shelters for organizational operations. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website to apply for funding. Eligible costs include food, supplies, vaccines, and any other expenses ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213691
NEW

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Access Technology at a Reduced Ra...

Deadline Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to have access to the funding source's technology at a reduced rate. Participating nonprofits may use the technology to improve their operations and increase productivity, thereby boosting their soc...

GrantWatch ID#: 215697
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