Latest Grants and Resources in Canada

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2023 Climate Fintech Accelerator Opens to Startups Around the World

Deadline: 26-Mar-23 The New Energy Nexus is inviting entrepreneurs who are passionate about decarbonization and climate change, and who have confidence in their technology and products. The 2023 Climate Fintech Accelerator hosted by New Energy Nexus (NEX) has officially started recruitment. It … [Read more...] about 2023 Climate Fintech Accelerator Opens to Startups Around the World

2023 WE Empower UN SDG Challenge for Changemakers and Social Entrepreneurs

Deadline: 16-Apr-23 The Arizona State University is inviting applications for the 2023 WE Empower UN SDG Challenge. The WE Empower Challenge is a global competition for women social entrepreneurs who are advancing the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and inspiring … [Read more...] about 2023 WE Empower UN SDG Challenge for Changemakers and Social Entrepreneurs

Submit a Nomination for Canada’s Volunteer Awards!

Deadline: 26-Apr-23 The Government of Canada is seeking nominations for Canada’s Volunteer Awards (CVA) to recognize volunteers, not-for-profit organizations, social enterprises and businesses for their contributions across the country. Categories Community Leader This category is open … [Read more...] about Submit a Nomination for Canada’s Volunteer Awards!

Nominations are Now Open for The Marconi Prize!

Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The Marconi Society is proud to announce its Marconi Prize for innovators who have made a significant contribution to increasing digital inclusivity through advanced information and communications technology. The Marconi Prize is awarded to established scientists who have … [Read more...] about Nominations are Now Open for The Marconi Prize!

Smart Path Global Small Business Program

Deadline: 30-Apr-23 Mastercard has launched its Start Path Small Business, a four-month program for startups to collaborate with the company to scale solutions that drive simple, secure digital experiences for SMEs. The program is currently receiving applications from start ups that are … [Read more...] about Smart Path Global Small Business Program

GLD Short-Term Research Grants

Deadline: 11-Apr-23 The Governance and Local Development Institute at the University of Gothenburg (GLD) announces the availability of a limited number of research fellowships for short-term research on Governance and Local Development. Themes Themes should relate to the GLD mission, for … [Read more...] about GLD Short-Term Research Grants

6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation – Apply Now!

Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The 6th Guangzhou Award is now calling for participation from all cities and local governments around the world with ongoing or recently completed initiatives, including those that are implemented in collaboration with private and civil society partners. The aim of the … [Read more...] about 6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation – Apply Now!

Standards and Trade Development Facility: Project Grants Program (up to US$ 1,000,000)

Deadline: 11-Aug-23 The Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) offers grants up to US$ 1,000,000 for projects that improve food safety, animal and plant health capacity to comply with international sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) requirements. These grants are expected to help … [Read more...] about Standards and Trade Development Facility: Project Grants Program (up to US$ 1,000,000)

[Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 5] Supported by 100+ Accelerator powered by AB InBev

Deadline: 30-Apr-23 The One Young World has announced a Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 5, Supported by 100+ Accelerator powered by AB InBev to find and support women-founded companies that are tackling the most pressing sustainability challenges they face: from climate change to biodiversity loss, to … [Read more...] about [Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 5] Supported by 100+ Accelerator powered by AB InBev

JUMPSTARTER 2023 Global Pitch Competition

Deadline: 14-May-23 JUMPSTARTER 2023 is Calling all startups, innovators, and dreamers to showcase the most innovative ideas. This is your chance to pitch your groundbreaking projects on a global stage and get the recognition and connections you deserve. Benefits Take your startup to the next … [Read more...] about JUMPSTARTER 2023 Global Pitch Competition

Apply Now: Emerging Approaches for Reducing Landfill Methane Emissions Program (Canada)

Deadline: 14-Apr-23 The Government of Canada is seeking application for Emerging Approaches for Reducing Landfill Methane Emissions. Objectives The federal government is undertaking efforts to reduce methane emissions from Canada’s municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills. As part of this … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Emerging Approaches for Reducing Landfill Methane Emissions Program (Canada)

Arctic Species Conservation Fund in Canada

Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity The World Wildlife Fund Canada is seeking applications for Arctic Species Conservation Fund to support research and stewardship actions, safeguarding some of Canada’s most emblematic species. The Arctic Species Conservation Fund supports high-quality stewardship … [Read more...] about Arctic Species Conservation Fund in Canada

BC Rehab Foundation’s Individual Grant Program (Canada)

Deadline: 12-May-23 The BC Rehab Foundation is seeking applications for the Individual Grant Program. Funding Information As a way of fulfilling as many requests as possible, their organization imposes maximum amounts on certain types of equipment. All equipment and corresponding funding … [Read more...] about BC Rehab Foundation’s Individual Grant Program (Canada)

BC Rehab Foundation Project Grant Program – Canada

Deadline: 12-May-23 Applications are now open for the BC Rehab Foundation Project Grant Program to create opportunities for the full participation of people with physical disabilities. BC Rehab is committed to equal opportunities and improving community accessibility throughout the province. … [Read more...] about BC Rehab Foundation Project Grant Program – Canada

[2024 Edition] Food Planet Prize – Nominate Now!

Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity Do you have an idea that could solve the dilemma of feeding a growing population on a warming planet? Do you know of an innovation that has the potential to sustainably transform the food system? Give it a chance to win the world’s biggest environmental Prize and … [Read more...] about [2024 Edition] Food Planet Prize – Nominate Now!

Métis Cultural Development Fund (Canada)

Deadline: 14-Apr-23 SaskCulture in partnership with Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI) has launched the Métis Cultural Development Fund (MCDF) to support community-based cultural activities and initiatives that preserve, strengthen and transmit Métis culture and traditions. Objectives The MCDF … [Read more...] about Métis Cultural Development Fund (Canada)

Applications Open for Large Research Grants on Education Program

Deadline: 27-Apr-23 The Spencer Foundation has launched the Large Research Grants on Education Program to support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education. This program is “field-initiated,” meaning that proposal submissions are not in response to a … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Large Research Grants on Education Program

“Nobel Prize Summit” Addressing Information Pollution Crisis with the Power of Open Source

Deadline: 2-Apr-23 The Digital Public Goods Alliance and the United Nations Development Programme are collaborating to discover and promote open-source solutions and concepts that can help tackle the urgent global challenge of information pollution. They will showcase this at the Nobel Prize … [Read more...] about “Nobel Prize Summit” Addressing Information Pollution Crisis with the Power of Open Source

Apply for Oman Humanitarian Desalination Challenge Prize Competition

Deadline: 31-May-23 Applications are now open for the Oman Humanitarian Desalination Challenge (OHDC) Prize Competition led by MEDRC and supported by the Oman Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MoHERI). The OHDC Prize Competition seeks to create a hand-held, stand-alone, … [Read more...] about Apply for Oman Humanitarian Desalination Challenge Prize Competition

NOFO: 2023 Program to End Modern Slavery

Deadline: 21-Apr-23 The Department of State Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) is pleased to invite organizations to submit proposals to combat human trafficking outside of the United States to support the Program to End Modern Slavery (PEMS). The TIP Office … [Read more...] about NOFO: 2023 Program to End Modern Slavery

Open Call: Because Accelerator Programme for Entrepreneurs

Deadline: 27-Mar-23 Apply now to join the Because Accelerator and get to the next stage with your innovative product. Drawing from what they’ve learned in bringing their own manufactured product to market, the Because Accelerator is designed for an entrepreneur who is in the early to middle … [Read more...] about Open Call: Because Accelerator Programme for Entrepreneurs

$25,000 is available under Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund

Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (MBZ) is now open for applications to provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate. The Fund … [Read more...] about $25,000 is available under Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund

Schneider Go Green Program 2023: A Global Student Competition

Deadline: 30-Mar-23 Schneider Electric is looking for game changers in the buildings segment: AI, new business formats, smart ways to use data, new energy sources... Dare to disrupt! At Schneider Electric they believe that energy is a basic human right and they are dedicated to furthering … [Read more...] about Schneider Go Green Program 2023: A Global Student Competition

ventureLAB’s Accelerate AI Program – Canada

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 Are you interested in getting involved with Accelerate AI? Applications are now open for the ventureLAB’s Accelerate AI Program. ventureLAB’s Accelerate AI program is a 6-month program, funded through Scale AI (Canada's AI Global Innovation Cluster), to support growing and … [Read more...] about ventureLAB’s Accelerate AI Program – Canada

Ontario Arts Council announces Music Creation Projects in Canada

Deadline: 13-Apr-23 The Ontario Arts Council has announced the applications for Music Creation Projects to support Ontario-based professional artists in creating original musical works. Purpose This program supports music creators at all career stages, working in all music genres/styles. The … [Read more...] about Ontario Arts Council announces Music Creation Projects in Canada

Call for Indigenous Artists in Communities and Schools Projects (Canada)

Deadline: 12-Apr-23 The Ontario Arts Council is now offering funds for Indigenous Artists in Communities and Schools Projects. Purpose The program supports projects that bring together Ontario-based Indigenous artists or Elders to: Work with individuals or groups of people from a … [Read more...] about Call for Indigenous Artists in Communities and Schools Projects (Canada)

Open Call: Artists in Communities and Schools Projects (Canada)

Deadline: 20-Apr-23 The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) is seeking applications for its Artists in Communities and Schools Projects to support the research, development and realization of community-engaged arts projects in Ontario. Categories The program has three categories: Planning: to … [Read more...] about Open Call: Artists in Communities and Schools Projects (Canada)

Ontario Endowment Fund for Children and Youth in Recreation (Canada)

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The Youth Advisory Committee of the Brant Community Foundation accepts applications that require funding for programs for youth in recreation. The Brant Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) was formed to provide leadership opportunities for high school age … [Read more...] about Ontario Endowment Fund for Children and Youth in Recreation (Canada)

The Vegan Society Grant Programme

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The Vegan Society is accepting applications from individuals and grassroots organisations for the Vegan Society Grant Programme. It exists to support projects which will encourage non-vegans to go vegan and stay vegan. Recently awarded grants went to ‘Radio programs to … [Read more...] about The Vegan Society Grant Programme

UNESCO Calls for Proposals for 2023 Silk Roads Youth Research Grant Program

Deadline: 14-June-23 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) calls on young women and men under the age of 35 to apply for the 2023 Silk Roads Youth Research Grant Program to mobilize young researchers for further study of the Silk Roads shared … [Read more...] about UNESCO Calls for Proposals for 2023 Silk Roads Youth Research Grant Program

CREation Medium Project Funding (Canada)

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The Canadian Roots Exchange (CREation) through its Medium Project Funding is providing grants to Indigenous youth-led projects and groups non-profits that seek to create impactful community change and increase the wellness, resiliency and engagement of Indigenous … [Read more...] about CREation Medium Project Funding (Canada)

Youth Employment and Skills Program in Canada

Deadline: 27-Mar-23 The Government of Canada is inviting applications for its Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP) that will contribute approximately $13 million to projects that employ youth and youth facing barriers. Each project will be eligible to receive up to $14,000 in matching … [Read more...] about Youth Employment and Skills Program in Canada

London Community Grants Program in Canada

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The City of London is pleased to announce the applications for London Community Grants Program. Categories Innovation grants are provided to new, emerging organizations and/or initiatives that engage in one or more of the following: New idea: Proven or promising … [Read more...] about London Community Grants Program in Canada

Innovation Workshop on Water Quality Monitoring & Assessment

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and World Water Quality Alliance (WWQA), European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the International … [Read more...] about Innovation Workshop on Water Quality Monitoring & Assessment

Trisong Grant for Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being Open Now!

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The Khyentse Foundation has launched its Trisong Grants to identify and support individuals and organizations that are working to promote mental health and well-being in the world, through projects and programs that have a foundation in Buddha’s wisdom. In difficult or … [Read more...] about Trisong Grant for Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being Open Now!

Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 6: Enabling access to WASH practices amongst Underserved Communities

Deadline: 17-Apr-23 The One Young World has announced a Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 6, supported by Reckitt, to support innovations that create measurable impact by enabling access to clean water, sanitation or hygiene, and are particularly interested in innovations with a focus on children or … [Read more...] about Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 6: Enabling access to WASH practices amongst Underserved Communities

AI to Amplify: An Online Fellowship Programme

Deadline: 20-Mar-23 Are you involved with products or applications that use artificial intelligence? Are you interested in ethical issues and in making products and applications more inclusive and sustainable? Do you like working in international interdisciplinary teams and enjoy changing … [Read more...] about AI to Amplify: An Online Fellowship Programme

Applications Open for Racial Equity Research Grants Program

Deadline: 16-May-23 The Spencer Foundation through its Racial Equity Research Grants Program aims to support education research projects that will contribute to understanding and ameliorating racial inequality in education. The Spencer Foundation is interested in funding studies that aim to … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Racial Equity Research Grants Program

2023 Food Logistics Innovation Challenge

Deadline: 20-Apr-23 How can leverage the power of logistics to improve food and nutrition security, sustainability, and reduce waste? The Food Logistics Innovation Challenge is a global open call for innovators and change-makers who have solutions that can tackle food logistics’ most pressing … [Read more...] about 2023 Food Logistics Innovation Challenge

2023 Habitat Acquisition Grant in Canada

Deadline: 17-Apr-23 The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) is now accepting applications for the Habitat Acquisition Grant. HCTF accepts grant applications from land trust organizations looking to purchase properties to protect important habitat for BC’s fish and wildlife. Proposed … [Read more...] about 2023 Habitat Acquisition Grant in Canada

Community Investment Operating Grant in Canada

Deadline: 29-Mar-23 The City of Edmonton has announced a Community Investment Operating Grant program. Priorities Organizations that demonstrate how they are currently, or how they are working towards, increasing social inclusion and/or equitable access to their programs and services. … [Read more...] about Community Investment Operating Grant in Canada

12th Annual Ocean Awareness Contest: Climate Heroes in Action

Deadline: 13-Jun-23 The Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs is inviting creative proposals for its 12th annual Ocean Awareness Contest, a platform for young people to learn about environmental issues through art-making and creative communication, explore their relationship to a changing world, and … [Read more...] about 12th Annual Ocean Awareness Contest: Climate Heroes in Action

Youth Ambassadors Program – Apply Now!

Deadline: 27-Feb-23 Applications are now open for the Youth Ambassadors Program, a leadership exchange program for high school students and adult mentors from countries across the Western Hemisphere. The program provides full scholarships for participants to take part in cultural and … [Read more...] about Youth Ambassadors Program – Apply Now!

NOFO: Supporting Critical Open Source Technologies That Enable a Free and Open Internet

Deadline: 19-Apr-23 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects to strengthen the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms online through an open, … [Read more...] about NOFO: Supporting Critical Open Source Technologies That Enable a Free and Open Internet

Canada: Neighbourhood Small Grants

Deadline: 15-Apr-23 Do you have an idea that connects people socially or helps them share skills or talents with each other? If you have an idea to create community and cultural connections in Campbell River, Neighbourhood Small Grants can help bring your project to life with grants from … [Read more...] about Canada: Neighbourhood Small Grants

Call for Entries: 2023 SocEnv Awards

Deadline: 11-Apr-23 Could you be recognised in 2023 for your outstanding environmental work? Or, do you know a deserving colleague who has recently gone above and beyond to protect or enhance the environment? Then the SocEnv's prestigious 2023 awards are now open for … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: 2023 SocEnv Awards

WISE Edtech Accelerator Programme 2023 – 2024

Deadline: 13-Apr-23 Applications are now open for the WISE Edtech Accelerator Programme that aims to support innovation and build an edtech community focused on revolutionizing the way they teach and learn. For over six years, they have supported edtech founders from around the world scale … [Read more...] about WISE Edtech Accelerator Programme 2023 – 2024

Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition

Deadline: 22-Mar-23 The Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition is now open for applications to celebrate purpose-driven ventures that address persistent and emerging problems in education. The 2023 Milken-Penn GSE EBPC unveils new incentives and more value to competitors than … [Read more...] about Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition

Community Impact Project Grant – Canada

Deadline: 15-Mar-23 Applications are now open for the Community Impact Grants, a stream of the Heritage Community Investment Program (HCIP) that provides project-based assistance to organizations and individuals to preserve, research, document, interpret, celebrate, and raise awareness of the … [Read more...] about Community Impact Project Grant – Canada

Ashoka and HSBC launch Green Changemakers Challenge

Deadline: 29-Mar-23 Are you a green changemaker catalysing others to take action for a sustainable world? Are you equipping those around you with the mindset and capabilities to contribute? If yes, the Green Changemakers Challenge is open for you. Ashoka and HSBC are collaborating for the … [Read more...] about Ashoka and HSBC launch Green Changemakers Challenge

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