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

Explore 1,207 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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1,207 grants found

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations in Multiple States and Provinces for Community Benefit ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada organizations in multiple states and provinces for community benefit activities in regions served by the funding source. Focus areas for funding include community vitality, education, and environment. Priority is given to projects and orga...

GrantWatch ID#: 222386

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Ocean Conservation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International ocean-focused organizations for initiatives to protect the world's oceans. Funding is intended for activities within the following focus areas: overfishing, offshore drilling and mining, ocean noise, microplastics and debri...

GrantWatch ID#: 222455

Grants to Ontario Nonprofit Community and Agricultural Organizations for Projects to Improve A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit community and agricultural organizations for projects to improve agricultural production in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the installation of tile-related drainage systems to enhance the amount and quality of arable land. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 222598

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Museums, Public Institutions, and Independent Curator...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International museums, public institutions, and independent curators to broaden photography collections. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of acquisitions, exhibitions, programming, and publications to be featured at art in...

GrantWatch ID#: 223031

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Address Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia and USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs to address substance abuse and mental health in eligible regions. Mental health initiatives should particularly benefit communities of color. Eligible organizations serve we...

GrantWatch ID#: 223085

Grants to Ontario Physicians and Physicians-in-Training for Research Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario physicians and physicians in training for research training programs. Funding is intended for programs to increase the capacity of physicians to conduct health research. Funds may be used for salary, research-related expenses, funds for the mento...

GrantWatch ID#: 223131

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies for Fire Emergency Preparedness Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit fire service organizations and government agencies for emergency preparedness training activities. The purpose of funding is to enhance the abilities of these organizations to respond to fires through extensive pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 223135

In-Kind Donations of AI Technology to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individual...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of AI audio communications technology to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, educational and cultural institutions, and individuals with voice impairments. Organizations will complete projects in the areas of education, health...

GrantWatch ID#: 223354

In-Kind Support to British Columbia Nonprofit Groups, Charities, and Societies in Eligible Reg...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to British Columbia nonprofit community groups, charities, and registered societies in eligible regions for assistance in finding and applying for grant funding. Assistance will be provided for finding suitable grants, completing applications, comp...

GrantWatch ID#: 223675

Grants to Ontario Indigenous Communities to Attend Conferences on Mining

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario indigenous communities to cover expenses related to attending conferences on mining. Funding is intended to support Indigenous participation in events that increase knowledge and understanding related to economic and regulatory activities associa...

GrantWatch ID#: 223898

Grants to Canada Artists, Arts Groups, and First Nations Nonprofits and For-Profits for Initia...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada artists, arts groups and organizations, and First Nations groups, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations for initiatives to expand and support the arts sector. Eligible activities include digital platform development, production, management servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 224115

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, and Community Groups to Offset the Cost of Live Music at Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Ontario registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and community groups to offset the cost of live music at events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist with the payment of sound technicians and musicians. Eligible applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 224270

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits and For-Profits to Develop Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations and for-profit housing developers to plan and implement affordable housing projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support seed funding, capacity building, and capital costs to promote the development of...

GrantWatch ID#: 224334

Grants to British Columbia Registered Charities to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia community-based registered charities to address urgent needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support time-sensitive projects and activities that fall outside the foundation's regular grant cycles and cannot...

GrantWatch ID#: 224391

Corporate Sponsorships to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Sports and Cultural...

Deadline: Ongoing

Corporate sponsorships to USA, Canada, and International organizations for sports and cultural programming and events. The purpose of the sponsorship program is to support events that have national or province-wide appeal and offer tangible benefits such as hostin...

GrantWatch ID#: 224473

In-Kind Services to USA, Canada, and International Charitable Organizations for Assistance in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to USA, Canada, and International registered charitable organizations for assistance in transporting humanitarian aid. The purpose of the program is to assist humanitarian missions, including the transportation of live animals, by offering waivers...

GrantWatch ID#: 224474

In-Kind Services to USA, Canada, and International Charitable Organizations to Transport Suppl...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to USA, Canada, and International registered charitable organizations for assistance in transporting materials and supplies related to humanitarian relief efforts. The program provides free or discounted air transportation to organizations for car...

GrantWatch ID#: 224479

Grants to Ontario Charities to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Ontario registered charities to address urgent needs in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: food security, education, children and youth, employment and training, and afford...

GrantWatch ID#: 224593

In-Kind Donations of Airline Tickets to Canada Charitable Organizations Serving Local Children...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of airline tickets to Canada charitable organizations serving local children and youth. The purpose of the program is to provide support to organizations that have a mission of promoting health and wellness for children and youth throughout the c...

GrantWatch ID#: 224695

Grants to Alberta Nonprofit Arts Organizations to Address Unforeseeable Circumstances That May...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit arts organizations to address unforeseeable circumstances that may destabilize the arts community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to respond to emergency situations that may adversely affect organizational capacity and stabilit...

GrantWatch ID#: 224816

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Schools and IHEs for Security Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International schools and IHEs to offset the cost of installing and operating security equipment. Funding is intended to be used towards the installation of security cameras, as well as for cybersecure cloud storage of the recorded surve...

GrantWatch ID#: 224821

In-Kind Assistance to British Columbia Nonprofits to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve operations. The program is intended to promote organizational development and capacity building through resources such as information sharing, organizational assessments a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225057

Grants to Ontario Professional Artists, Artist Groups, Arts Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Mee...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario professional artists, artist groups, and arts nonprofit and for-profit organizations to meet with promoters to expand their reach. Funding is intended for travel inside and outside the province and the country, for attendance at an arts marketpla...

GrantWatch ID#: 225239

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Activities to Promo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for activities to promote veganism across the globe. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to a full application. Funding is intended to assist individual activists and organizations e...

GrantWatch ID#: 225290

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, Private Developers and Manufacturers, and Indigenous Go...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, private developers and manufacturers, and indigenous governments for affordable housing projects. Funding is intended for affordable and ready to build housing to benefit local communities. Priority wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225329

Grants to Canada Organizations and Groups to Maintain and Improve the Trans Canada Trail

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $60,000 to Canada organizations and groups that oversee a portion of the Trans Canada Trail for activities to maintain and improve the trails. Project focus areas include installing signage, tree planting, professional development for trail crew, d...

GrantWatch ID#: 225367

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Qualified Donees, and Registered Charities to Address Community N...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, qualified donees, and registered charities to address community needs. Funding is intended to support projects addressing a range of topics, including but not limited to climate change, environmental sustainability, workfo...

GrantWatch ID#: 225401

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Research Hospitals for Capital Impr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and research hospitals for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for infrastructure funding, which includes any associated operation and maintenance costs. An eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225445

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Activist Groups to Respond to Unexpect...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and international nonprofit organizations and activist groups to respond to unexpected risks. Funding is intended for women, trans, and non-binary activists so they can nurture feminist movements that are creating a more just...

GrantWatch ID#: 225594

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Par...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, teams, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations to work in a program addressing safety and science in AI. Awardees will be given funding, office space, and workshop opportunities. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225624

Grants to Ontario Academic Institutions, Research Hospitals, and Early-Stage Technology Compan...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario academic institutions, research hospitals, and early-stage technology companies to advance technology projects. Eligible sectors include advanced manufacturing, cleantech, artificial intelligence, robotics, and IT. Funding is intended for early-s...

GrantWatch ID#: 225657

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Companies, and Researchers for Researc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, companies, and researchers for research studies related to the treatment of dysferlinopathies (LGMD2B and Miyoshi Myopathy). Eligible research topics address the gaps in current knowledge that hinder the purs...

GrantWatch ID#: 225727

Grants to Canada Municipalities, Nonprofits, and Research Institutes for Feasibility Studies o...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada municipal governments, nonprofit organizations, research institutes, and Indigenous communities for feasibility studies to transition transit fleets to zero-emission vehicles. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full app...

GrantWatch ID#: 225757

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Research Institutes, and Municipalities to Prepare Business Cases...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, research institutes, Indigenous communities, and municipal governments to prepare business cases exploring renewable energy systems. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225759

Grants to Canada Research Institutes, Indigenous Communities, Municipalities, and Nonprofits f...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada research institutes, Indigenous communities, municipal governments, and nonprofit organizations for feasibility studies on low-carbon energy systems. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 225760

Grants and Loans to Canada Municipalities, Nonprofits, and Research Institutes for Capital Pro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Canada Indigenous communities, municipal governments, nonprofit organizations, and research institutes for capital projects related to energy systems. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 225763

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Research Institutes, and Municipalities to Prepare Business Cases...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, research institutes, Indigenous communities, and municipal governments to prepare business cases exploring organic waste-to-energy. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 225765

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Research Institutes, and Municipalities for Organic Waste-to-Ener...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, research institutes, Indigenous communities, and municipal governments for organic waste-to-energy feasibility studies. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 225766

Grants and Loans to Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities for Energy Project...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Canada nonprofit organizations, government entities, research institutions, and Indigenous communities to convert organic waste to energy. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full grant application. The purpose of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 225767

Grants to Canada Municipalities, Nonprofits, and Research Institutes for Net-Zero Planning Act...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada municipal governments, nonprofit organizations, research institutes, and Indigenous communities for net-zero planning activities. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to develop a pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 225768

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Research Institutes, and Municipalities for Net-Zero Feasibility ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, research institutes, Indigenous communities, and municipal governments for net-zero feasibility studies. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support a fea...

GrantWatch ID#: 225769

Grants to Canada Research Institutes, Municipalities, and Nonprofits for Net-Zero Pilot Progra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada research institutes, Indigenous communities, municipal governments, and nonprofit organizations for net-zero pilot programs. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support a pilot pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 225770

Grants and Loans to Canada Municipalities, Nonprofits, and Research Institutes for Net-Zero Ca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Canada Indigenous communities, municipal governments, nonprofit organizations, and research institutes for net-zero capital projects. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 225772

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career PhD Scholars for Historical Humani...

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International early-career PhD scholars to pursue research projects related to historical humanities. Funding will cover a monthly stipend as well as travel and other material expenses. Funding is intended for a wide range of resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 225800

In-Kind Donations to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Fundrais...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations valued at up to $1,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for fundraiser and banquet giveaways. Eligible applicants must have their mission aligned with the Funder's values: supporting military and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225878

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Community Initiativ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for community initiatives in the vicinity of the Funder's retail venues. Applicants must support the values of connecting audiences to the outdoors and wildli...

GrantWatch ID#: 225884

Grants to USA and Canada Law Schools for Initiatives to Encourage Students to Pursue Careers i...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada law schools for initiatives to encourage students to pursue careers in law. Funding is intended for collaborative projects among at least three universities. Eligible activities include workshops, conferences, law fairs, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225903

Grants to Ontario Collaborations of Businesses, Charities, and Municipalities in Eligible Regi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ontario collaborations of businesses, charities, and/or municipalities for marketing expenses to promote community events in eligible regions. Funding is intended for marketing that reaches new audiences and visitors and encourages commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 227064

Grants to Ontario Municipalities and Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Community Signage

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario municipalities and nonprofit organizations for projects to improve community signage in eligible regions. Funding is intended for signage installation that improves the experience for tourists. Projects must be located in eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 227076

Grants to Ontario Municipalities and Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Tourism Infrastructure...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ontario municipalities and nonprofit organizations for projects to improve tourism infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital improvements and infrastructure enhancements and installations that improve the quality...

GrantWatch ID#: 227077
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