307 Canada Community Economic Development Grants

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, ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia neighborhood groups for community improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance local neighborhoods and foster neighborhood pride. Focus areas include safety, leadersh...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit and for-profit entities, individuals, educational institutions, and industry groups for programs and activities that promote agricultural production and economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for agricu...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and registered charitable organizations in eligible communities for programs that benefit local residents. The purpose of the program is to fund programs, projects, and activities that align with the city's strategic plan....

Grants and in-kind assistance to Yukon nonprofit and community organizations in eligible locations to support events and celebrations. Consideration will be given to organizations that promote environmentally friendly and active transportation (bus, carpool, bikin...

Grants to Canada businesses to pursue global marketing opportunities. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities to expand the applicant's overseas target markets. Eligible project...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to Alberta nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to make the neighborhood more appealing with murals, lighting, signage, seatin...

Grants to Alberta businesses in eligible regions for community improvement projects. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including programs, recreational facility upgrades, community beautification, and placemaking. Businesses must be located in...

Grants to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees to enhance the charitable sector and increase citizen involvement in eligible locations. Applicants with programs that are led by and intended for equity-seeking communities are particularly encouraged. T...

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Indigenous groups, and schools in eligible areas for activities and programs that enhance the local quality of life. Funding is intended for activities that benefit local communities and promote ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...

Grants to Alberta organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include neighborhood beautification, safety, events, programs, festivals, fairs, competitions, and emergent needs. Eligible organizations be...

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations for programs that benefit First Nation communities and residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to promote and build healthy communities. Programs should align with the Funding Source's core val...

Grants to British Columbia historic property owners to maintain and protect heritage buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to renovate and preserve historically significant residential and non-residential buildings. Eligible projects are located in ...

Grants to Canada academic institutions, businesses, and research centers for the formation of partnerships and collaborations with foreign counterparts. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to promote...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities for capacity-building efforts that promote environmental projects. Funding is intended to further organizational development, improve competencies, work on new st...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities,...

Grants to Manitoba businesses and individuals to promote economic growth and job creation in eligible communities. Funding is intended to establish, acquire, or expand a business that contributes to economic development. Eligible applicants are located and operate...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to host athletic events that benefit eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for new events as well as regional and local tournaments taking place in the ...

Grants of up to $35,000 to Canada charities for projects and programs to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, programs, and activities that align with the eligible areas of focus, including educational advancement, en...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit housing developers to create affordable rental projects. Funding is intended to promote affordability for middle-income renter households. The program includes three funding streams, although the Town will also consider o...

Grants to Ontario record labels, music publishers, and music management companies for business development. The purpose of funding is to increase the number of featured artists and available jobs, to expand industry diversity, strengthen professional production an...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario event organizers for events, festivals, and sports events that attract visitors and promote tourism in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended to encourage overnight stays ...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to promote local tourism. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a preliminary application. Funding is intended to increase cultural tourism by helping arts, cultural, and he...

Opportunity for Nunavut Inuit business owners to participate in a business mentorship program. The purpose of the program is to support business owners in the tourism industry by enhancing their professional capacity, knowledge, and skills. Successful applicants w...

Grants of up to $20,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to Ontario resident groups, registered charities, and nonprofit organizations for neighborhood development activities in eligible neighborhoods. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applyin...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ontario resident groups for community development initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the following focus areas: mental health, housing stability, vibrant spaces, community safety, and employment st...

Grants of up to $20,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to Ontario resident groups, registered charities, and nonprofit organizations for neighborhood development activities in eligible neighborhoods. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applyin...

Grants of up to $75,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and registered charities for community development initiatives in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities within the following foc...

Grants of up to $40,000 and in-kind support to Nova Scotia emerging tech businesses to encourage growth and increase profitability. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support technology companies in the ...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, indigenous organizations, and municipalities for infrastructure projects to benefit the community. Eligible projects must be publicly accessible and have environmental, econimic, and/or social benefits for the br...

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that benefit the community. Focus areas include community recreation, community development, and culture and programming. Funding may also be used for maintenance, capital, and the operat...

Awards to Saskatchewan individuals, businesses, and organizations for advancing multiculturalism. The award program is intended to honor residents and entities that have worked to achieve diversity, integration, intercultural connections, and cultural continuity; ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Saskatchewan registered nonprofit groups and organizations in eligible locations to host large events. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a broad range of events that be...

Grants to Yukon individuals, nonprofit organizations, and for-profits to promote the career advancement of those working in creative industries. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support training opportunities tha...

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations and charities, social enterprises, municipalities, and private sector entities to provide students with paid work experience related to their chosen career paths. Funding, in the form of a financial incentive, is inten...

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and First Nations and Métis Settlements for capital projects. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to encourage local economic growth and to enhan...

Grants of up to $40,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit community-based organizations in eligible areas for capital projects involving outdoor recreational facilities for public use. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for facilitie...

Grants to Ontario registered charities for programs and projects that benefit local communities in eligible counties. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Programs are intended to address community concerns outlined in the...

Grants to Yukon nonprofit organizations, businesses, First Nations, municipalities, and community or industry groups to support economic development opportunities in local communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended fo...

Grants of up to $2,000 and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit community organizations and elementary and secondary schools for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of categories, including arts, agricultu...

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 lea...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives that support and build sustainable communities. Funding areas of interest include healthcare, food security, mental health, child welfare, education, Indigenous support, and homelessness...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists and teams to design public murals for eligible locations. Funding is intended to beautify crosswalks throughout the city. The goal of the program is to utilize art as a means for calming traffic, en...

Grants to Canada IHE faculty members to partner with companies, researcher-owned companies, and early-stage investment groups to develop and transfer technology from colleges and universities to companies throughout the country. Funding is intended to support rese...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for arts and cultural projects that benefit the community. Funding is intended for both collaborative projects and organization-specific projects. Cultural heritage includes activitie...

Grants, loans, and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and businesses for activities that foster economic growth in eligible locations. Applicants should contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is int...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta individual artists, cultural workers, and collectives in eligible locations for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended for programs and activities related to the development of an artist’s practice and caree...