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Grants for Canada Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

Explore 1,197 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in Canada. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives spanning 61 grant categories and beyond, updated daily.

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1,197 grants found

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, and A...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for large-scale research related to vision conditions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 221131

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Early...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for early-stage health research projects using clinical trials. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222169

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Substance Use Research

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for substance use research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to address high-priority rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 230164

Grants to Canada Individuals, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants to Canada individuals, nonprofit organizations, Indigenous organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, community groups, and government agencies for environmental preservation projects. Funding may be used for habitat conservation, research, conservation...

GrantWatch ID#: 163282

Grants to USA and Canada Principals, Guidance Counselors, and Teachers to Improve Education

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Canada principals, guidance counselors, teachers, and school employees in communities where the funding source has a business presence for resources and programs that enhance education. Funding is intended to address specific fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 178835

Grants to Canada Individuals for Research Projects Focused on Kidney Disease

Deadline: 11/23/26 LOI Date: 10/19/26

Grants to Canada independent researchers affiliated with eligible institutions to study kidney disease. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Eligible expenses may include supplies, materials, equipment, payment of laboratory assistants, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 174821

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions for Water Conservation and Preservati...

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, agencies, and institutions in eligible regions for initiatives related to access to clean water, water conservation, and preservation. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216964

Grants to Ontario First Nations, Their Organizations, and Members for Economic Development

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Ontario First Nations, their organizations, and members to strengthen economic development. The purpose of funding is to promote conservation and harvesting while maintaining traditional methods. The goal is to increase employment and improve the quality...

GrantWatch ID#: 225616

Cooperative Agreements to USA and International Entities to Advance AI Healthcare Tools

Deadline: 10/19/26

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to move AI healthcare tools from prototypes to real-world use in patient care. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several w...

GrantWatch ID#: 230661

Cooperative Agreements to USA and International Entities for Medical AI Tools

Deadline: 10/19/26

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for multi-disciplinary research to develop AI tools for healthcare. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to com...

GrantWatch ID#: 230669

Grants to Canada Registered Charities to Reduce Animal Cruelty and Help Animals in Distress

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Canada registered charities for projects and activities to benefit animals worldwide. Funding is intended to assist the efforts of organizations that work to reduce animal cruelty and help domesticated and wild animals that are abandoned, neglected, abus...

GrantWatch ID#: 190137

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, Tribal governments, school districts, and faith-based organizations for studies addressing human genetic research. Applicants are advised that required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211707

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Studi...

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government and tribal agencies, and IHEs for studies to determine the efficacy of therapeutic agents to treat neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that require...

GrantWatch ID#: 217736

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Medic...

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research on medical ethics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on the ethic...

GrantWatch ID#: 218708

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies that Promote Dog Health

Deadline: 02/23/27 LOI Date: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators and research institutions for studies to advance the health of dogs. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for clinical trials and studies to create ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 221584

Grants to Canada Artists, Arts Organizations, and First Nation, Inuit, or Métis Nonprofits fo...

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Canada artists, arts organizations, and First Nation, Inuit, or Métis nonprofit organizations for professional development activities in the arts. Funding is intended to offset the cost of participating in a residency outside of Canada....

GrantWatch ID#: 223972

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Groups, and Artists for Touring Arts Programming

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, ad hoc groups and collectives, and professional artists to support touring exhibitions, arts events, and performances both within Ontario and outside the province. Funding is intended for all artistic genres, includi...

GrantWatch ID#: 153151

Grants to Ontario Artists and Nonprofits in Eligible Communities for Projects that Benefit Loc...

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario individual artists and nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, youth, and commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 157587

In-Kind Software Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Add...

Deadline: 10/23/26

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations to address cyber-security issues. Grantees will receive software and resources. Eligible projects are related to software development and should improve the organizations op...

GrantWatch ID#: 207247

In-Kind Software Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Application Develo...

Deadline: 10/23/26

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for application development projects. Grantees will receive software and resources. Funding is intended for software development projects that improve the organizations operations. Applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 207248

Grants to Manitoba Indigenous Artists, Arts Groups, and Nonprofits for Artistic Activities

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Manitoba Indigenous professional artists, arts groups, scholars of Indigenous tradition, and community-based nonprofit organizations for a broad range of artistic activities. Applicants must be pre-approved prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 147796

Grants to British Columbia Charities for Capital Projects Benefiting Local Residents

Deadline: 10/26/26

Grants to British Columbia registered charities in eligible locations for capital projects that benefit local residents. Priority will be given to projects in one or more of the following areas: culture, sports and recreation, education, and the physical well-bein...

GrantWatch ID#: 173046

Grants to Ontario Neighborhood-Based Groups in Eligible Regions for Resident-Led Initiatives

Deadline: 10/26/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Ontario neighborhood-based community groups in eligible locations for new resident-led initiatives and projects. Priority will be given to new or emerging neighborhood groups. Funding may be used for capital projects, events, and various...

GrantWatch ID#: 194911

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Web Design and Digital Needs

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and eligible International nonprofit organizations to address digital needs. Funding is intended to maximize impact and build brand awareness. The goal is to equip nonprofits with a customized brand presence across all digital platforms, hel...

GrantWatch ID#: 224222

Grants to Ontario Visual Arts Nonprofits, Arts Galleries, Collectives, and Curators for Arts P...

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, art galleries, ad hoc groups, artist-run centers, collectives, and curators to present the work of local visual artists, promote professional development, and support cura...

GrantWatch ID#: 158919

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Local Events that Promote Community Engagement and Unity

Deadline: 10/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for activities that foster community engagement and unity in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support events that are open to the public and are community-based. Grants will assist with new o...

GrantWatch ID#: 140769

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Institutions for Math and Physics Projects

Deadline: 02/24/27 LOI Date: 10/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research centers and educational institutions for collaborative projects in theoretical physics, mathematics, and theoretical computer science. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 175673

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Artists, Groups, Collectives, Publishers, and Schools in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, artists, publishers, groups, collectives, and Indigenous and First Nation Schools in eligible locations for arts activities. Funding is intended to support the creation, product...

GrantWatch ID#: 180883

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/29/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Ontario registered charities in eligible regions for projects that benefit local residents. Focus areas for the current year are services that support the quality of life for seniors and address mental health in all age groups. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 191456

Grants to Ontario IHEs to Assist Students in Transferring Between Programs of Study

Deadline: 12/03/26 LOI Date: 10/29/26

Grants of $40,000 to Ontario universities, Indigenous Institutions, and colleges to form collaborations that will assist students in transferring between programs of study. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended to assist s...

GrantWatch ID#: 231079

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit community groups and organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that benefit the community, promote inclusiveness, and assist organizations in obtaining fe...

GrantWatch ID#: 148593

Grants to Manitoba Registered Charities to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/30/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 163260

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits for Organizational Efficiency and Capacity-Building Programs

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Manitoba nonprofit agencies in eligible locations for projects that support organizational efficiency and strengthen capacity. Eligible uses of funds include research, human resources, financial management, strategy and business planning,...

GrantWatch ID#: 166400

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals for Arts and Cultural Programs and Events

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, groups, and individuals for arts and cultural events and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for special events, operating support, one-time projects, and seed funding. Eligible acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 166680

Grants to Saskatchewan Schools and School Boards to Promote Social Justice and Diversity

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $400 to Saskatchewan PreK-12 schools and school boards for classroom activities and professional development projects that promote cultural education and social justice. Funding is intended for programs that support anti-racism, reconciliation, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 192170

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Tribes and Nonprofits for Social Action Initiatives

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico tribes, tribal, Indigenous, and First Nations organizations, and Indigenous-led nonprofit organizations for social action initiatives. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208765

Grants to Alberta Charities and Businesses for Community Development Activities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Alberta registered charities, businesses, and organizations in eligible regions for community development activities. Funding is intended for projects, initiatives, and events that are open to the public and are free or low-cost. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 214502

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Evidence-Based Init...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for evidence-based initiatives to meet urgent community needs. Funding is intended to support innovative projects and interventions to address intolerance, bias, prejudice, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 221310

Grants to Alberta Charities for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Alberta registered charities for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that assist individuals to help themselves. Eligible projects demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking, focus on health and wellness, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222983

In-Kind Support to a Canada Nonprofit for Marketing Services

Deadline: 10/30/26

In-kind support to a Canada nonprofit organization for marketing services. Applicants will work with the funding source to create workplans, narratives, customized content, and strategies. Applicants must work on regional or local impact and have limited in-house ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223448

Cooperative Agreements to USA and International Entities for Genomic Research Tools

Deadline: 10/30/26

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to develop innovative tools for genomic research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230388

Grants to Nova Scotia EMS and Fire Departments for Equipment Purchases

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Nova Scotia fire departments and HAZMAT, search and rescue, and first responder organizations for equipment purchases and upgrades. Funding will support equipment to be used in response to an emergency or fire situation, including but not limited to PPE ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143643

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Communities for Youth Sports Programs

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations and communities for sports and recreation programs benefiting youth. Funding is intended to allow greater participation in sports activities and development opportunities for Indigenous youth. The majority of sports p...

GrantWatch ID#: 153554

Grants to Saskatchewan Municipalities and First Nations Bands to Mitigate Invasive Plants

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Saskatchewan municipalities and First Nations Bands for programs to mitigate invasive plants in eligible regions. Funding is intended to detect, respond to, and manage prohibited and intrusive vegetation and weeds. Applicants and intended project areas m...

GrantWatch ID#: 159310

Grants to British Columbia Registered Charities to Benefit At-Risk Youth and Children

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to British Columbia registered charities for programs benefiting children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities for children who face barriers to success. Activities and programs must involve one or more of the organization's o...

GrantWatch ID#: 175183

Grants to Canada Organizations and Professional Associations to Benefit the National Book Indu...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Canada organizations and professional associations to benefit the book industry throughout the country. Funding is intended to support projects designed to benefit the structure and efficiency of the industry. Eligible project areas include professional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181038

Grants to British Columbia Charities and Donees to Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to British Columbia registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations to support projects and groups that serve and empower local youth. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for young residents and to expand opportunities for civ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188273

Grants to Saskatchewan Organizations for Community Safety Initiatives

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations and tribal entities for community safety initiatives. Funding is intended to support transportation safety programs. The goal of the grant program is to help organizations offset the cost of implementing activities an...

GrantWatch ID#: 190888

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Institutions and Organizations for Medical Education

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International institutions and organizations to advance medical education activities for the benefit of researchers and healthcare professionals. Eligible focus areas include multiple sclerosis, lupus, spinal muscular atrophy, kidney tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 193612

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Registered Societies in Eligible Regions to Improve ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to British Columbia community-based nonprofit organizations and registered societies in eligible communities for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to assist organizations that contribute to the g...

GrantWatch ID#: 196742
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Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

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