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

Explore 1,195 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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1,195 grants found

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, societies, and municipal councils for programs and projects that enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 202840

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals, Agencies, Institutions, and Organizations for Animal Wel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada individuals, government agencies, institutions, and organizations to promote animal welfare research. Funding is intended to cover the processing and publication expenses for scholarly, open-access, peer-reviewed articles. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203209

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Human Rights Violations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International human rights organizations and women-led organizations for activities related to human rights violations in eligible regions. Funding is intended for responses to urgent safety issues and for unanticipated a...

GrantWatch ID#: 203703

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, Agencies, and Businesses in Multiple Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and businesses for business expansion projects. Applicants are required to contact the funding source ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203747

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Indigenous Entities, Educational Institutions, and Agencies in Mu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit organizations, Indigenous entities, municipalities, educational institutions, and industry associations for initiatives that promote economic development. Projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203749

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Community and Environmental Initiative...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to strengthen communities and civil society. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support collective action, organizational capacity, visionary...

GrantWatch ID#: 203975

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities for Internship...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 per year to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, and Indigenous communities for programs and activities that promote workforce development. Funding is intended for internship programs and partnerships that help to...

GrantWatch ID#: 204041

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities to Strengthen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, institutions of higher education, and Indigenous communities for internship programs that strengthen the Indigenous workforce in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and part...

GrantWatch ID#: 204042

Grants to British Columbia Researchers and Educational Institutions for Mental Health Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia researchers, educational institutions, and community groups for projects to improve the mental health of individuals in eligible regions. Funding is intended for research and programs to benefit individuals on the autism spectrum and tho...

GrantWatch ID#: 204150

Grants and In-Kind Support to Saskatchewan Communities and Organizations to Benefit Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Saskatchewan communities and organizations for activities and projects to benefit local residents. Funding is intended in the following areas of interest: environment and sustainability, community enhancement, First Nations and divers...

GrantWatch ID#: 204151

Grants to Yukon Artists, Collectives, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and First Nations f...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Yukon individual artists and creatives, collectives, nonprofit societies, businesses, municipal agencies, and First Nations for projects and professional development. Funding is intended to assist people in the creative and cultural indus...

GrantWatch ID#: 204656

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Events Addressing the Evolution and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500, grants of up to $15,000, and grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for events addressing the evolution and use of the Internet. Funding is intended to support initiatives that include open dialogue on issue...

GrantWatch ID#: 204881

Grants to British Columbia Schools, Daycares, and Community Programs for Activities to Benefit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia schools, daycares, after-school programs, summer programs, youth organizations, and community programs for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects that serve low-income famil...

GrantWatch ID#: 205026

In-Kind Mental Health Training to Nova Scotia Individuals, Nonprofits, and Businesses

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind training services to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses to address mental health issues. This opportunity offers training that will be conducted in a single six-hour course. The course presents instruction on mental health and...

GrantWatch ID#: 205441

Grants to Saskatchewan Individuals at Eligible Organizations and Institutions to Improve the H...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Saskatchewan individuals affiliated with eligible organizations and institutions to improve the health of Indigenous people throughout the province. Funding is intended to support the increased dissemination of knowledge from the field of health research.

GrantWatch ID#: 206113

Grants to Yukon Agencies, First Nations, and Community-Based Businesses and Associations to In...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Yukon municipal agencies, First Nations governments and development corporations, community associations and societies, and community-based businesses to increase energy production within the province. Funding is intended to support projects that increas...

GrantWatch ID#: 206480

Grants to Canada Businesses and Nonprofits to Promote Expansion, Collaboration, and Creativity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada businesses and nonprofit organizations to promote expansion, collaboration, and creativity. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and submit a statement of interest prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to bolster ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207029

Grants to Ontario Charities for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario charitable organizations in eligible locations for community capacity-building activities. Funding areas of interest include food security, education, training and employment, youth and children, affordable housing, and transporta...

GrantWatch ID#: 207772

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Environmental and Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for environmental initiatives and relief efforts. Funding is intended for activities that support sustainability, conservation, and national and international emergency relief work, and address diffi...

GrantWatch ID#: 208108

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofit Societies for Capital Improvement Projects in Eligible Lo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies in eligible locations for capital improvement projects that promote productivity, economic growth, a clean environment, and strong communities. Funding is intended for construction and renovation projects in a range o...

GrantWatch ID#: 208171

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Conduct Recreational and Sports Programs for Residents in Elig...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to Alberta registered nonprofit organizations to provide recreational and sports activities for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that offer opportunities for first-time participants, increase awareness of ine...

GrantWatch ID#: 208349

Grants to Alberta Donees for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Alberta donees for projects that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of employment opportunities, financial security, strengthening Indigenous and underserved commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 208563

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofit Sports Organizations to Host Amateur Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia nonprofit sports organizations in eligible regions to host competitive amateur sports events. Funding is intended for competitions that are open to the public and that feature regional, provincial, or international compet...

GrantWatch ID#: 208744

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Environmental Project...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and First Nations in eligible locations for environmental activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that enhance biodiversity and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 209332

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects related to cybersecurity. Funding is intended to develop cybersecurity capabilities powered by artificial intelligence. Priority will be given to projects that incorpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209338

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice and Societal Cha...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives to promote social justice and societal change. Funding is intended to support investigative journalism and the arts as a means to creating change. Eligible organizations align with on...

GrantWatch ID#: 209682

Grants to Ontario Employers, Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, IHEs, and Agencies for Capital Proje...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario employers, training providers, tribal entities, municipalities, industry groups, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations for capital projects that promote workforce training and professional development activities. Funding is intended to construct...

GrantWatch ID#: 209803

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, First Nations, School Districts, and PACs for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, agencies, First Nations governments, school districts, and PACs for community-led projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that are not usually within the purview of the local government. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 209962

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Community and Econom...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, First Nations councils, and school districts for community and economic development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capacity-building and infrastructure projects that su...

GrantWatch ID#: 209963

Grants to New Brunswick Registered Charities for Projects and Programs to Benefit Residents in...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Brunswick registered charities for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to strengthen the effectiveness of organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 210131

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Organizations to Host Public Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to Ontario organizations in eligible regions to host events for the public. The purpose of the program is to provide city facilities for events that offer a community benefit. Eligible events include arts and culture, sport...

GrantWatch ID#: 210211

Grants to Ontario Communities and Neighborhood Associations to Address Community Concerns

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario communities and neighborhood associations in eligible regions for projects to benefit the community. Funding is intended to help these groups address short-term concerns specific to their communities. Eligible activities benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210212

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Projects Related to Water, Healthca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for sustainable projects in the areas of healthcare, water, and education. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Previous grantees have conducted projects within the follo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210775

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Enhance Adult Literacy

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to enhance adult literacy. Funding is intended for the purchase of licenses and subscriptions to programs offering blended- and distance-learning solutions. The goal of the grant program is to improve the capa...

GrantWatch ID#: 210989

Grants to British Columbia First Nations to Build Capacity and Remove Social Barriers

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, Modern Treaty Nations, and self-governing Nations to promote social justice and remove barriers. Funding is intended to build the capacity of First Nations and enable them to more fully engage and consult on a government-t...

GrantWatch ID#: 211176

In-Kind Technology Support to Canada Charities and Social Enterprises to Improve Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind technology support to Canada registered charities and social enterprise agencies to improve efficiency. Eligible participants receive mentoring, services, and software in order to upgrade their digital capabilities. The purpose of the program is to facilit...

GrantWatch ID#: 211700

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Workshops and Meet...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, hospitals, laboratories, and government agencies to promote workforce development for researchers and other individuals focused on diabetes. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212216

Grants to British Columbia Indigenous Organizations and Agencies for Workforce Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, Tribal councils, Métis Nation Government, and Indigenous organizations to address workforce barriers impacting Indigenous people across the province. Funding is intended to assist Indigenous communities in identifying gap...

GrantWatch ID#: 212694

Grants to Ontario Neighborhood Groups and Residents for Community-Based Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Ontario neighborhood groups and residents for community-based events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist groups and events with operating expenses that support eligible activities. Neighborhood events must take place in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 213324

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Developers for AI...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $20,000, and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, developers, and researchers for projects in Artificial Intelligence. Funding is intended to support innovative...

GrantWatch ID#: 213528

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters for Enrichment Activities for Adoptable C...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters to provide stimulation to cats in shelters. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. Funding is intended to support a wide range of indoor, outdoor, and human intera...

GrantWatch ID#: 213685

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters for Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters for disaster relief. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. The purpose of the grant program is to provide assistance to animal organizations that have been affe...

GrantWatch ID#: 213686

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters to Improve Conditions for Dogs Waiting fo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters to improve conditions for dogs in shelters. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. Funding is intended for a wide range of purchases and activities that enhance t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213687

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters for Expenses Related to Adoption Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters for expenses related to stort-term adoption programs. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. Funding is intended to cover costs needed for short-term dog field tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 213688

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters to Cover Medical Treatments for Pets Wait...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters to cover medical treatments for pets waiting for adoption. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. Funding is intended to cover a wide range of emergency medical ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 213689

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters to Subsidize Pet Adoptions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters to subsidize pet adoptions. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. The purpose of the program is to support reduced-fee or free adoptions for cats and dogs. Grantees will be requi...

GrantWatch ID#: 213690

Grants to Canada Animal Rescue Organizations and Shelters for Organizational Operations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada animal rescue organizations and shelters for organizational operations. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website to apply for funding. Eligible costs include food, supplies, vaccines, and any other expe...

GrantWatch ID#: 213691

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters to Provide Financial Assistance to Indivi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters to provide financial assistance to individuals who adopt older pets. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. Funding is intended to provide incentives to potential ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213693

Grants to USA and Canada Educational Institutions and Public Charities for Projects Related to...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada educational institutions and public charities for research, education, and professional development projects related to the treatment of pain. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support inn...

GrantWatch ID#: 214115

Grants to British Columbia Entities for Projects and Programs to Benefit the Environment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia First Nations, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, agencies, academic institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for projects to benefit the environment. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an app...

GrantWatch ID#: 214141
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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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Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

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