Latest Grants and Resources in Canada

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Research Accelerating RUNX1 Exploration (RARE) Grant Program

Deadline: 4-Dec-23 The RUNX1 Research Program and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation are excited to launch the Research Accelerating RUNX1 Exploration (RARE) Grant Program to fund research that will accelerate the discovery of druggable oncogenic pathways and deliver cancer interception and cancer … [Read more...] about Research Accelerating RUNX1 Exploration (RARE) Grant Program

THE SKATEROOM’s Social Skate Project

Deadline: 31-Dec-23 Are you a registered social skate charity/NGO responding to an existing need in your community? Then apply now for THE SKATEROOM’s Social Skate Project 2024. THE SKATEROOM’s mission is rooted in social impact and they would not have been able to achieve it on such a vast … [Read more...] about THE SKATEROOM’s Social Skate Project

Apply for Birds, Equity and Culture Mini-Grants

Deadline: 31-Dec-23 The Celebrate Urban Birds is seeking applications for the Birds, Equity and Culture Mini-Grants to promote educational events for youth and communities that center Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in birdwatching and ornithology. The project seeks to promote better … [Read more...] about Apply for Birds, Equity and Culture Mini-Grants

Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant (Canada)

Deadline: 15-Dec-23 The Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant is providing limited financial support for businesses, entrepreneurs, organizations, and community-minded individuals to implement initiatives, events, and/or programs that activate the Downtown district. The program has a particular … [Read more...] about Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant (Canada)

Nominations open for Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity (5th Edition)

Deadline: 2-Feb-24 Nominations are now open for the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity to support people facing the worst impacts of climate change and help scale climate solutions. The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity recognises individuals and organisations leading society’s efforts to tackle the … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity (5th Edition)

World Justice Challenge: The Rule of Law Foundation of Democracy

Deadline: 31-Jan-24 The World Justice Project (WJP) is pleased to announce the World Justice Challenge, a global competition to identify, recognize, and promote good practices and high-impact initiatives that protect and advance the rule of law. For the 2024 competition, the theme is The Rule … [Read more...] about World Justice Challenge: The Rule of Law Foundation of Democracy

Nominations open for Averted Disaster Award

Deadline: 12-Jan-24 The Averted Disaster Award is inviting individuals, project teams and organizations of all sizes, regions, and industries to submit nominations that highlight successful interventions. The Averted Disaster Award aims to recognize successful interventions implemented … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Averted Disaster Award

CFPs: Supporting Critical Open-Source Technologies that enable a Free and Open Internet

Deadline: 10-Jan-24 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 CFPs: Supporting Critical Open-Source Technologies that enable a Free and Open Internet

City of Toronto’s Main Street Innovation Fund – Canada

Deadline: 14-Dec-23 The City of Toronto’s Main Street Innovation Fund is providing grants for innovative and creative solutions to Toronto’s main street business challenges. The mandate is to support local business communities’ recovery and rebuild through innovative activations, creative … [Read more...] about City of Toronto’s Main Street Innovation Fund – Canada

Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program (Contributions Stream) – Canada

Deadline: 12-Jan-24 The Employment and Social Development Canada has announced a funding opportunity to support the federal government’s implementation of the 2030 Agenda by strengthening partnerships and engagement with Canadians. In 2015, Canada and all other United Nations Member States, … [Read more...] about Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program (Contributions Stream) – Canada

Sustainable Development Goals Program (Grants Stream) – Canada

Deadline: 12-Jan-24 The Employment and Social Development Canada is offering funding opportunity to support the federal government’s implementation of the 2030 Agenda by strengthening partnerships and engagement with Canadians. In 2015, Canada and all other United Nations Member States, … [Read more...] about Sustainable Development Goals Program (Grants Stream) – Canada

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award

Deadline: 15-Dec-23 Nominations are now open for the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award to recognize remarkable human rights defenders. The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award identifies and honors those who embody Robert F. Kennedy’s belief that the power of individual and collective moral … [Read more...] about Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award

Energy Innovation Program: Smart Grid Regulatory Innovation Capacity Building (Canada)

Deadline: 31-Jan-24 The Regulatory Innovation Capacity Building under the Smart Grid is seeking applications to support innovation in the economic regulation of Canada’s electricity systems. This will be accomplished by funding projects that are related to regulatory experimentation, … [Read more...] about Energy Innovation Program: Smart Grid Regulatory Innovation Capacity Building (Canada)

Call for Proposals: Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (Canada)

Deadline: 24-Jan-24 The Public Safety Canada is accepting applications for the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF) to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, economy, and innovation of search and rescue activities as they relate to the response and prevention objectives of search and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (Canada)

Request for Applications: PRO-WASH & SCALE Applied Research Award

Deadline: 15-Jan-24 The Practice, Research, and Operations in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene and Strengthening Capacity in Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Environment (PRO-WASH & SCALE) Award is excited to release this request for applications (RFA). The goal of the RFA is to solicit … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: PRO-WASH & SCALE Applied Research Award

Wild Animal Initiative’s Challenge Grants Program

Deadline: 1-Dec-23 Applications are now open for the Wild Animal Initiative’s Challenge Grants Program to support researchers exploring critical research questions that will unlock new avenues of wild animal welfare research and are not prioritized by other funders. For the most part, the … [Read more...] about Wild Animal Initiative’s Challenge Grants Program

Call for Applications: OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Programme

Deadline: 8-Dec-23 The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is pleased to announce the Minorities Fellowship Programme for human rights and minority rights defenders belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities. The OHCHR Minorities Fellowship … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Programme

USD 50,000 Wikimedia Research Fund for Individuals, Groups, and Organizations

Deadline: 15-Dec-23 Applications are now open for the Wikimedia Research Fund to support individuals, groups, and organizations with interest in conducting research on or about Wikimedia projects. The Wikimedia Foundation supports individuals and organizations around the world to increase the … [Read more...] about USD 50,000 Wikimedia Research Fund for Individuals, Groups, and Organizations

Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge – Canada

Deadline: 7-Feb-24 Submissions are now open for the Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge to advance innovative, scalable and economically viable practices, processes and technologies that contribute to the net reduction of enteric methane emissions from the cattle sector. Challenge … [Read more...] about Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge – Canada

Language Revitalization Planning Program – Canada

Deadline: 14-Dec-23 Applications are now open for the Language Revitalization Planning Program to support First Nations communities in B.C. to develop comprehensive, long-term plans for revitalizing and strengthening their languages. These plans are a way to capture the community’s vision for … [Read more...] about Language Revitalization Planning Program – Canada

Nominations open for Built by Nature Prize

Deadline: 25-Jan-24 The Built by Nature has announced a global prize to recognise innovation and stimulate scalability in the use of biobased materials such as timber, bamboo, hemp, straw, algae and fungi in construction. The Built by Nature is calling on you to help redefine sustainable … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Built by Nature Prize

Unity for Humanity Grant for Real-time 3D Projects

Deadline: 5-Jan-24 Looking to supercharge your vision? The 2024 Unity for Humanity Grant is now open! If you have a groundbreaking real-time 3D project or idea that aims to create a world that’s more equitable, inclusive, or sustainable, then apply now! The Unity for Humanity Grant is an open … [Read more...] about Unity for Humanity Grant for Real-time 3D Projects

Tutator Forward Grants for Nonprofit Organizations and Social Enterprises

Deadline: 4-Dec-23 Ready to elevate your organization’s impact with groundbreaking software? Join Tutator Forward! The ultimate grant program that fulfills your goals. It is an in-kind grant program for organizations that are working to make a positive impact on society or the … [Read more...] about Tutator Forward Grants for Nonprofit Organizations and Social Enterprises

Creation Funding Program: Youth Empowerment Stream (Canada)

Deadline: 30-Nov-23 The Indigenous Youth Roots is offering grants to support youth-led projects happening in urban, rural and remote communities across Canada. The focus of this stream is to fund new and emerging micro-projects that focus on increasing the resilience, engagement and wellness … [Read more...] about Creation Funding Program: Youth Empowerment Stream (Canada)

Climate x Health Small Grant Program

Deadline: 27-Nov-23 The Climate x Health initiative, co-convened by Wellcome Trust, The Rockefeller Foundation, the Global Climate and Health Alliance, and Amref Health Africa, is delighted to offer interested organizations the opportunity to apply for a small grant to strengthen joint advocacy, … [Read more...] about Climate x Health Small Grant Program

Canada: Youth Empowered Speakers Program

Deadline: 23-Jan-24 Are you a B.C. First Nations student age 18-35 who is interested in learning your language while working towards a rewarding career as a language immersion teacher, early childhood immersion educator or community language revitalization leader? Start your application to FPCC’s … [Read more...] about Canada: Youth Empowered Speakers Program

Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk

Deadline: 5-Jan-24 Front Line Defenders is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk. The annual Front Line Defenders Award was established in 2005 to honour the work of HRDs who are courageously making outstanding contributions … [Read more...] about Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk

Grants for the Application of ICAT Policy Assessment Guides

Deadline: 27-Nov-23 The Initiative for Climate Action Transparency, managed by UNOPS on behalf of the Donor Steering Committee (DSC), has issued a call for proposals from organizations to apply for series of policy assessment guides. The ICAT series of policy assessment guides provides a … [Read more...] about Grants for the Application of ICAT Policy Assessment Guides

Win $50,000 for Your Climate Solution: Enter the 2024 Keeling Curve Prize!

Deadline: 12-Feb-24 The Global Warming Mitigation Project’s flagship program, the Keeling Curve Prize, awards $50,000 annually to each of 10 global projects that demonstrate the ability to reduce, replace, or remove greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and oceans. The Keeling Curve Prize is more … [Read more...] about Win $50,000 for Your Climate Solution: Enter the 2024 Keeling Curve Prize!

Pathways to Language Vitality Program for Canada: Rise, Roots, and Grow Funding Available

Deadline: 14-Dec-23 The First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) is currently seeking expressions of interest for the Pathways to Language Vitality Program to provide funding and support for community-led projects that revitalize First Nations languages in B.C. and help create fluent … [Read more...] about Pathways to Language Vitality Program for Canada: Rise, Roots, and Grow Funding Available

FPCC announces Reclaiming My Language Course – Canada

Deadline: 14-Dec-23 The First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) is pleased to announce Reclaiming My Language Course for people who understand but do not speak their First Nations language. The course is based on a successful program that was developed in Norway and Sweden for and by Indigenous … [Read more...] about FPCC announces Reclaiming My Language Course – Canada

Expressions of Interest: Language Technology Program (Canada)

Deadline: 14-Dec-23 The First Peoples’ Cultural Council is seeking expressions of interest for Language Technology Program to provide funding plus equipment and training to support language revitalization using technology. The goal of the First Peoples’ Cultural Council Language Technology … [Read more...] about Expressions of Interest: Language Technology Program (Canada)

Applications open for Daily Grant Program

Deadline: 17-Nov-23 The Pollination Project is seeking applications for the Daily Grant Program to unleash goodness and expand compassion all over the world. These grants are designed to kick start an organization or individual’s work and give them the lift they need to thrive and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Daily Grant Program

Applications open for Environmental Trust Fund – Canada

Deadline: 30-Nov-23 Do you have a green idea to make your community a better place? New Brunswick's Environmental Trust Fund could help make your idea a reality. The Environmental Trust Fund supports projects focused on protecting, preserving, and enhancing the province’s natural … [Read more...] about Applications open for Environmental Trust Fund – Canada

Minister’s Award for Excellence in Championing Gender Equality – VIVE (Canada)

Deadline: 31-Dec-23 Nominations are now open for the Minister's Award for Excellence in Championing Gender Equality – VIVE to promote gender equality in their lives, workplaces and government. The VIVE Awards were created as a way to highlight and acknowledge New Brunswick individuals that are … [Read more...] about Minister’s Award for Excellence in Championing Gender Equality – VIVE (Canada)

WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award

Deadline: 15-Jan-24 The WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award now accepts nominations for individuals and organisations that have made exceptional efforts in achieving inclusive transitions. The world’s leading sustainability award aims to recognise and support outstanding contributions from … [Read more...] about WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award

Call for Submissions: Health for All Film Festival (HAFF)

Deadline: 31-Jan-24 The World Health Organization (WHO) is inviting public health institutions from around the world, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), communities, activists and students in public health, film schools, and other relevant domains to submit their original short films … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Health for All Film Festival (HAFF)

Request for Applications: Countering North Korean and Iranian WMD, Missile, and UAS Proliferation

Deadline: 31-Jan-24 The Department of State’s Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (ISN/CTR) is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this funding opportunity focuses on mitigating weapons of mass destruction … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Countering North Korean and Iranian WMD, Missile, and UAS Proliferation

Land and Food Sovereignty Funding Stream – Canada

Deadline: 30-Nov-23 The Indigenous Youth Roots is currently accepting applications for the Land and Food Sovereignty Funding Stream to increase opportunities to participate in land-based programming, learn about food and medicines and engage with knowledge keepers. Projects in this stream need … [Read more...] about Land and Food Sovereignty Funding Stream – Canada

USAID Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Program

Deadline: 31-Oct-24 The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program. Through a year-round grant competition, Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) sources proposals for innovations that address international … [Read more...] about USAID Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Program

Indigenous Youth Roots Small Project Funding Program – Canada

Deadline: 30-Nov-23 The Indigenous Youth Roots is seeking applications for the Small Project Funding Program to create impactful community change and increase the wellness, resiliency and engagement of Indigenous youth. Projects must be led by 3+ Indigenous youth (ages 15-29) who are … [Read more...] about Indigenous Youth Roots Small Project Funding Program – Canada

Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award

Deadline: 15-Dec-23 Applications are now open for the Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award to honor an individual aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully towards the goal of ending extreme poverty. The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award was established by … [Read more...] about Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award

WPHF Call for Civil Society Organizations to join Funding Board

Deadline: 20-Nov-23 The Civil society members of the Funding Board of the United Nations Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) are seeking two international or regional civil society organizations to join its Board for the following three-year term 2024-2026. WPHF is a global pooled … [Read more...] about WPHF Call for Civil Society Organizations to join Funding Board

SaskCulture announces Small Grant Accessibility Program – Canada

Deadline: 20-Dec-23 The SaskCulture is currently accepting applications for the Small Grant Accessibility Program to support grassroots, unique and innovative cultural initiatives that respond to emergent needs or changes in the cultural sector, and create access and pathway for first-time and … [Read more...] about SaskCulture announces Small Grant Accessibility Program – Canada

Environmental Damages Fund – Canada

Deadline: 6-Dec-23 The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is currently accepting applications to fund projects that restore damage to the natural environment and support wildlife conservation, in a cost-effective way. The Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) is a specified purpose … [Read more...] about Environmental Damages Fund – Canada

Invitation for Grant Proposals: Up to $200,000 Funding for NGOs

Deadline: 16-Nov-23 The Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT), managed by UNOPS on behalf of the Donor Steering Committee (DSC), has announced a call for proposals to improve introductory guide for the ICAT Series of Policy Assessment Guides and update Renewable Energy Guide. The … [Read more...] about Invitation for Grant Proposals: Up to $200,000 Funding for NGOs

Canada: Health Care Unburdened Grant Program ($10M in Grants)

Deadline: 12-Dec-23 The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and MD Financial Management and Scotiabank are offering grants through the Health Care Unburdened Grant Program. As proof of this commitment, Scotiabank, in collaboration with the CMA and MD, is investing $115 million over 10 years to … [Read more...] about Canada: Health Care Unburdened Grant Program ($10M in Grants)

EKMP Documentation Grant Call 2023/2024: Small and Large Funding Available

Deadline: 07-Jan-2024 The Endangered Material Knowledge Programme (EMKP) is offering small and large grants to document material knowledge systems that are under threat and in danger of disappearing. This includes knowledge systems associated with the making, use, repair, and re-purposing of … [Read more...] about EKMP Documentation Grant Call 2023/2024: Small and Large Funding Available

ITTF Foundation’s Dream Building Fund

Deadline: 17-Dec-23 The ITTF Foundation is inviting applications for the Dream Building Fund (DBF) to support initiatives that solve societal issues within their communities. The ITTF Foundation and its partner The Foundation for Global Sports Development (GSD): Provide financial and … [Read more...] about ITTF Foundation’s Dream Building Fund

Applications open for Women and Girls Fund – Canada

Deadline: 30-Jan-24 The Red Deer & District Community Foundation has launched the Women and Girls Fund to support organizations at the heart of the women's movement, whose core activities, leadership, mission, and vision are committed to advancing gender equity. Funding Priorities The … [Read more...] about Applications open for Women and Girls Fund – Canada

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