118 Canada Awards for Excellence, Leadership, and Impact

118 Awards Grants for Canada

Discover awards recognizing outstanding efforts, excellence, leadership, and exceptional impact in nonprofit work, business management, education, and research. Cash awards are available to acknowledge significant contributions and efforts to advance community, educational, and research initiatives.

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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Writers to Recognize an Outstanding Debut Literary Wo...

Deadline: 11/25/25

Awards of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International writers to recognize an outstanding debut literary work. Submissions must be the author's first fiction publication. Winning submissions will be published in an annually released anthology, and each of the literary mag...

GrantWatch ID#: 190603

Awards to Northwest Territories Individuals or Volunteer Groups to Recognize Community-Buildin...

Deadline: 11/26/25

Awards of $1,000 to Northwest Territories individuals or groups of volunteers to recognize community-building efforts. Awards are intended to honor volunteers and groups who have worked to improve the quality of life in local communities. Awards are available in the fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 169669

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Photography Students from Selected IHEs

Deadline: 11/28/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International photography students to participate in a photography competition. The competition is open to individuals aged from 18 to 30 years old who are attending a photography program. Students are required to submit five to ten ima...

GrantWatch ID#: 215512

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Organization for Human Rights Activism

Deadline: 11/30/25

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization for social activism. Nominations are accepted annually on behalf of those whose work has made a significant and positive impact to further or defend human rights. The purpose of this program is to reco...

GrantWatch ID#: 159801

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International K-12 Schools for Innovative Educational Programming

Deadline: 11/30/25

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools for innovative educational programming. Prizes are available in a range of categories, including: health and well-being, STEM education, the environment, peacebuilding, arts and culture, artificial intelligence, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 223814

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Scientist for Outstanding Lupus Research

Deadline: 12/01/25

Award to a USA, Canada, or International investigator for outstanding research related to lupus. Nominations will be accepted for researchers at biomedical, research, academic, or biotechnology institutions worldwide. The award recognizes and honors a scientist who has...

GrantWatch ID#: 151667

Awards to USA and Canada Individuals to Recognize Emerging Talent in Writing and Illustrating ...

Deadline: 12/01/25

Awards to USA and Canada authors and illustrators to encourage and recognize emerging talent in children’s literature. Nominations are accepted on behalf of outstanding new illustrators and writers whose books portray the universal qualities of childhood, a strong an...

GrantWatch ID#: 163058

Award to a USA or Canada Private or Public Entity, Individual, or Group to Recognize Efforts t...

Deadline: 12/01/25

Award to a USA or Canada private or public entity, individual, or group to recognize outstanding efforts to preserve and promote traditional architecture. The purpose of the program is to honor an individual or entity who has made contributions to the protection, appre...

GrantWatch ID#: 200905

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Recognize Original and Exceptional Rese...

Deadline: 12/03/25

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize original and exceptional research in the field of chemistry. The research should be shown to have significantly advanced the field. If the research is significantly interdisciplinary, aspects that represe...

GrantWatch ID#: 187620

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist for Excellence in the Teaching of Psycho...

Deadline: 12/04/25

Award valued at $3,000 to a USA, Canada, or International psychologist to recognize significant contributions to the field of psychology instruction. Nominations should demonstrate the individual's exemplary performance in professional development and classroom teachin...

GrantWatch ID#: 159521

Awards to Manitoba K-12 Educators to Recognize Outstanding Educational Methods

Deadline: 12/04/25

Awards of $500 to Manitoba K-12 educators to recognize educational methods that have had a positive and significant impact on student achievements, engagement, and well-being. Eligible teachers may be nominated by students, colleagues, school administrators, school div...

GrantWatch ID#: 161720

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Nonprofit, Agency, or Institution to Recognize Effort...

Deadline: 12/05/25

Award to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit organization, public or government agency, or institution to recognize impactful leadership and programs that promote kidney patient safety. Award funds may be used for an activity, lecture, or program to promote kidne...

GrantWatch ID#: 172000

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Clinical Psychologist to Recognize Early-Career Accom...

Deadline: 12/08/25

Award of $2,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career clinical psychologist to recognize accomplishments and potential within the field. This award recognizes contributions within the first ten years of the individual’s career and encourages continued contr...

GrantWatch ID#: 159515

Awards to USA and Canada Investigators to Recognize Contributions to Research Addressing Long-...

Deadline: 12/10/25

Awards to USA and Canada investigators to recognize contributions to research addressing long-term pain. The award is intended to recognize tenure-track applicants in the early stages of their careers. Research should be innovative and address the mechanisms that initi...

GrantWatch ID#: 206387

Award to a Manitoba Artist or Indigenous Knowledge Keeper for Achievements in the Arts

Deadline: 12/15/25

Award of $30,000 to a Manitoba individual in recognition of arts-related activities and achievements. Applicants must be pre-approved prior to submitting an application. The award is intended to honor a professional artist or Indigenous Knowledge Keeper who has demonst...

GrantWatch ID#: 153829

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Team for Sustainable and Affordable Che...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Award of $15,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or team to recognize environmentally friendly chemistry innovation. Consideration will be given to discoveries that lead the way for sustainable manufacturing processes or products at a cost less than or co...

GrantWatch ID#: 155107

Awards to Ontario Nonprofits and Individuals to Recognize Outstanding Efforts and Commitment t...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Awards to Ontario nonprofit organizations and individuals to recognize outstanding efforts and commitment to volunteerism. Awards are available in two categories: excellence in volunteer management and outstanding volunteer. The purpose of the awards is to honor indivi...

GrantWatch ID#: 164023

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Undergraduate Educator in Computer Science or Enginee...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Award of $10,000 plus travel expenses to a USA, Canada, or International professor of computing education at an undergraduate IHE for excellence in teaching. Preference will be given to educators who have been teaching for ten years or less. Applications will be evalua...

GrantWatch ID#: 165835

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Significant Contributions to the Field...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize significant contributions to the field of neuroscience. Nominators must be individuals associated with hospitals, medical schools, universities, or research institutes, and have a background in neuroscien...

GrantWatch ID#: 175244

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students to Support Dissertations on US Emig...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students to support dissertations on US ethnic, emigration, or immigration history topics. Funding is intended to assist these students as they write and research their dissertations. Any Ph.D. candidate who will have c...

GrantWatch ID#: 207225

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual in Recognition of Outstanding Efforts to A...

Deadline: 12/17/25

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual in recognition of outstanding efforts to address global concerns. The contest is intended for individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who are endeavoring to address ending extreme poverty. Applicants will be judged ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218065

Awards to USA and Canada K-12 Science Teachers in Eligible Regions for Contributions to Scienc...

Deadline: 12/19/25

Awards valued at up to $2,000 to USA and Canada K-12 science teachers in eligible regions to recognize outstanding innovation in science education. Award recipients will receive a prize of $1,000 as well as up to $1,000 in travel expenses to attend a national conferenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 156686

Award to a USA or Canada K-12 Teacher for Outstanding Science Instruction

Deadline: 12/19/25

Award of $10,000 to a USA or Canada K-12 teacher for outstanding classroom science education. The award recipient will be honored for having positively impacted the school, community, and students through excellence in teaching. In addition, the awardee and finalists w...

GrantWatch ID#: 172654

Award to a USA or Canada Female Student in Grades 5-8 to Honor Exceptional Involvement in Scie...

Deadline: 12/19/25

Award of $500 to a USA or Canada female student in grades 5 through 8 for outstanding involvement in science. A strong connection to science is the main criterion for the selection of the recipient. Proposals will be evaluated based on the quality of support materials,...

GrantWatch ID#: 184710

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Group for Innovation in Land Developmen...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or group to recognize significant contributions to the planning and development of the built environment. Nominees may come from any discipline and include, but are not limited to, public officials, developers, educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 177781

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual Affiliated with a Nonprofit Institution or...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual affiliated with a nonprofit charitable, educational, or scientific institution, or governmental entity in recognition of an exceptional dissertation. Funding is intended for individuals with promising resear...

GrantWatch ID#: 195458

Awards to New Brunswick Individuals and Organizations to Honor Contributions to Gender Equity

Deadline: 12/31/25

Awards to New Brunswick individuals and organizations to recognize exceptional efforts in promoting gender equity. The awards are intended to honor those who promote gender-based equality in society, workplaces, and government. The awards were created to feature and ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 212006

Awards and Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Choroid...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Awards and grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for studies related to choroideremia. Funding is available to early-career research professionals and emerging scientists with either a doctoral or post-doctoral degree. The purpose of the program is to de...

GrantWatch ID#: 221807

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Photographers for Images in a Variety of Catego...

Deadline: 01/06/26

Competition for USA, Canada, and International photographers for images in a selection of categories. The competition includes an award for the overall winner of the open competition and another for female photographers entering the competition, as well as 15 shortlist...

GrantWatch ID#: 215510

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Youth to Participate in a Photography Competiti...

Deadline: 01/06/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International young photographers to submit their favorite images and compete for prizes. The competition is open to applicants ages 19 and under. All genres, styles, and approaches are welcome. Photographers can enter up to three imag...

GrantWatch ID#: 215673

Awards to Canada Authors for Newly Published Books that Address Current Political Issues

Deadline: 01/07/26

Awards of $2,500 and an award of $25,000 to Canada authors for recently published nonfiction works. Eligible literary works are those on a political topic relevant to local readers and that have the potential to impact current political thought. The award will be prese...

GrantWatch ID#: 174284

Awards to Canada K-12 Health Teachers for Outstanding Achievements in Education and Service

Deadline: 01/08/26

Awards to Canada K-12 health teachers for excellence in health and physical education. The award will be given to teachers who motivate their students to pursue healthy habits and lifestyles, renew their skills with professional development opportunities, and have made...

GrantWatch ID#: 158387

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist for Contributions to the Mental Health F...

Deadline: 01/09/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize contributions to the field of mental health. Eligible recipients are psychologists within the first ten years of their postdoctoral degree. This award is intended to recognize efforts to advocat...

GrantWatch ID#: 191535

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Exceptional Contributions to the Fiel...

Deadline: 01/09/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals to recognize exceptional contributions to the field of air quality and climate change. Selected award winners are honored for transformative achievements in advancing environmental policy goals and environmental just...

GrantWatch ID#: 211616

Awards to USA, Canada, and International High School Advisors to Recognize Excellence in Provi...

Deadline: 01/09/26

Awards of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International high school advisors to recognize excellence in providing guidance to students. The purpose of the grant award is to acknowledge advisors who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to preparing their students for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224501

Award to a Canadian Researcher to Recognize an Outstanding Publication

Deadline: 01/09/26

Award of $50,000 to a Canadian researcher to recognize an outstanding publication. Funding is intended to support the salary / stipend of full-time graduate students (M.Sc., Ph.D.) or postdoctoral fellows conducting research in the recipient's laboratory and contributi...

GrantWatch ID#: 224720

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Youth, Companies, and Institutions to Ho...

Deadline: 01/11/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals, youth, institutions, companies, and organizations to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of sustainability. Awards are offered in both an adult and a youth category. The theme of the current award cycle...

GrantWatch ID#: 217793

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Journalists for Exceptional Reporting on Disabilities

Deadline: 01/12/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International journalists and student journalists to recognize exceptional reporting on disabilities. Entries can be presented digitally, broadcasted, or printed. Eligible applicants include professional journalists as well as college student...

GrantWatch ID#: 196462

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Woman Playwright to Recognize Exceptional Creative Ta...

Deadline: 01/12/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International emerging woman playwright to recognize exceptional creative talent. The award is intended to honor full-length works written for theater production. In addition to a monetary prize, the winner will be given the opportunity to pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 207001

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Photographers to Participate in a Photography C...

Deadline: 01/13/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International professional photographers over the age of 18 to participate in a photography contest and compete for a financial award, equipment, and global exposure. Entrants must submit a series of 5 to 10 images per category. Latin A...

GrantWatch ID#: 215511

Awards to Canada Teachers and Groups of Teachers for Exceptional Achievements in Education

Deadline: 01/14/26

Awards to Canada elementary and secondary school teachers and groups of teachers from any discipline to honor excellence in education and honor achievements in STEM education. Award recipients will receive national recognition for their achievements in education and a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 144481

Awards to Canada Educators of Young Children for Excellence in Education

Deadline: 01/14/26

Awards to Canada early childhood educators and groups of educators for excellence in early childhood education. Award recipients are honored for their leadership and dedication to the profession, innovation and quality practices, involvement with community residents, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 152902

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Contributions to the Field of Economics

Deadline: 01/14/26

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International individual who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the field of economics. The program recognizes an individual for significant achievements in the field through the development of new modes of analysis or new knowledg...

GrantWatch ID#: 163156

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Recognize Achievement in the Field of M...

Deadline: 01/14/26

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International individual to acknowledge exceptional contributions to the field of mathematics. The program recognizes an individual for significant achievements in the field through the development of critical new modes of analysis or new kno...

GrantWatch ID#: 163157

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Outstanding Achievement and Contributi...

Deadline: 01/14/26

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International individual for outstanding achievement and contributions in the field of earth sciences. The program recognizes an individual for exceptional accomplishments in the field demonstrated by the development of new modes of analysis ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182435

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual in Recognition of Exceptional Contribution...

Deadline: 01/14/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual in recognition of exceptional contributions to the field of musical composition. Eligible nominees have accumulated an outstanding body of work that is particularly creative. The recipient is expected to participate i...

GrantWatch ID#: 223343

Grant to a USA or Canada Electronic Media Faculty Member in Multiple States and Provinces to S...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada untenured broadcast or electronic media faculty member at eligible schools in multiple states and provinces for research projects in the field of broadcast and media education. In addition to the cash grant, the grantee will receive r...

GrantWatch ID#: 166934

Awards to Canada Journalists and Outlets to Acknowledge Outstanding Reporting Addressing Econo...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Awards to Canada journalists, publications, and outlets for excellent journalism that has led to positive public policy changes and awareness of economic or social injustices. Prizes are intended for investigative reporting in a wide range of reporting genres. Entries ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182553

Awards to Alberta Filmmakers in Eligible Locations for Outstanding Works

Deadline: 01/19/26

Awards to Alberta filmmakers in eligible locations to honor outstanding achievements in their field. The award is intended to recognize exceptional works that were created or presented in 2025. The goal of the program is to celebrate filmmakers, recognize their work, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 212147

Awards to USA, Canada, and International PhD Students and Post-Docs for Training Related to Pa...

Deadline: 01/26/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International PhD students and postdoctoral fellows for laboratory-based research training opportunities. The award is intended to help applicants learn new research techniques and to promote innovative, multi-disciplinary research related to...

GrantWatch ID#: 192817