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227 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 Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofit and For-Profit Employers for Employee Job Traini...

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Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit organizations, private sector employers, employer consortia, unions, industry associations, and Indigenous governments and organizations for employee training. Funding will defra...

GrantWatch ID#: 166148

Grants to Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon Private and Public Organizations for Eco...

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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

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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

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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 ...

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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

In-Kind Grants of Networking Equipment to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits

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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
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Grants to Nunavut Inuit Owned Businesses for Business Development and Establishment

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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
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and For-Profits for Employee Training

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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...

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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

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Community Organizations for Waste Removal Projects

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Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and community organizations in eligible regions for waste removal events. Funding is intended to help community groups remove large items and clutter. Grant funds may be used to defray the costs of waste removal services includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179068

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, NGOs, and Individu...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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

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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

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

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Grants to Canada qualified donees for programs that benefit the community. Focus areas include strengthening communities, reconciliation, and climate. Funding is intended to support proposals with the potential for national impact. The purpose of this program is to adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 184312

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

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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 Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Businesses for Employee Training Programs

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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

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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

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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

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Cultural Events that Increase ...

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Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for unique events that increase regional tourism and contribute to the local economy. Projects funded through this program improve the expansion and sust...

GrantWatch ID#: 185599

Grants to New Brunswick Organizations to Host Business Gatherings and Events

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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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

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Address Community Needs

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Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to address community needs. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to benefit seniors, children, and families. Funding should benefit residents...

GrantWatch ID#: 189997

Grants to Alberta Qualified Donees in Eligible Locations for Leadership Training

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Grants of up to $500 to Alberta qualified donees in eligible locations for leadership training and professional development. Funding is intended to enhance future leadership capacity by allowing organizational leaders, including senior staff and volunteers, to partici...

GrantWatch ID#: 190326

Grants to Alberta Businesses and Business Associations for Economic Development Projects

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Grants of up to $50,000 to Alberta businesses and business associations in eligible locations for economic development. Funding is intended to attract investment, diversify the economy, create new jobs, and increase revenue for both existing and new businesses. Project...

GrantWatch ID#: 191108

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Faith-Based Organizations to Respond to Violent Incidents a...

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Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit and faith-based groups in eligible regions to respond to the impact of recent violent incidents. Funding is intended to support the development and implementation of crisis response projects and the creation of support tools ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192106

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Support Economic Development, Youth, Financial Litera...

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Grants of up to $1,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support events and initiatives that will enhance financial proficiency and economic growth in the community. Funds m...

GrantWatch ID#: 192557

Tax Credits to Alberta For-Profit Businesses for TV and Movie Production Expenses

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Tax credits to Alberta for-profit production companies for the development and presentation of TV shows, movies, and other screen-based productions. Funding is intended to support medium-sized and large-scale productions with the goal of promoting growth, sustainabilit...

GrantWatch ID#: 193473

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Groups, Nonprofits, and Individua...

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Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International organizations, nonprofit organizations, and individuals for grassroots community projects. Funding is intended for a broad range of initiatives that improve the quality of life for people worl...

GrantWatch ID#: 193801
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Grants to Alberta Organizations and Businesses to Strengthen the Agriculture Industry

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Grants to Alberta industry organizations, food processors, and agricultural businesses to strengthen the province's agriculture sector. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support strategic programs and proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 197026

Grants to Alberta Indigenous Communities and For-Profits for Business and Community Developmen...

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Grants to Alberta Indigenous communities and for-profit companies to support capital business projects. Funding is intended to provide Indigenous entities with business development opportunities that will help to improve their socio-economic situation. Eligible project...

GrantWatch ID#: 197309

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations for Property Purchases Be...

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Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local governments, and First Nations communities to acquire property that will benefit the local community in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact staff or submit an online inquiry prior to applying....

GrantWatch ID#: 197430

Grants to Ontario Businesses in Eligible Regions for the Production of New Technologies

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Grants to Ontario businesses and businesses partnering with research institutions or institutions of higher education in eligible regions for the production of new technologies. Funding is intended for the research, development, demonstration, and commercialization of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197490

Grants to Ontario IHEs and Research Institutions in Eligible Regions to Develop Research Capac...

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Grants to Ontario institutions of higher education and research institutions in eligible regions to develop research capacity. The purpose of the program is to contribute to the economic development of local communities through research related to key economic sectors....

GrantWatch ID#: 197491

Grants to Ontario New Businesses in Eligible Regions to Foster Economic Development in Local...

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Grants to Ontario new businesses in eligible regions to foster economic development in local communities. Funding may be used for capital expenses, training costs, marketing, and investments in information and communications technology. Eligible applicants are those lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 197492

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, IHEs, and Indigenous Organizations for Proj...

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Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, IHEs, and indigenous organizations for projects that create employment opportunities. The purpose of the funding is to facilitate the transition of local economies to green economies, therefore ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197520

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits to Promote Opportunities for Black Youth and Young Adul...

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Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to promote economic opportunities for Black youth and young adults. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts and program support. Applicants should provide mentorship and professional coaching, skills training, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198004
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Grants to British Columbia Agencies, First Nations, Businesses, and Community Groups to Beauti...

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Grants to British Columbia government agencies, councils, businesses, First Nations, and community groups for artistic projects to beautify local hydro boxes. Funding is intended for decorative wraps that improve the appearance of local neighborhoods, promote public ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 198689

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Rejuvenate Local Communities

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Grants of up to $20,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals to rejuvenate communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects including those that improve local parks, promote the arts, and increase community...

GrantWatch ID#: 199479

Grants to Prince Edward Island Export Businesses to Build Capacity

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Grants to Prince Edward Island export businesses for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended for businesses primarily within the following sectors: bioscience, energy and communications technologies, manufacturing, aerospace, and culture. Unusual goods in oth...

GrantWatch ID#: 199866

Grants to Ontario Agencies to Improve Energy Efficiency

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Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $90,000 to Ontario municipalities for plans that will help to increase energy efficiency and promote the production of renewable energy. Funding is intended to develop new plans and to continue work on an existing plan, inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 200650
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