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

Explore 1,191 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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1,191 grants found

Grants to Canada and USA Nonprofits for Projects to Protect Wildlife and Natural Habitats

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Canada, USA, and territories nonprofit organizations for projects to protect wildlife and natural habitats. Funding is intended for campaigns to save specific species and ecosystems. Eligible activities include public policy work, litigat...

GrantWatch ID#: 129644

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, First Nations, Health Authorities, and IHEs for Community Projec...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, First Nations, health authorities, and academic institutions for projects that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist with operating expenses and costs incurred to deliver...

GrantWatch ID#: 140345

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Benefit Youth and Seniors

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario nonprofit charitable organizations for projects and programs that enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support activities that benefit youth and seniors within the areas of mental health, af...

GrantWatch ID#: 140577

Grants to Alberta Registered Nonprofits for Community Enhancement Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for innovative community enhancement projects. Funding is intended for operational costs and capital expenses. Focus areas may include recreation, heritage, environment, arts and culture, and communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 142016

Grants to British Columbia Registered Charities for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to British Columbia registered charities for programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Project funding is intended to support new initiatives as well as the enhancement of current programs. Multi-year funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152876

Grants to Manitoba Charities for Activities that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Manitoba registered charities for community projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for residents in the focus areas of community services, recreation, culture, and education. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 152979

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Municipalities for Métis Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations and municipalities for Métis cultural activities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Priority will be given to activities that take place in rural and underserved communities. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 155982

Grants to Ontario Charities in Eligible Communities for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario charitable organizations in eligible communities for activities that meet the social and economic needs of local residents. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that benefit ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 164299

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities for Performing Arts and Cultural Activities in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities for performing arts events and cultural activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects in the performing arts disciplines, such as dance, music, and theater, as well as for arts and cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 164697

Grant to a Canada Postgraduate Student for Research Related to Sustainable Energy

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant of $15,000 to a Canada post-graduate student affiliated with an IHE for research projects in sustainable energy. Funding is intended to support the training and development of research skills while promoting the study of clean energy alternatives that reduce...

GrantWatch ID#: 164759

Grants to British Columbia Registered Charities and Qualified Donees for Projects that Benefit...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to British Columbia registered charities and qualified donees for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Previous grant recipients have included sports organizations, senior citizen housing, arts festivals, hospitals, and education scholar...

GrantWatch ID#: 167559

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Societies to Enhance Parks and Out...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, clubs, and societies for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an additional preliminary application before submitting a full proposal. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 173761

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Sports, Culture, and Recreational Events in Eligible Reg...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit community organizations for sports, recreation, and cultural events and projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support local, volunteer-run organizations and to assist in the implementation of communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 174521

Grants to Manitoba Registered Charities for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Manitoba registered charities to provide community services in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting an application. Funding is intended for programs that support a wide range of interests and needs, including but not ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174546

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Schools, and Sports Organizations to Enhance Amateur Sports

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, sports clubs, leagues, and groups in eligible communities to enhance amateur sports. Funding is intended for capital projects that expand access to athletic activities so residents of all ages ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 177446

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Tribes, First Nations, and Organizations to Address th...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of $4,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, First Nations, and organizations to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Priority funding is intended for projects that protect ecosystems, the environment, community health, and cultural resources ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178266

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Programs Benefiting Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of education, health, recreation, human services, arts, culture, and the environment. Emphasis is plac...

GrantWatch ID#: 180561

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofits and Community Groups for Arts Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit arts organizations and community groups for projects in various arts disciplines. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Areas of focus include visua...

GrantWatch ID#: 181505

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Institutions for Commemorative Activit...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions for commemorative activities related to the history of the nation. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive an application pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 183538

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, For-Profits, and CBOs for Outdoor Seasonal Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit and for-profit organizations, ad hoc groups, and neighborhood associations for outdoor, seasonal projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for outdoor activities and initiatives that...

GrantWatch ID#: 183541

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities in Eligible Communities for Improved Operations and Eme...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta registered charities in eligible communities for improved operations and emergency support. Initiatives include but are not limited to staff mental health programs, development of volunteer programs, emergency repairs, and staffi...

GrantWatch ID#: 184920

Grants to Quebec Schools for Artist-Led Arts and Cultural Workshops and Events

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Quebec elementary and secondary public schools for artist-led arts and cultural programs and activities. Funding is intended to support workshops, performances, talks, installations, and other events that develop students' creativity and provide hands-on...

GrantWatch ID#: 186514

Grants to Canada Registered Charities, Municipalities, and Qualifying Organizations for Progra...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada registered charities, municipalities, and qualifying organizations for programs that benefit residents throughout the country. Focus areas include health, education, religion, culture, assistance to disadvantaged seniors and individuals with speci...

GrantWatch ID#: 191826

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Businesses, and Educational Institutions for Projects Rel...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, groups, ensembles, businesses, and educational institutions for projects related to Ukrainian Canadian dance. Funding is intended to support professional development and training, tours, concert product...

GrantWatch ID#: 193574

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Publishers, Businesses, and Schools to Promote Ukrainian ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, groups, educational institutions, bookshops, publishers, and other businesses to promote Ukrainian Canadian literature. Funding is intended to support the publication of new literary works, translations...

GrantWatch ID#: 193578

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Businesses, and Schools to Produce Films and Videos with ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, groups, artist collectives, businesses, and educational institutions for the production of new media, videos, and films with Ukrainian Canadian cultural themes. Funding is intended to support projects to create and dissemi...

GrantWatch ID#: 193580

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Businesses, and Schools for Projects that Promote Ukraini...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit community organizations, artist collectives, groups, orchestras, choirs, ensembles, businesses, and educational institutions for activities related to Ukrainian Canadian music. Funding is intended to support music festival programs, prof...

GrantWatch ID#: 193582

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Businesses, and Schools to Produce Theater Performances w...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, groups, businesses, and educational institutions for the production of Ukrainian-themed theater performances. Funding is intended to support commission fees, professional development, theater production...

GrantWatch ID#: 193584

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Businesses, and Schools to Create and Exhibit Ukrainian-T...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, groups, businesses, and educational institutions to create and exhibit visual artwork that includes Ukrainian content. Funding is intended to support not-for-profit exhibitions open to the public, profe...

GrantWatch ID#: 193586

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Collectives, Businesses, and Groups for Ukrainian-Themed Projects...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, collectives, businesses, and groups to provide national-level projects that have Ukrainian cultural themes and content. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects that advance and promote the Ukranian community throu...

GrantWatch ID#: 193588

Grants to Canada Nonprofits to Hold Festivals with Ukrainian Canadian Themes in Local Communit...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations to hold festivals with a Ukrainian Canadian theme in communities throughout the country. Qualifying festivals must attract the general public, contribute to the development of Ukrainian Canadian arts and culture, and cultiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 193593

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Artist Collectives, Businesses, Schools, Museums, and Others for ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, businesses, educational institutions, museums, libraries, archival repositories, art galleries, and other institutions for heritage preservation activities pertaining to the Ukrainian Canadian community...

GrantWatch ID#: 193594

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Artist Collectives, Businesses, and Schools for Exhibitions of th...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, artist collectives, businesses, and educational institutions for exhibitions associated with the history and culture of the Ukrainian Canadian community. Funding is intended to support public exhibits of museum ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193597

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Businesses, and Educational Institutions for Ukrainian Canadian H...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, institutions, artist collectives, groups, businesses, and educational institutions for historic preservation activities relating to the Ukrainian Canadian community. Funding is intended for projects that support the docume...

GrantWatch ID#: 193600

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Businesses, and Schools to Advance the Study of Ukrainian...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, groups, businesses, and educational institutions for programs related to Ukrainian language and culture. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of resource and curriculum development for K...

GrantWatch ID#: 193609

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Businesses for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta registered organizations, charities, and businesses for projects that improve the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and programs in a range of focus areas, including neighborhood beautification, the...

GrantWatch ID#: 199477

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, and Schools to Construct and Maintain War Memorials in Me...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, groups, educational institutions, and businesses to construct and maintain memorials to honor the memory of Ukrainian Canadian military service members. Funding is intended to support the construction a...

GrantWatch ID#: 206207

Grants to Yukon Businesses, Nonprofits, Agencies, DMOs, and First Nations to Benefit the Touri...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Yukon businesses, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, DMOs, and First Nations governments to benefit the tourism industry. Funding is intended for activities that draw local and international tourists. Eligible projects and activities include advert...

GrantWatch ID#: 206483

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Black-Led Nonprofits, Black Artists, and Collectives for...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $15,000, grants of up to $20,000, and in-kind support to Ontario Black-led nonprofit organizations and Black professional artists and collectives in eligible regions for career advancement activities. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 207136

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $35,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, First Nations, schools, libraries, and health regions for activities to benefit the community. Applicants must complete the required registration before ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 212346

Grants to USA and Canada IHEs to Support the Establishment and Expansion of Risk Management an...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA and Canada universities and colleges to support risk management and insurance programs at their institutions. Funding is intended to assist IHEs in the establishment of new programs as well as in the expansion of currently existing programs that are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212394

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Artist Collectives, Schools, and Artists to Recognize Ethnic Comm...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, artist collectives, educational institutions, and artists for projects to commemorate the experiences of ethnic communities interned in Canada during World War I, and to recognize their cultural contributions to...

GrantWatch ID#: 217455

Grants to Canada Organizations for Collaborative Medical Research Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Canada organizations for collaborative medical research projects. Funding is intended for applicants in the academic, business, healthcare, and life sciences sectors, and patient and consumer groups to partner with the funding source in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219319

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to Create or Expand Protected or Conserved Areas

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to create or expand protected or conserved areas. Eligible areas are tropical and sub-tropical forests and habitats that are not currently protected. Executed projects must create legal protection for currently unprote...

GrantWatch ID#: 221443

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits to Attract Visitors

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations to attract professional gatherings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to promote economic development, improve the city's image, and highl...

GrantWatch ID#: 221650

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Agencies for Economic Development Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous organizations, and local service boards for initiatives to enhance local communities and promote economic development. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of workforce developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 223571

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Eligible Districts for Capital Projects Addressing He...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible districts for capital projects that address health, human services, and other critical needs in local communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure and equipment for projects that improve the well-bein...

GrantWatch ID#: 223879

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Run Art Summer School Programs for Students Ages 11-19

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations to run art summer school programs for students ages 11-19. Funding is intended for intensive arts training experiences in any arts discipline. Funded programs will provide youth with access to and instruction from professi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225078

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Postsecondary Institutions to Encourage the Pursuit of...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $9,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and postsecondary institutions for initiatives to encourage the pursuit of legal careers among individuals facing barriers to education and resources. Funding is intended for outreach activities, imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 225997

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Qualifying Churches and Faith-Based Organizations to ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying churches and faith-based organizations for projects to increase access to clean water sources in needy communities. Funding is intended for projects to install filtration systems, install or repair wells, and pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 227500
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