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

Explore 1,188 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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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Toxic Substance Exposure Preclinical Res...

Deadline: 11/19/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for preclinical research studies related to exposure to toxic substances. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 215336

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Translational Research on Toxic Substanc...

Deadline: 11/19/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for translational research related to exposure to toxic substances. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior to applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 215338
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 08/19/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503
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Grants to British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho Entities to Protect Salmon Stocks

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho private, nonprofit, and public sector entities to protect salmon stocks in eligible areas. Priorities include enhancing wild stock production, restoring habitat, and improving the information available rega...

GrantWatch ID#: 222195
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In-Kind Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Organization for Professional Marketing Suppo...

Deadline: 08/19/26

In-kind grant valued at up to $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International organization to increase social impact. The purpose of the program is to provide professional marketing, design, branding, strategy, and AI support services to an organization that can convin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222401

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

Deadline: 11/18/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies to improve the recovery rate for individuals with orthopaedic injuries. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application and complete required registrations...

GrantWatch ID#: 230311

Grants to Nova Scotia Entities to Address Economic Opportunities and Challenges

Deadline: 11/10/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 231877

Grants to Canada Nonprofits that Serve Black Communities to Increase Programming

Deadline: 09/22/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations that serve Black communities in eligible areas to address funding gaps. Funding is intended for improving and expanding social service and community programming that address immediate needs and provide othe...

GrantWatch ID#: 217011

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Groups to Improve Eligible Neighborhoods

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 221895

Grants to Ontario Groups for Community Development Initiatives

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 221897

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Groups to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 229828

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Community Development Initiatives

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 229831

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits Serving Black Communities for Capacity Building

Deadline: 09/22/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations serving Black communities in eligible locations for capacity building. Funding is intended to help awardees improve operations to deliver more programs and have a bigger impact with their work. Eligible ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 231813
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Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Charities for Programs that Benefit Youth and Children

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations and schools for projects and programs that benefit at-risk children and youth, 18 and under, in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that directly support the health, education or soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 196301
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Parki...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and for-profit organizations for research projects related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended for pre-clinical and clinical programs that impede or prevent the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206024
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Grants to Canada Research Institutions, SMEs, and Researchers for Pharmaceutical Sector Techno...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Canada research institutions, small and medium businesses, and researchers at IHEs to create technology that will benefit the pharmaceutical sector. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 223098

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities for Programming, Capital Projects, and Capacity Building

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $80,000 to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a preliminary application before applying. Funding is intended to support programming, renovat...

GrantWatch ID#: 173304

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Projects for People With Disabilities

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Funding is intended for programs and projects focused on community engagement. The grant program aims to remove barriers and create lasting o...

GrantWatch ID#: 216763

Grants to Canada Charities for Projects That Benefit the Community

Deadline: 11/15/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada registered charities for projects that benefit the community. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: community well-being, accessibility and safety, climate change resilience, and enhan...

GrantWatch ID#: 223588
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Grants to Ontario Youth Organizations to Improve Programming for Youth

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Ontario youth organizations to improve programming and provide activities for youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance youth infrastructure, promote event participation, and advance continued education. Eligible programs serve the yout...

GrantWatch ID#: 204582
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Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Public Railway Safety Education

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Indigenous groups, and transit authorities for activities to improve safety along the country's railway lines. Funding is intended to educate the public regarding the potential dangers o...

GrantWatch ID#: 212188
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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Researchers for Dravet Syndrome Res...

Deadline: 08/21/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career MD and PhD researchers to conduct investigations on Dravet syndrome. Awardees will also be considered for an additional award for postdoctoral excellence. Funding is intended for projects that address the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218482
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Large-Scale Dravet Syndrome Research

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit academic and research institutions for large-scale research projects related to Dravet syndrome. Funding is intended for research led by independent, established, and experienced rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 218549
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Related to Dravet Syndrome

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit academic and research institutions for research projects related to Dravet Syndrome. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects that investigate hypotheses related to addressing t...

GrantWatch ID#: 218550
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Clinical Dravet Syndrome Research

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit academic and research institutions for clinical research projects related to Dravet syndrome. Funding is intended for projects that address the needs of patients and focus on improvin...

GrantWatch ID#: 218551

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Melanoma Research

Deadline: 12/10/26 LOI Date: 08/21/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit research and academic institutions for collaborative translational melanoma research projects. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for studies conduct...

GrantWatch ID#: 223388
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Use AI to...

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to employ AI to improve health worldwide. Eligible areas of interest include research, writing, policy analysis, funding new organizations, and supporting direct implem...

GrantWatch ID#: 230363
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA, Canada, or International Nonprofit, For-Profit, or Institution...

Deadline: 08/21/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, or educational institution to better enforce export control laws. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 230576
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Address Disparities in Rare Disease Res...

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects to address disparities in rare disease research. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. Funding areas of interest include technolo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231612

Grants to Canada Nonprofits to Increase Workforce Opportunities for Women

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/21/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations to increase workforce opportunities for women. Funding is intended for projects that propose new systemic changes by addressing the root causes of leadership and financial inequality for women. Priority will be given to wom...

GrantWatch ID#: 231842

Grants to British Columbia Resident Groups for Community Improvement Projects in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 08/24/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 179846

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Seabird Conservation

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and tribal governments for seabird conservation projects in eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 190973

Grants to Manitoba Organizations, Groups, and Individuals for Projects that Improve Legal Serv...

Deadline: 09/25/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Manitoba organizations, institutions, associations, and individuals for projects that promote law-related services and education. Applicants must contact program staff to discuss the proposal and receive applications before applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209957

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Institutions for Hearing...

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for hearing restoration research. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214805

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Eye Injury Clinical Research

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for clinical research programs for combat-related eye conditions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 215020

Grants to Alberta Nonprofit Heritage Societies for Organizational Expenses

Deadline: 09/29/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Alberta registered nonprofit heritage societies in eligible locations for organizational expenses. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application before applying. Funding is intended to support the operations of archives, museums, and other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216808

Grants to British Columbia Organizations, Groups, and Individuals for Environmental Legal Supp...

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to British Columbia organizations, groups, and individuals to obtain legal support for environmental issues. Funding is intended for costs associated with hiring lawyers, experts, mediators, and facilitators, and for supporting strategic activities to addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 175379

Grants to Saskatchewan Organizations to Provide Car Seats to Needy Families

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Saskatchewan traffic safety enforcement entities, nonprofit organizations, and newcomer groups to improve child safety. Funding is intended to provide car seats to families in need. The goal of the program is to improve overall child pass...

GrantWatch ID#: 190886

Grants to Saskatchewan Organizations in Eligible Regions for Commemorative Programs

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Saskatchewan organizations in eligible locations for community programs and events. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for initiatives and activities that honor prominent people ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148298

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Applicants for Latin Music Research

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, and individuals for research on Latin music and culture. Funding is intended for historical research, anthropology, documentation of music traditions, and stud...

GrantWatch ID#: 153344

Grants to Alaska and British Columbia Entities to Preserve Wild Salmon Resources

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Alaska and British Columbia nonprofit organizations and public sector applicants in eligible regions for initiatives to preserve wild salmon resources. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 222191

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Applicants for Latin Music Preservation and Archives

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, and individuals for preserving and archiving Latin music heritage. Funding is intended to preserve original media and source materials, support historically, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 231814

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Capital Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations that serve local vulnerable populations. Grants may be used to support social infrastructure enhancements th...

GrantWatch ID#: 142183

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants and in-kind services to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for community activities that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include arts and culture, community programming and spaces, events, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148681

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Organizations for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Alberta individuals, organizations, or groups for projects that improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs, activities, events, and festivals that promote a sense of community and foster community involvement. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 192110

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, Schools, and Industry Groups ...

Deadline: 08/28/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 201139

Grants to Canada Post-Secondary Schools to Improve Educational Outcomes for Students

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Canada post-secondary schools to improve educational outcomes for students. Funding is intended for existing or new programs, initiatives, and services that enhance students' school experience. Eligible focus areas include facilitating savings plans for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212007

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and First Nations for Capital Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and First Nations for capital projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve facilities for organizations that serve marginalized populations. Areas of interest include accessibility, health, safety,...

GrantWatch ID#: 214229

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Improve Community Safety

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for services and programs to improve community safety in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of uses, including volunteer training, projects to promote citizen involvement and volunteering, equ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221932

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Studies Related to the MAST Genes

Deadline: 10/02/26 LOI Date: 08/28/26

Grants of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with an academic institution or nonprofit research organization for studies related to the MAST genes. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231788
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GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for nonprofits across 61 categories, including Education, Health and Medical, Housing, Arts and Culture, Youth and At-Risk Youth, and Community Services, along with operating support, capital campaigns, and program expansion funding.

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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.

Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm whether your organization qualifies.