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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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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Indigenous Groups for Climate Projects

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, groups, and collectives with indigenous leadership in eligible areas for projects to address the climate crisis. Funding is intended to support efforts to share knowledge, prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 209440

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Charities for Arts and Cultural Initiatives in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations and registered charities for arts and cultural initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new arts and culture projects, programs, temporary installations, place-ke...

GrantWatch ID#: 215522

Grants to Canada Early-Career Researchers and Indigenous NGOs to Improve Child and Youth Healt...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Canada early-career researchers affiliated with eligible nonprofit organizations, and Indigenous NGOs for research studies to improve child and youth health. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229101

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Investigators for Transplantation Resear...

Deadline: 09/16/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government entities for innovative transplantation research. Applicants are required to submit an LOI and complete required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 230069

Grants to USA, Canada, and International MDs and PhDs for Research on Diabetes Management

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International MDs, PhDs, and the equivalent, affiliated with a nonprofit organization, IHE, or government agency for research on diabetes management. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230202

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International entities for conservation projects. The focus of the current grant cycle is forest preservation. Funding is intended for initiatives to protect rainforests, forests, and their inhabitants. Eligible projects can include educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231339

Grants to British Columbia Arts Nonprofits and Charities for Project and Operating Support

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies and registered charities providing arts and cultural programming in eligible regions for project and operating support. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities, including theater, dance, and literary produ...

GrantWatch ID#: 154926

Grants to Ontario Donees, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to Ontario qualified donees, including registered charities, municipalities, schools, and athletic associations, for programs that address community needs. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of community services, health and wellness, social we...

GrantWatch ID#: 160542

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Projects Addressing Invasive Species

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, government agencies, and tribes for projects addressing invasive species. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for projects using scientific ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232090

In-Kind Grants to British Columbia Arts and Cultural Nonprofits for Video Billboard Marketing

Deadline: 09/04/26

In-kind grants to British Columbia arts and cultural nonprofit organizations for free promotion on video billboards in eligible locations. Applicants will pay for and arrange the production of the video marketing material to be shown on outdoor video screens locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 173587

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Improvements to Rail S...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, transit authorities, Indigenous groups, and individuals for projects to enhance rail line safety. Funding is intended for projects that increase safety and reduce annual deaths and injur...

GrantWatch ID#: 197137

Grants to Northwest Territories Indigenous Agencies and Entities for Commemorative Events

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Northwest Territories Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations to plan and implement commemorative events in communities and locations across the province. Funding is intended to promote and support activities and programs that...

GrantWatch ID#: 211144

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

Deadline: 09/04/26

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 USA and International Early-Career Researchers for Myotonic Dystrophy Research

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions and IHEs for research projects in the field of Myotonic Dystrophy. Funding is intended for basic, translational, or clinical research projects that su...

GrantWatch ID#: 218328

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Myotonic Dystrophy Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit academic and research institutions to pursue research in the field of Myotonic Dystrophy. Funding is intended for basic, translational, or clinical research projects or projects re...

GrantWatch ID#: 219734

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Improve Recreation Opportunities for Local Residents ...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to improve recreation opportunities for local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for youth-specific activities, and activities that benefit the community-at-large. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 221933

Contest for USA, Canada, and International Entities to Develop an AI Document Analysis Tool

Deadline: 09/04/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies to participate in a contest to devise an AI tool to facilitate government acquisitions. The purpose of the competitio...

GrantWatch ID#: 231816

Grants to Alberta Charities, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Capacity-Building Efforts

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities for capacity-building efforts that promote environmental projects. Funding is intended to further organizational development, improve competencies, work on new st...

GrantWatch ID#: 205936

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK Nonprofits for Programs that Help Local Communities

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK nonprofit organizations for programs that help local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of activities that expand equitable access to STEM learning, enhance community green spaces and nature, and support efforts to reduce ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212008

Grants to Canada and International Medical Schools and Healthcare Institutions for Bladder Can...

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants to Canada and International professional medical schools and healthcare institutions for educational programs to increase understanding of advancing treatments for bladder cancer. First-time applicants must create an account prior to applying. Funding areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 214639

Grants to British Columbia Artists for Arts Projects that Engage Local Residents

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to British Columbia artists and artist collectives in eligible locations to create collaborative artworks that engage community residents. The purpose of the program is to create artwork for the community, engage residents in the creative pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 185405

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual Artist, Group, or Nonprofit to Recognize C...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual artist, artist group, or nonprofit organization to recognize creativity in contemporary sculpture. Funding is intended to honor applicants who advance and broaden the field. Priority will be given to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 196235

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educat...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and educational institutions for studies that correlate HIV and aging. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218911

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Entities to Advance Contraceptive Research

Deadline: 09/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes to make use of the funding source's resources to further contraceptive research. Applicants are advised to complete required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230287

In-Kind Donation of Services to Canada Nonprofits for Marketing the Work of New Canadian Artis...

Deadline: 09/08/26

In-kind donation of services valued at $12,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations for marketing the work of new Canadian artists. Consulting services will be supplied by the funder to publicize the artistic works, while training the organization in marketing skills...

GrantWatch ID#: 222356

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Schools for Beehive Programs

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26 LOI Date: 10/15/26

Grants of $500, and grants of $1,500 and in-kind donations to USA and Canada nonprofit children's organizations and public and private K-12 schools for educational programs related to bees and beehives. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 165953

Grants to Ontario Artists and Arts Organizations for Projects that Promote Indigenous Art

Deadline: 10/06/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Ontario Indigenous nonprofit organizations, artists, and collectives in eligible locations for projects that promote Indigenous art. Funding is intended to encourage new relationships between Indigenous artist...

GrantWatch ID#: 188485

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Recreation and Sports Programs Benefiti...

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit societies in eligible locations for recreation and sports activities that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to expand and enhance sports, fitness, activity, outdoor, and play related programming and services that encourag...

GrantWatch ID#: 222982

Grants to New Brunswick Registered Charities and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life for L...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New Brunswick registered charities, government agencies, and schools for projects that enhance the quality of life for community members in eligible locations. Priority is given to projects in the areas of environment, health, education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173299

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals to Aid Underprivileged ...

Deadline: 12/03/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for a wide range of economic development and social empowerment projects. Applicants must submit an initial inquiry form prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects to address t...

GrantWatch ID#: 174694

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Host Sports Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to host athletic events that benefit eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for new events as well as regional and local tournaments taking place in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180525

Award to a Quebec Arts Nonprofit or Artist for Achievements and Diversity in Dance

Deadline: 09/09/26

Award of $10,000 to a Quebec nonprofit arts and cultural organization, artist, or arts collective in eligible areas to recognize excellence and diversity in dance. The award is intended to honor cultural diversity and contributions to the vitality of the local art...

GrantWatch ID#: 191946

Grants to Canada Indigenous Individuals and Nonprofits to Promote Indigenous–Non-Indigenous ...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Canada Indigenous individuals and nonprofit organizations for activities to promote understanding and acceptance between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Eligible individuals include artists, youth, educators, community leaders, Eld...

GrantWatch ID#: 212387

Grants to Canada Charities for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Canada charities for projects and programs to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, programs, and activities that align with the eligible areas of focus, including educational advancement, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 230453

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 10/14/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies for programs and events that enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support ongoing operations or specific projects that respond to identified community needs. Applicants may appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 138359

Grants to British Columbia Individuals and Nonprofits for Environmental and Food Projects

Deadline: 10/14/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $500, $2,500, and $5,000 to British Columbia individuals and nonprofit organizations for environmental projects and food initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to protect the environment and improve food security. Activities should le...

GrantWatch ID#: 210905

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Support Artistic Programs

Deadline: 10/14/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies and organizations to support artistic programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help organizations with ongoing operational expenses and program costs. The purpose of the program is to improve the quality o...

GrantWatch ID#: 216971

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Improve Childcare Services

Deadline: 10/14/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to improve childcare services in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital expenses, including equipment and renovations, as well as professional development training for childcare staff. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 216972

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Address Safety, Health, and Social Needs

Deadline: 10/14/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to British Columbia nonprofit societies for programs that address the safety, health, and social needs of the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support either ongoing operations or specific projects that respond to ident...

GrantWatch ID#: 216973

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Support the Arts

Deadline: 10/14/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to support the arts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to offset the cost of one-time or annual project expenses. The purpose of the program is to support a broad range of artistic disciplines, including med...

GrantWatch ID#: 231524

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits for Law-Related Projects and Services

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations to provide legal information and services to the public. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support legal education and research, legal aid, public access to the la...

GrantWatch ID#: 173298

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Support Events for Local Residents

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Alberta nonprofit societies and registered societies to support events for local residents in eligible locations. Eligible event types include activities, provincial or national holidays, festivals, recreation or amateur sport, and cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 174927

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Community Festivals and Celebrations

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community festivals and celebratory events. Funding is intended to support new festivals and events or to maintain existing ones, including events within specific areas o...

GrantWatch ID#: 180117

Grants to Manitoba Artists, Groups of Artists, and Arts Organizations for Public Art Presentat...

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Manitoba professional artists and knowledge keepers, groups of artists, and arts organizations for public arts presentations or publications. Applicants must be pre-approved before submitting an application. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 184633

Grants to Canada Arts and Music Nonprofits and For-Profits for Events and Productions

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Canada arts- and music-based nonprofit associations and for-profit companies to support events and productions. First-time applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote projects that increase the national and...

GrantWatch ID#: 195297

Grants to Saskatchewan Organizations, Residents, and Corporations for Seasonal Programming

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan organizations, individuals, groups, and corporate entities for seasonal programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to encourage visitors and residents to participate in outdoor activities during the winter months. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 221868

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Research Studies Related to Osteosarco...

Deadline: 03/05/27 LOI Date: 09/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for research studies related to osteosarcoma (OS). Applicants are required to submit an LOI, and first-time applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application....

GrantWatch ID#: 224286

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Global Oncology Research

Deadline: 01/14/27 LOI Date: 09/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and research organizations, NGOS, government agencies, and IHEs for research related to global oncology. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support innovative proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 231384

Grants to Quebec Nonprofits to Host Internships for Diverse Artists

Deadline: 10/08/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants to Quebec nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions to host internships for artists. Funding is intended to encourage established arts nonprofits to host artists and cultural workers with culturally diverse backgrounds who are either new arrivals or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162178

Grants to British Columbia NGOs, Agencies, IHEs, and First Nations for Wildlife Conservation

Deadline: 11/02/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants to British Columbia NGOs, agencies, businesses, communities, academic institutions, consultants, First Nations, and individuals for fish and wildlife preservation projects in eligible locations. Applicants must engage with the relevant First Nation(s), and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230561
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