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

Explore 1,196 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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1,196 grants found

Grants to Ontario Aboriginal Communities and Organizations for Mineral Exploration Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

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 Native communiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 169283

Grants to Ontario Aboriginal Organizations and Communities to Promote Involvement in the Minin...

Deadline: Ongoing

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169284

Awards to Northwest Territories Individuals or Groups to Recognize Volunteer Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

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 t...

GrantWatch ID#: 169669

Grants to Quebec Grassroots Organizations for Projects to Enhance the Quality of Jewish Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Quebec grassroots organizations for innovative projects to enhance the quality of Jewish life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that fall into the categories of education, social welfare, health, and culture. Organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 170467

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to promote and advertise local tourism events. Funding is intended to support tourism-related programs and products. The goal of the grant program is to develop local events for audiences from outside t...

GrantWatch ID#: 170890

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits in Eligible States and Provinces for Programs that Address...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for community initiatives, projects, and events in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the following areas of focus: community wellness, education, indigenous reconciliation, and safety. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 172039

Grants to Montana and British Columbia Nonprofits for Programs that Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana and British Columbia charitable nonprofits to improve the quality of life for residents in areas where the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must submit an eligibility review, and Canadian organizations must submit an LOI, before...

GrantWatch ID#: 172072

Grants to New York, Vermont, and Quebec Watershed Nonprofits for Professional Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to New York, Vermont, and Quebec nonprofit watershed organizations in eligible locations for professional training and capacity-building opportunities. Funds may be used for expenses such as registration fees, meals, travel, and accommodations...

GrantWatch ID#: 173337

In-Kind Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Promote Services and Events in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of promotional space to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to publicize artistic, cultural, or community-oriented services or events that are open to the public in eligible locations. Grantees receive free poster space in transit shelters as a...

GrantWatch ID#: 173588

Grants to Canada Nonprofits and Charities to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit and charitable organizations and other institutions to respond to community needs. Funding is intended to improve the lives and social well-being of residents. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: env...

GrantWatch ID#: 173734

Grants to International Individuals and Organizations for Projects to Protect Farm Animals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals, groups, and organizations for early-stage animal welfare activities. Funding is intended to support projects that protect farm animals, with a particular preference for anima...

GrantWatch ID#: 173825

Grants to Ontario Aboriginal Communities to Support Participation in the Mining Sector

Deadline: Ongoing

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174347

Grants to Ontario Indigenous Organizations and Communities to Support Participation in Mining ...

Deadline: Ongoing

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 applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 174348

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Art Collectives, and Artists to Advance First Nations, Inuit, an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, art collectives, and individuals to assist First Nations, Inuit, and Métis art and artists in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended to promote the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174350

In-Kind Book Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Promote Literacy

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind book donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to supply reading material to underserved communities. The program is intended to provide books to communities, libraries, and schools throughout the world. The purpose of the book do...

GrantWatch ID#: 174877

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

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of technology equipment to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to help increase their productivity, cost-efficiency, and scalability. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The grant is intended to assist or...

GrantWatch ID#: 175303

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Individuals for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, groups, and individuals in eligible locations for projects that benefit the community. Applicants may request funding to support social, recreational, and cultural programs; travel; and festivals and use of facilities. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 175533

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Schools and Groups for In-School Educational Music Pe...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to USA, Canada, and International schools and other groups for in-school educational music programs. Although the Foundation appreciates all forms of music, priority is given to proposals that focus on bluegrass music. Live ensemble demonstrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 176897

Grants to British Columbia Organizations in Eligible Regions for Activities that Benefit Local...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for programs that benefit local communities. Preference is given to programs that promote volunteer participation and that do not duplicate serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 177290

Grants to Canada Métis, First Nations, and Inuit Artists, Groups, Nonprofits, and For-Profits...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Canada Métis, First Nations, and Inuit artists, arts professionals, artists groups, collectives, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations for travel related to professional development. Funding is intended to support travel costs involve...

GrantWatch ID#: 177874

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, and First Nations Artists for Professional Developme...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations, for-profits, First Nations artists, and arts and cultural professionals for career development activities. Funding may be used for production materials, career and artistic development activities, and train...

GrantWatch ID#: 177875

In-Kind Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Support Music Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support music programming. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz and receive approval to submit an application. Funding is intended for applicants providing free or low-cost music in...

GrantWatch ID#: 178253

Grants to British Columbia Organizations and Individuals for Charitable Legal Services and Act...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia organizations and individuals to benefit communities throughout the province by providing legal education, legal aid, legal research, and other law-related activities. All projects must be culturally sensitive, respect diversity, and dem...

GrantWatch ID#: 178712

Grants to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec Nonprofits, Municipalities, Agencies, and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec nonprofit organizations, public agencies, municipalities, and schools to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Applicants are required to consult with program staff prior to submitting a full proposal....

GrantWatch ID#: 180453

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, NGOs, Institutions, and Individuals...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, institutions, individuals, or collaborations between various entities to develop social impact projects. Finalists are given funding, publicity, and help with other resources in order to...

GrantWatch ID#: 180556

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofits, Town Councils, Schools, and Groups to Promote ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $1,000 to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit organizations, town councils, schools, and community and service groups to promote health and wellness in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities in the focu...

GrantWatch ID#: 180739

Rebates to British Columbia For-Profits and Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Business Consul...

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates of up to $30,000 to British Columbia small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to recover the costs of customized consulting services. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. The program is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181868

Grants to Nunavut Nonprofits and For-Profits for STEM Programs for Inuit Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nunavut nonprofit organizations and for-profits in eligible locations to provide Inuit youth with firsthand experiences in scientific and technological fields. Funding is intended to support clubs, camps, and other activities that connect traditional Inu...

GrantWatch ID#: 182076

Grants to Nova Scotia Sports Organizations and Nonprofits to Bring Sporting Events to the Prov...

Deadline: Ongoing

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 championsh...

GrantWatch ID#: 182404

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Host Local Sports Events that Increase Tourism in Eli...

Deadline: Ongoing

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 generatin...

GrantWatch ID#: 182962

Grants to Ontario Landowners to Protect Water Quality in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario landowners (and for qualifying projects, nonprofit organizations) to protect and enhance ground and surface water quality in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff and obtain necessary permits and approvals prior to applying. The goal ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183257

Grants to British Columbia Coaches, Officials, and Sports Organizations for Professional Train...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia coaches, officials, and sports organizations in eligible locations for training opportunities in their respective fields. Funding is intended to contribute to the development of sports within the local community. Some examples of eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 183517

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

Deadline: Ongoing

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 facilit...

GrantWatch ID#: 183525

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Urgent Disaster Relief Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for urgent disaster relief. Funding is intended to provide effective and efficient support to communities and organizations that have been impacted by disaster. The funding source par...

GrantWatch ID#: 184107

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

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada qualified donees for programs that benefit the community. Focus areas include strengthening communities, reconciliation, and climate. The purpose of this program is to advance community well-being and environmental sustainability at a generational...

GrantWatch ID#: 184312

Grants to Saskatchewan Artists and Professional Arts Organizations and Collectives for Arising...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan artists and grants of up to $2,000 to professional arts organizations and collectives to address arising needs. Funding is intended to support small-scale projects that contribute to the development of professional artists or...

GrantWatch ID#: 184402

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Regions to Support Vete...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, government entities, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, schools and IHEs in eligible states and provinces for programs that support local active members of the U.S. military, military vete...

GrantWatch ID#: 184771

Grants to Ontario, Quebec, and USA Nonprofits, Schools, Universities, and Agencies in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario, Quebec, and USA nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges, universities, and government entities in eligible states for services that have a significant and discernible impact on their local communities. Funding is intended to support regional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184772

In-Kind Donations of Transportation Services and Equipment to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agenc...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of transportation freight services and equipment to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, schools, and IHEs in multiple states in which the funding source has a business presence. This program provides participants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184783

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations for Programs that Benefit Loca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit and charitable organizations in multiple states and provinces for programs that benefit local communities served by the funding source. The grant is intended to support impactful projects, events, and initiatives in the areas of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185110

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Action Programs to Protect the Environment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada grassroots nonprofit organizations for environmental preservation programs. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of climate solutions, agricultural transformation, thriving communities, and healthy land and waters. The goal ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185169

Grants to New Brunswick Musicians, Groups, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Musical Performances

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Brunswick musical artists, groups, nonprofit organizations, and businesses for musical performances. Funding is intended to promote local artists in both local and international venues. The goal of the grant program is to increase the presence of loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 185427

Grants to New Brunswick Individuals, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Increased Market Access an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Brunswick individuals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to participate in career growth activities. This initiative aims to help musicians access domestic and international markets and encourage professional development. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 185455

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Institutions for Fragile X Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for clinical research projects related to Fragile X syndrome. Funding is intended for clinical research trials with human subjects. Priority will be given to trials of agents that have been previously ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185635

Grants to Canada Entities to Serve First Nations Students with Learning Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, education institutions, First Nations, and agencies to provide services for First Nations students with learning disabilities. Funding may be used for resource services, assessments, therapies, personnel, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 185710

Grants to Quebec Businesses and Institutions to Buy and Install Solar Air or Water Preheating ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec businesses and institutions to buy and install solar air or water preheating systems for buildings. Eligible applicants must be current or about-to-be customers of the funding source. Grants may be used in the commercial, institutional, and indust...

GrantWatch ID#: 185956

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations to Develop New Energy-Saving Initiatives in Quebec

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada organizations to develop new energy-efficiency solutions in Quebec. Funding is intended for creative projects that can be used by customers in a range of sectors, including the commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and transp...

GrantWatch ID#: 185958

Grants to Canada First Nations, Band or Tribal Councils, and Indigenous Organizations in Eligi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada First Nations, Band or Tribal councils, and Indigenous organizations in eligible provinces for activities and programs that reduce the spread and intensity of wildfires. Funding is intended to support wildland fire prevention and preparation progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 186833

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Athletic Events that Promote Local Touris...

Deadline: Ongoing

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 attr...

GrantWatch ID#: 188274

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Businesses for Community Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and businesses in eligible regions to host or develop community events. Some applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to support the development of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188633
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