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

Explore 1,206 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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1,206 grants found

Grants to Canada Nonprofits for Programs to Address Climate Change

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to address climate change and reduce emissions. Applicants are required to submit an expression of interest prior to a full grant application. Priority is given to activities that focus on underser...

GrantWatch ID#: 218244

Grants to Yukon Municipalities and First Nations for Infrastructure Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Yukon municipalities and First Nations for infrastructure improvements. Funding is available for a broad range of activities to improve roads, highways, railways, internet services, public transportation, recreational and sports infrastructure, tourism, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218325

Grants to Canada Charities and Donees for Initiatives to Effect Policy Change

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities and qualified donees for initiatives to effect policy change. Certain applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible projects align with one of the following areas of interest: education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218453

Grants to Canada Organizations for Initiatives to Address the Needs of the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada organizations for initiatives to address the needs of the community. Eligible areas of interest include education, sustainability, community development, arts and culture, and health. Particular attention is paid to projects that support women, DE...

GrantWatch ID#: 218470

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Public Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations for community development projects in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to promote public infrastructure for current and future residents and to pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 218501

Grants to British Columbia Search and Rescue Organizations in Eligible Locations to Support Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia search and rescue organizations in eligible locations to support projects. Applicants will need to briefly summarize their project and describe why it is necessary for the organization. Preference will be given to organizations that offe...

GrantWatch ID#: 218651

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Grassroots Organizations, CBOs, Leaders, ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, grassroots, and community-based organizations, leaders, and social enterprises to support programs led by women. Funding is intended to foster advocacy, leadership, and sustainable development. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 218760

Grants to Quebec Artists with Disabilities in Eligible Regions for Assistance in Receiving Fun...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec artists with disabilities in eligible regions for assistance in receiving grant funding and completing arts projects. The purpose of the grant program is to cover the costs of artists with disabilities or hearing loss who are seeking funding or ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 218765

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Address the Health ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address the health and welfare of children. Funding is intended to support causes and organizations that make a positive difference in children's li...

GrantWatch ID#: 218942

Grants to Alberta and Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Businesses to Support Downtown Neighborhoods

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,500 to Alberta and Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations and businesses for events that promote eligible downtown neighborhoods. Funding is intended for events that generate income for the area, are free to the public, support arts, culture, and sports...

GrantWatch ID#: 218964

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Gm2 Gangliosidosis ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for reseaerch projects related to GM2 gangliosidosis. The purpose of the grant program is to support clinical or pre-clinical research projects that accelerate the advancement ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219064

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta non-profit organizations and societies for capital improvement projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for smaller-scale and large projects that help to meet community needs. Eligible activities have a broad c...

GrantWatch ID#: 219100

Grants to Ontario Donees and Charities to Address Urgent Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario qualified donees and charitable partnerships for activities to address urgent needs in eligible communities. Funding is intended for unanticipated needs that cannot wait until the funding source's next granting cycle. Eligible organizations suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 219171

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers at IHEs for Neurological Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education for research projects related to neurological disorders. The purpose of the grant program is to support research that addresses gaps in the science of SCN2A-relat...

GrantWatch ID#: 219384

Sponsorships and Donations to British Columbia Charities for Community Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships and donations to British Columbia charities and organizations for community programs, events, and initiatives in regions served by the funding source. The purpose of the funding program is to support efforts to promote financial wellness among residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 219478

Grants to Ontario Physician Researchers Affiliated with Charitable Institutions for Medical Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario physician researchers affiliated with charitable institutions for medical research projects. Funding is intended for research in the focus areas of patient care and education for practicing physicians. Eligible research types include clinical res...

GrantWatch ID#: 219612

Grants to Ontario Early-Career Medical Researchers Affiliated with Charitable Institutions for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario early-career medical researchers affiliated with charitable institutions for health research projects. Funding is intended for research activities in the focus areas of patient care and education for physicians. The following types of research ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 219613

Grants to Ontario Residents Affiliated with Charitable Institutions for Health Research Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario residents affiliated with charitable institutions for health research projects. Funding is intended to support clinical, medical education, and health system research projects. The primary focus area for projects is patient care and the education...

GrantWatch ID#: 219614

In-Kind Donations of Gravel to Alberta Organizations to Enhance Public Facilities in Eligible ...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of gravel to Alberta organizations to enhance public facilities in eligible locations. The purpose of these donations is to support the improvement and maintenance of local infrastructure by assisting the organizations that are operating these fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 219636

Grants to Quebec Businesses and Nonprofits for the Development of AI Technologies and Products

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec small businesses and nonprofit organizations for the development of AI technologies and products. Funding is intended to accelerate the adoption of AI in critical sectors, thereby keeping Canada at the forefront of AI solutions. Priority may be gi...

GrantWatch ID#: 219741

Grants to Quebec Businesses, Nonprofits, and Economic Institutions for Food Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec businesses, nonprofit organizations, Indigenous organizations and governments, and economic development institutions for food initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen food supply chains and to deploy innovative technolo...

GrantWatch ID#: 219747

Grants to Quebec Nonprofits, IHEs, and Municipalities to Revitalize Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec nonprofit organizations, SMEs, business associations, IHEs, and municipalities to revitalize and reindustrialize eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the socioeconomic vitality of the area and to support businesses. All projects must...

GrantWatch ID#: 219748

Grants to Quebec Nonprofits, Small Enterprises, and IHEs for Quantum Technology Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec nonprofit organizations, small enterprises, and IHEs for quantum technology development. Funding is intended to advance the development of these technologies and related products that can be commercialized, to advance economic development in this ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219749

Grants to Quebec Nonprofits and Businesses for Economic Development Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec nonprofit organizations and small businesses for economic development projects in communities that are an official language minority. Funding is intended to bolster economic activities in eligible communities and to help businesses flourish throug...

GrantWatch ID#: 219750

Grants to Quebec Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Businesses for Economic Development Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec nonprofit organizations, municipalities, businesses, and economic development organizations for economic development projects. Funding is intended to boost economic development in the region through increasing tourism, increasing the presence of i...

GrantWatch ID#: 219751

Grants to Quebec Nonprofits, IHEs, Municipalities to Foster Business Growth and Innovation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec nonprofit organizations, IHEs, municipalities, and business accelerators to foster business growth and innovation. Funding is intended to create partnerships, attract foreign investments, transfer technologies and equipment, and provide support se...

GrantWatch ID#: 219753

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and First Nations to Enhance Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and First Nations governments and communities for initiatives to improve the quality of life for communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following area...

GrantWatch ID#: 220384

Grants to British Columbia First Nations Communities to Support Local Educational Events and A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia First Nations communities to support local events and activities. Funding is intended to support educational initiatives that will enhance community understanding of the local water supply. Events may also discuss the pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 220499

Grants to Alberta Municipalities, First Nations, and Waste Commissions for Community Recycling

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta municipalities, First Nations, and waste commissions to support community recycling endeavors. The purpose of the program is to host community events to make recycling more accessible. Funding is intended for marketing expenses and to help offset...

GrantWatch ID#: 220560

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, First Nations, and School Groups to Recycle Electronics

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit and faith-based organizations, First Nations communities, amateur sports associations, youth clubs, and school groups for initiatives to promote the recycling of electronic products. The purpose of the program is to encourage the collec...

GrantWatch ID#: 220563

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address the Risks of Advanced AI

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects to address the risks of advanced AI. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, including training, mentorship, groups, events, and media resources such as videos, podc...

GrantWatch ID#: 220907

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Concerns over Global Threats

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for programs and events that address concerns over global catastrophic threats. Funding is intended for conferences, courses, retreats, workshops, seminars, and similar projects. Focus areas include AI, biosec...

GrantWatch ID#: 220909

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Global Catastrophes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for projects to build capacity to address potential catastrophes on a global scale. Priority focus is on projects that address and mitigate the risks of biological threats or risks related to A...

GrantWatch ID#: 220923

Grants to Alberta CBOs to Promote History Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit community-based groups to promote publicly accessible history programs. Funding is intended to assist organizations that operate a historical facility or provide a historical program to the general public. Eligible facility-based projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 221082

Grants to Alberta Cemetery Operators for Mainenance Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta cemetery operators to maintain and upkeep burial grounds in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist those who maintain and preserve local graveyards. Costs may include grass cutting, insurance, lawnmower gas, and septic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221083

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario For-Profits and Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Ontario businesses and nonprofit and grassroots organizations for programs, projects, and events to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact the local municipal tax association prior to applying. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 221096

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Community-Oriented Projects and Eve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for community-oriented projects and events. Funding is intended to encourage community members to engage in initiatives in the areas of the environment, health, education, and the arts. The funding source cont...

GrantWatch ID#: 221185

Grants to Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba Organizations and Community Groups for Initiativ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba organizations and community groups for initiatives to benefit the construction and agricultural sectors. Funding is intended for activities within one of the following areas of interest: agriculture and construction ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 221236

Grants to British Columbia Athletes or Sports Organizations for Attending Provincial and Natio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $300 to British Columbia athletes or sports organizations for financial assistance. Funding is intended to defray the costs of participation in provincial or national spring events. Priority will be given to youth applicants. Eligible events must h...

GrantWatch ID#: 221363

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Projects to Strengthen the Funeral Service Industry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen the funeral service industry. Funding is intended for outreach and to support careers in the industry. Eligible activities include but are not limited to scholarships, tools, resources, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 221730

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Activities to Advance Education and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for activities to advance education and healthcare equity. Funding focus areas include medical research and screenings, supporting STEM programming, healthcare services for underserved populations, and meal pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221779

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in the Funding Source's Business Footprint

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the communities in the funding source's business footprint. Funding is intended to support arts and culture, education, and health and human services in eligible communities in Arizona, California, F...

GrantWatch ID#: 221990

Grants to Manitoba Organizations Involved with Community Athletics for Professional Developmen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Manitoba organizations and individuals involved with community athletics for professional development activities. Funding is intended for training, evaluations, certification, and courses. The goal of the program is to encourage the development of commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 222021

Grants to Canada Charities to Encourage Positive Gender Identities for Indigenous Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities for initiatives to encourage positive gender identities for Indigenous youth. Funding is intended to educate youth before they have internalized harmful stereotypes and developed negative behaviors. The purpose of the funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222037

Grants to Canada Charities for Programs that Address Gender-Based and Domestic Violence

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities for educational programs that address gender based and domestic violence. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for programs directed towards youth t...

GrantWatch ID#: 222038

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Commemorate Canadian Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government agencies for community projects that commemorate Canadian veterans. Funding is intended for events and resources that honor those who se...

GrantWatch ID#: 222044

Grants to British Columbia Neighborhood Groups for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $500 to British Columbia neighborhood groups for projects to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of climate action, emergency preparedness, and caring for natural areas. The goal of the progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 222073

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and CBOs to Promote Agriculture

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit and community-based organizations for programs and projects that promote agriculture. Funding is intended for events and activities that help to support and sustain the agricultural community. The Foundation invests in local initiatives...

GrantWatch ID#: 222091

Grants to Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan Organizations to Enhance Agriculture

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan organizations to improve rural and agricultural areas. Funding is intended for large-scale projects that positively impact the agricultural community. The grant program seeks to enhance rural living through par...

GrantWatch ID#: 222092

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Charitable Organizations for Programs ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and charitable organizations for programs benefiting underprivileged communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, basic care, health, and nutrition, and should aim...

GrantWatch ID#: 222258
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