Canada Grants for Individuals

Grants to Ontario individuals and companies to support the creation of locally produced films to enhance cultural and economic development activities. Funding is intended to benefit the region with job opportunities, increased investment, and other activities by local film producers and film production companies. Funding m...

Grants of up to $80,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for archaeological explorations that shed light on current climatic and environmental issues. Funding is intended to gather and analyze archaeological information related to paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatological explorations that h...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada researchers for research projects in the areas of aging and the elderly. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life of seniors, with a focus on physically, mentally, or socially disadvantaged older adult...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Quebec artists, arts nonprofits, and arts collectives for outdoor arts performances that adhere to current Coronavirus (COVID-19) social distancing guidelines. Funding is intended to create, adapt, or disseminate artistic works for public performances. Artistic performances must take place on the...

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia artists, teachers, principals, and parent advisory council representatives to enhance classroom learning during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for classroom arts projects that take place between September to November, and that conform to social distance p...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers and research teams associated with institutions for projects to improve the health and welfare of large companion animals, such as horses, llamas, and alpacas. Animal health research projects must be humane, hypothesis-driven, and of high scientific merit and potential i...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to support research projects related to brain aneurysms. Eligible proposals may come from a wide range of disciplines, and multidisciplinary approaches are encouraged. Funding is intended specifically for research projects focused on reducing the number of ...

In-kind grants of gift cards and tools to USA and Canada PreK-6 teachers to enhance their classrooms. Funding is intended for teachers who understand the importance of creating a positive learning environment and who prioritize hands-on projects and learning. The purpose of funding is to create classrooms that will set stu...

Fellowships of $35,000 to USA, Canada, and International film industry professionals for screenwriting mentorship in scientific and technological subject areas. In addition to a cash grant, fellows will participate in a two-month residency where experienced members of the film industry will guide them in developing screenp...

Grants to Canada researchers for scientific research projects on waste reduction. Applicants must submit a letter of intent in order to be invited to apply. Funding will be awarded to programs in the areas of increasing research capacity and collaboration; and generating new knowledge to support policy into plastics scienc...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers based at nonprofit organizations, universities, medical centers, and companies for research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application.

Grants of up to $1,000 to New Brunswick professional artists to support activities that promote their work and advance their career. Funding is intended to allow artists who display outstanding talent to gain resources related to artistic promotion, expand networks for publicizing their work, and achieve funding source div...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers for dementia and Alzheimer's disease research. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to applying. Funding is intended to advance the development of drugs for dementia and Alzheimer's disease and biomarker tools that aid in this process. This grant pro...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers working at universities, academic medical centers, nonprofits, and biotechnology companies for research on the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's and related dementias. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individuals for programs intended to improve compassion and respect for living things. Funding in the current grant cycle is intended for programs that promote activities involving animals. Funding is specifically intended for programs th...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers and doctors at nonprofits, IHEs, medical centers, and companies for drug research. Funding is intended for the development of drugs in the pre-clinical candidate selection stage. Grants are available to develop therapeutics for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers, health professionals, and scientists for research on Alzheimer's disease. Funding will support basic, clinical, and/or non-traditional approaches to research. Funding is intended to advance original research related to the potential link between Alzheimer's disease and ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists and doctors employed by medical, academic, and research institutions for cancer research. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support projects that advance understanding of the development, progression, and treatment o...

Fellowships for USA, Canada, and International scholars with an advanced degree to conduct research. Fellowships are intended for researchers with an interest in social science and humanities projects. The Funding Source has a special interest in those projects that demonstrate relevance to contemporary challenges. Interdi...

Awards to Canada authors to acknowledge outstanding contributions to the field of literature. The purpose of this program is to recognize literary excellence. Nominations are invited for newly published collections of short stories or novels. Books that are eligible for this award should be in the fiction genre.

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations to honor substantial contributions in the field of obesity. Recipients may be honored for work that furthers the basic science, prevention, and treatment of obesity. Eligible award areas include, but are not limited to, public policy, research, patient ...

Awards to Nova Scotia interpretive and creative artists for significant contributions to the province’s cultural life. The award is intended to honor artists who work in any medium, and have attained professional status, recognition, and mastery in their field. Nominated artists must be currently active in their artistic...

Award of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International scholar with a significant body of work in the field of human resources. The purpose of this award is to recognize lifetime achievement in the field of human resources research. This award honors an individual for significant past and ongoing research contributions that i...

Award of $5,000 to a Nova Scotia artist or artistic group in recognition of creative work that honors the Acadian native culture. The prize is intended to honor local creative and interpretive artists working in any medium that produce unique artwork that reflect Acadian cultural values. Applicants must have been born in N...

Awards to Canada authors to acknowledge exceptional contributions to the field of literature. Nominations are invited for newly published pieces which provide readers with unique and informed perspectives. Books that are eligible for this award should be in the nonfiction genre.

Grant of up to $7,500 to a USA, Canada, or International student, faculty member, research intern, or association management professional to conduct research addressing nonprofit membership and member-based association management. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent before submitting a full grant proposal....

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in a contest to develop Coronavirus (COVID-19)-related technology solutions that benefit developing countries. Participants will compete for prize packages valued at $500 and $1,500. The purpose of the program is to support developing countries throu...

Grants of $200 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individual artists for relief from financial hardship caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In-kind support includes access to resources and programs to enable artists to continue pursuing the arts in an economically viable manner through the fal...

In-kind grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to promote their artistic, cultural or community-oriented services or events that are open to the public. Grantees receive free poster space in transit shelters as a high profile and inexpensive promotional method. Eligible organizations must be located in the city...

Award of $1,000 and additional benefits to a USA, Canada, or International teacher to recognize their hard work and commitment to the instruction of English as a second language. Applicants for the award will be evaluated according to their demonstrated ability to:

Grants to Ontario qualified donees and registered charities in eligible locations to support vulnerable residents during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Grant funds may be used to support services in areas such as transportation, personal safety, mental health, income supports and financial coaching, meals and fo...

Grants to USA and Canada Native small farmers and food producers to address the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding may also be used to address emergency situations such as sanitation and food security for local communities and food producers. Projects addressing food security may focus on:

Grants of up to $10,000 to Canada researchers and health professionals for research on historic theories and practices related to medicine and health. Research ideas should have significant and novel aims and align with the goals of the funding source. Activities are expected to advance the history of health, healthcare, d...

Grants to British Columbia registered charities, schools, and individuals in eligible regions for programs and activities that benefit local children and families. Funding is intended to support projects and initiatives that support children, youth (ages 17 and under), and families in Greater Victoria. Previous grants have...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and individuals to strengthen the creative community in eligible locations. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance opportunities for local artists, expand cultural resources, promote creative in...

In-kind grants of technology to USA, Canada, and International schools and IHEs to provide student support and increase student engagement during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Grant recipients will receive software, licenses, and support to implement a chat service that will provide self-help assistance to students, f...

In-kind grants of software and support to USA, Canada, and International schools and IHEs. Funding is intended to improve the experience of faculty, staff, and students who are learning and working from home during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This program is designed to give institutions the ability to secure acce...

Fellowships and grants to USA, Canada, and International medical professionals and scientists for biomedical research related to macular degeneration. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for research on the prevention, treatments, and cures of macular degeneration.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, biotechnology companies, foundations, government agencies, research institutes, and military-related institutions to support health research and human clinical trials. A letter of intent is required before submitting a full application. Specific approvals may be required by th...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International scientist or team of scientists to recognize outstanding medical research accomplishments. Researchers eligible for nominations may be from any public or private organization or institution, including commercial or government entities. The purpose of this program is to acknowledge o...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding contributions to remote education during the early phase of their career. Strong candidates are known for service to the profession, leadership activities, contributions to advancing the field, and scholarly publications. Nominees should be forty ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International scientists, conservationists, and educators who are within five years of receiving their degree for projects on aquatic wildlife. A preliminary application is required prior to the submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to support innovative start-up p...

Awards of cash and equipment to New Brunswick individuals to recognize talent and potential in media arts. Eligible recipients are early career scriptwriters, media artists, and filmmakers. The purpose of the award is to help local artists complete film and media arts projects. These projects will help awardees establish t...

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or Puerto Rico optometric resident, faculty member, or advanced practice fellow for research projects. Fellowships are intended for a wide range of research topics in the areas of vision science, clinical practice, or eye-related public health. The fellowship funding is designed to benefit ind...

Grants of up to $2,500 to New Brunswick individual artists or newly-arrived immigrants to strengthen their ability to produce original works. Funding may be used for capital improvements to a studio, presentation, production, or rehearsal space, and for equipment and software purchases.

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars for research projects addressing aggression and violence. Funding is intended for scholars in the fields of humanities, natural sciences, and the social sciences. Funding is also intended for projects with the potential to improve understanding of the manif...

Grants to Manitoba nonprofit community-based organizations to support a broad range of arts projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in the arts or to experience the work of local artists and artworks. Initiatives may be in any discipline and may include exhibitions, p...

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $7,500 to British Columbia individual artists and arts administrators for career-advancing opportunities. Funding is available for educational activities and to present work at events. The program assists applicants demonstrating a high degree of critical self-reflection and are a...

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations, post-secondary institutions, and qualifying individuals for outreach activities and events that engage audiences in the social sciences and humanities research. Funding is intended to support targeted, short-term knowledge mobilization e...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, museums, and historical societies for programs, projects, and activities that promote increased understanding and awareness of Jewish history in the Southern United States. There are three different grant funding opportunities available: 1) The Pro...