GRANTS, BURSARIES AND AWARDS

Below is a list of external funding opportunities from government, corporations and not-for-profit organizations. This list will be updated regularly, however ALIGN Association is not responsible for the accuracy of this information or the contents of the website included in this list. If you are interested in a funding opportunity listed, please visit the funding organizations for further information.

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2024 FUNDING/NOMINATION DEADLINES

Deadline October 1, 2024

TREE CANADA Edible Trees
Funding is available to educational institutions, Indigenous communities, community groups or gardens, food banks, community housing projects, municipalities, or other groups interested in planting edible trees on publicly accessible sites. Eligible projects receive funding up to $10,000 to cover the cost of purchasing and planting trees and shrubs, site preparation, tree maintenance, planting materials and developing education materials

Applications accepted from October to early December

TREE CANADA Treemendous Communities Fund 
Tree Canada supports greening projects wherever people live, work or play. Treemendous Communities funding is available to Canadian municipalities, Indigenous communities, business improvement associations, non-profit and community groups. Up to $10,000 in funding is available per project. By supporting greening initiatives and green infrastructure development projects, municipalities and their communities can benefit from services such as fighting against heat islands, improving air quality, reducing noise pollution, and controlling runoff water, while contributing to the psychological well-being of all its citizens.
Applications accepted from October to early December 

Commemorate Canada
The Commemorate Canada program provides funding to initiatives that commemorate and celebrate historical figures, places, events and accomplishments of national significance.

  • Canadian not-for-profit organizations such as corporations, trusts, cooperatives or unincorporated associations
  • Canadian for-profit organizations (partnerships, trusts, joint ventures, etc.) whose proposed projects are non-commercial in nature
    Deadline October 1, 2024

Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities 
Provides grants to community groups across Alberta to offset the costs of hosting an International Day for Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) event on or around December 3. Local grants for up to $1500 are available and a virtual provincial grant is available for up to $3,000.
Deadline October 1, 2024

CanFASD Researchers Travel Award
The Canada FASD Research Network has a limited amount of funding to support travel of Network researchers and trainees in order to enhance their research experience in the area of knowledge dissemination and sharing. Reimbursement of travel related expenses will be awarded for Network researchers and/or trainees presenting at national or international conferences.
Deadline October 1, 2024

TELUS Indigenous Communities Fund 
The TELUS Indigenous Communities Fund provides flexible grant funding to Indigenous-led programs supporting Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

Health, mental health and well-being
Access to education and resources
Community building and enhancement
Language and cultural revitalization
Inter-community sharing of cultural stories
Fall Deadline October 1, 2024

ARK Foundation Grants
For organization focused on youth education and/or wellness, priority will be given to Calgary based programming,  but is not exclusive The ARK Foundation is dedicated to advancing the education and well-being of youth
Deadline October 1, 2024

Government of Canada Tenant Protection Fund
Aims to support increased access to justice for tenants through resources, advice, and information. These resources will further reduce barriers to justice and will support tenants in navigating and overcoming tenant legal matters.

The anticipatory Call for Proposals includes two main funding components:

  1. Public Legal Education and Information
  2. Legal Information and Advice Services

Applicants can include one or both funding components in their application.
Deadline October 1, 2024

The Innovation Fund

Supports research programs including those in natural sciences and engineering, health, social sciences, humanities and the arts, as well as interdisciplinary research. Projects funded through the Innovation Fund will help Canada remain at the forefront of exploration and knowledge generation while making meaningful contributions to generating social, health, environmental and economic benefits and addressing global challenges, such as the ones defined by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Deadline – Notices of Intent Due October 2, 2024.

Government of Canada Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component – funding program
The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) is looking for dynamic youth who want to demonstrate leadership and a commitment to their communities. Through this process, youth volunteer their time to build a more accessible Canada. Youth between 15 to 30 years of age at the time of the application; legally entitled to work in Canada; and, either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or individual who has been granted refugee status in Canada
Deadline October 4, 2024

Telus Friendly Future Community Board Grant
The TELUS Community Boards provide a collaborative and unique funding model enabling  local community leaders  to make recommendations on grants supporting youth across Canada. Canadian registered charities that offer community-based health, education or technology programs for youth are eligible to apply
Deadline (Calgary & Southern Alberta/Edmonton & Northern Alberta) October 8, 2024

Community Foundation Of Lethbridge And Southwestern Alberta Community Priorities Granting Program  
Awarding over $450,000 annually, the Community Priorities Fund sustains our biggest granting program. Support for this program comes from over fifty years of donations, beginning with the first gifts the Community Foundation received in 1966. Donors choose this fund as a way to allocate their gifts to support the needs of the day, as represented by applications for funding. This program supports a wide range of projects from communities throughout our region.  
Deadline October 15 (Same Date Annually) 

RDDCF Sylvan Lake Community Endowment Fund Grants
Committed to strengthening the quality of life in Red Deer and the surrounding area.  We build on the strengths of the community and address issues that detract from community wellbeing by supporting organizations that share this goal with us. 
Deadline October 15, 2024

City of Grande Prairie Bill Bowes Volunteer Organization of the Year Award
This award is to recognize volunteer organizations or foundations in Grande Prairie that have provided outstanding contributions to the community through meritorious service, voluntary contributions and exemplary community development having a direct, positive effect on residents of the City of Grande Prairie
Deadline October 18, 2024

Hunter Family Foundation (Calgary)
This foundation’s purpose is to enrich the community’s quality of life through grants to registered charities who meet a significant social, educational or health and wellness need and /or to those providing research in these areas. They favour an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to significant issues that require new approaches to old problems.
Deadline October 30 (Same Date Annually)

Alberta Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative – Cultural Stream
Funds Indigenous-led initiatives that enhance, protect, or revitalize Indigenous languages, heritage, culture and arts.

DEADLINE October 31, 2024

CHWM Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month Great Employers Award
Celebrates organizations large and small that are committed to providing a healthy and safe workplaces for their employees.
Deadline October 31, 2024

SSHRC Connection Grants
Connection Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Connection program.  
These grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and to engage with participants on research issues of value to them. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant can often serve as a first step toward more comprehensive and longer-term projects.  
Deadline November 1, 2024

City of Edmonton Revitalization Project Macro-Grant
Previously known as the Revitalization Matching Fund, is available to support new opportunities and activities in Revitalization Areas that align with the goals of neighbourhood revitalization for each eligible community involved with the City of Edmonton Neighbourhood Revitalization Initiative. Revitalization macro-project grants provide residents, businesses owners and operators, non-profit organizations $501-$20,000 in funding
Deadline November 1, 2024

CSEC Inclusion Program (Southern Alberta)
The CSEC Inclusion Program fosters greater inclusion and access to sport for BIPOC individuals, people with disabilities, women and girls and the LGBTQ2S+ community. Registered charities in southern Alberta that are working to increase access to spontaneous or organized sport for the above communities are welcome to apply for one time funding
Deadline Nov 1, 2024

Paint4Good
Paint4Good is an initiative created by The Urban Painter to support Calgary’s charitable community. Each year, several Calgary charities or community support organizations in need of a fresh coat of paint are chosen to receive a free interior painting project worth up to $5,000. The Urban Painter volunteers their time and all the painting supplies to create brighter and more colourful spaces for these organizations and their occupants! This Initiative is open to charities, non-profit organizations and community associations located in Calgary. Projects will be completed between January 6th, 2025 and March 28th, 2025. 
Deadline November 1, 2024

Social Science & Humanities Research Council Partnership Development Grants
These grants provide support over one to three years to teams/partnerships, led by a project director, to: develop research and/or related activities in the social sciences and humanities—these can include knowledge mobilization and the meaningful involvement of students and emerging scholars—by fostering new partnerships with existing and/or potential partners; ordesign and test new partnership approaches for research and/or related activities that can result in best practices or models—these can either be adapted by others or have the potential to be scaled up to a regional, national or international level. SSHRC welcomes applications involving Indigenous research, as well as those involving research-creation.
Deadline November 15, 2024

CRRF’s National Anti-Racism Project Fund:
The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) seeks to support organizations to combat racism, promote events and education, and build a more anti-racist society. NARF provides two types of grant funding: 1) Projects and 2) Events and Youth Initiatives Available funding for any proposed project can range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $125,000. Applicants will only be eligible for funding to a maximum of one application.  

Applicants will have 5 weeks to submit their full application between early December 2024 and early January 2025.

Red Deer & District Community Microgrant Program 2024
Through grants of up to $5,000, the Community Grants Microgrant program caters to the diverse and evolving needs of community organizations. These microgrants aid organizations in navigating a swiftly changing landscape, whether it involves developing responsive programming, maintaining vital programming, investing in technology, or addressing unforeseen expenses to meet the demands of the community.
Deadline December 1, 2024

InMotion Network: Go Girl Event Grants
Go Girl events provide a unique opportunity for communities to reach out to their teen girls. Communities are encouraged to apply for a grant to host such an event. InMotion Network provides Go Girl grants up to a maximum of $2500. 
Deadline December 1, 2024 for programs running between January and May (same day annually)

City of Calgary Awards
The Calgary Awards celebrate and recognize outstanding achievements and contributions made by Calgarians. Each year, individuals, corporations, community groups, and organizations are nominated in five major award categories including the Award for Accessibility and the Community Achievement Awards
Deadline December 2, 2024

Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund Reconciliation Action Grant Stream  
(ranging from $1,500-$15,000) will support community-level reconciliation activities, events, and initiatives that contribute to cultural revitalization; elevate Indigenous culture, languages, and traditions; increase understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples; or other grassroots initiatives that move reconciliation forward. Deadline March 15, 2024
Deadline December 13, 2024

SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants 
These grants provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private or not-for-profit sector. The small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships supported through Partnership Engage Grants are meant to respond to immediate needs and time constraints facing organizations in non-academic sectors. In addressing an organization-specific need, challenge and/or opportunity, these partnerships let non-academic organizations and postsecondary researchers access each other’s unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities on topics of mutual interest.SSHRC welcomes applications involving Indigenous research, as well as those involving research-creation.  
Deadline December 15, 2024

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) Community Investment Fund 
Support charitable projects or events that are making an impact in the communities of Calgary & Edmonton  
Deadline December 30, 2024

Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network: Empowerment Fund 
Successful applicants may receive up to $750 per calendar year (January-December), which may be used for such expenses as:  

  • Courses and classes (not core education; not conferences) 
  • Tutoring 
  • Employment readiness 
  • Health and wellness (eg. transportation, dental costs, etc.) 
  • Respite care (eg. summer camps, etc.) 
  • Housing support (not rent or damage deposit; funds can be used toward costs like moving costs or storage) 
    Deadline December 31, 2024

ECALA 2022 – 2025 Funding Adult Learning & Indigenous Stream Funding
The Government of Alberta, through Advanced Education, provides funding to granting councils and agencies across Alberta to support the delivery of part-time, non-formal adult learning opportunities. The Edmonton Community Adult Learning Association (ECALA) is the granting council for Edmonton’s urban centre.  ECALA distributes over $2.4 million dollars annually to non-profit organizations to provide Community Adult Learning Program (CALP) opportunities for adult Edmontonians who face social and financial barriers to learning. 
Deadline December 2024.

2025

CRRF’s National Anti-Racism Project Fund
The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) seeks to support organizations to combat racism, promote events and education, and build a more anti-racist society. NARF provides two types of grant funding: 1) Projects and 2) Events and Youth Initiatives Available funding for any proposed project can range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $125,000. Applicants will only be eligible for funding to a maximum of one application.  

Deadline Early January 2025.

CIP Project-Based grant
This program provides funding to new community-based programs, initiatives, events and publications.
Deadline January 15, 2025

The Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund
The Community Fund supports projects that improve access to mental health care, supports and services for people in Canada  
Opening Again Winter 2025

RDDCF  Communities Grants
Currently in the process of redesigning our Community Grant program, scheduled to launch in 2025. This overhaul will include active collaboration with agencies and our community to ascertain the most effective ways to identify and address community needs while providing sustainable, long-term funding for our community partners. If you wish to participate in the conversation,email them to let them know.

Alberta.ca Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP)helps to advance and strengthen the non-profit and voluntary sector, by providing multi-year operational funding for up to 3 years to Alberta-based non-profit organizations that have a primary mandate and proven ability to:

  • build the capacity of other non-profit organizations in Alberta, and
  • strengthen and advance the capacity of Alberta’s non-profit and voluntary sector as a whole*
    The next multi-year funding cycle intake is anticipated for the fall of 2025.

SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants
These grants provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private or not-for-profit sector. The small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships supported through Partnership Engage Grants are meant to respond to immediate needs and time constraints facing organizations in non-academic sectors. In addressing an organization-specific need, challenge and/or opportunity, these partnerships let non-academic organizations and postsecondary researchers access each other’s unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities on topics of mutual interest.SSHRC welcomes applications involving Indigenous research, as well as those involving research-creation.  
Deadline March 15, 2025

Canada-Alberta Job Grant  
The Canada-Alberta Job Grant is a training program where an employer applies on behalf of their present or future employees for eligible training costs. Employers decide who gets training and what type of training may be needed for their employees. 
The Canada-Alberta Job Grant is closed for applications until March 31, 2025

2026

Canadian Women’s Foundation Investment Readiness Program (IRP) Grants
These grants assist organizations to support and encourage their growth and participation in the social innovation and social finance ecosystem. The grant program will focus on preparing the ground for new projects to address women’s needs in Canada in various sectors, working with diverse and underserved communities.
Next Deadline 2026 – Awarded every 4 years, last awarded 2022

2028

Canadian Women’s Foundation Economic Development Grants
These 5-year grants support programs for women, Two Spirit, trans, and non-binary people who are living on low incomes to learn a skilled trade, start a business, or gain work experience, with the goal of achieving a sustainable livelihood.
Next Deadline 2028. This grant stream opens once every 5 years. Last awarded in 2023.


APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ONGOING 

Allstate Foundation
The Allstate Foundation of Canada was established in 1977 to provide grants to charities and not-for-profit organizations that are involved in a variety of activities or educational initiatives focused around crime prevention, road safety or home safety.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

ATB Cares
The best way to donate to your favourite charity is through ATB Cares. ATB Cares makes it easy for all Albertans to support the causes they care about. Your charity of choice receives 100% of your donation through this site and ATB will match 15% of every dollar donated to Alberta, non-religious charities to an annual limit of $240,000. Eligible charities may receive up to $5,000 in matching per year. Individual donations qualify for a maximum donation match of $1,000. Join Now!
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Calgary Foundation Neighbour Grants 
The Calgary Foundation’s Neighbor Grants offer up to $7,500 to help people build their sense of inclusive belonging in their own neighbourhoods and communities. Registered charities must use a community development approach and have meaningful project leadership roles for grassroots people from the project community.Learn more about eligibility and the application process on the Calgary Foundation website.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG)is an employer-driven training program where employers and government share the cost of training new and existing employees to increase their knowledge and skills to meet the needs of Alberta’s changing economy.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Canva for Nonprofits Grants
A program specifically designed to provide nonprofits with access to Canva’s premium design tools and resources at no cost or at a discounted rate. It allows nonprofits to create high-quality graphics, presentations, social media posts, and more to effectively communicate their message and mission.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

City of Edmonton Neighbourhood Connections Grants
Between $501- $2500 are available to support larger neighbourhood-wide projects, initiatives and events in which multiple community stakeholders collaborate to plan, implement and participate.
Submit Application 8 weeks prior to your imitative or events

City of Edmonton Neighbourhoods Micro-grants
Up to $500, are available to support small, local (for example, block-level) projects and events.  Eligible projects may involve fewer residents but still must contribute to the achievement of one of the Neighbourhood Services Funding Program outcomes
Submit Application 8 weeks prior to your imitative or events

City of Edmonton Revitalization Micro-grants
Up to $500, are available to support small, local (such as, block-level) projects and events. Eligible projects may involve fewer residents but still must contribute to the achievement of one of the Neighbourhood Services Funding Program outcomes. Eligible applicants must be a resident or located in one of the following Revitalization Neighbourhoods which include Balwin, Belvedere, Queen Mary Park, Central McDougall, Inglewood, McCauley and Jasper Place
Submit Application 8 weeks prior to your imitative or events

City of Red Deer FCSS Red Deer & District Agency Capacity Building Grant
Red Deer & District FCSS agency capacity building funds are intended to help make our community organizations stronger and more effective. With increasing pressures on our non-profit sector to deal with more and more complex issues and perform at elevated levels of sophistication and accountability, there has been an increasing need to support agencies in these area.
There is no application deadline. However, applicants need to apply at least four  weeks in advance of requiring funds.

City of Grande Prairie Emergency Community Group Funding
This funding will be given to community groups or agencies based upon urgent need. Community groups or agencies must provide a business case for the funding, including indication of financial need (including financial statements).
Ongoing Applications Accepted

City of Grande Prairie Training Grant
The Training Grant is designed to support local organizations’ participation in education and training initiatives that enhance knowledge and/or skills applicable to their operations or trainees’ role within the organization.  A grant equal to 25% of Registration Costs for owner and/or employee Training and Education Initiatives over $300 per person to a maximum grant amount of $2,500 per business; OR a grant equal to 50% of Registration Costs for owner and/or employee Training and Education Initiatives $300 or less per person to a maximum grant amount of $1,250 per business.
Applications will remain open until funding sources have been allocated.

CMHC Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP) On-Reserve
People who are fleeing domestic violence, including those living on-reserve, need ready access to safe emergency shelter. Many also need second-stage or transitional housing as they prepare for independent living after leaving an abusive situation.CMHC works closely with First Nations across Canada to ensure these essential services are available in their communities. Through our Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP) On-Reserve, we help pay for much-needed repairs to existing shelters and also provide financial support to those looking to build new shelters or second-stage housing projects
 Contact your CMHC consultant or local CMHC office. You can also contact CMHC at 1-800-668-2642

Carthy Foundation Fund
What they Fund: Youth: Initiatives that have a primary focus on adolescent emotional health and wellness or on career transitions for youth and young adults. Environment: Initiatives that focus on market-based mechanisms, or urban ecology and ecological design. Average Grant Size: No defined range for grants. Projects are assessed and funded on a case-bycase basis.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Calgary COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS Strategic Opportunity Grants
Strategic Opportunity Grants support small to mid-sized Calgary and area qualified donees with small, time-sensitive, strategic initiatives that fall into one of two categories.Organization Development or Program Development
Grant request deadlines are midnight on the 1st of each month

Chevron Global Grants
Chevron Canada’s areas of focus for community investment are health, education and training, and community capacity-building, identified as programs that address a community’s ability to build and sustain long-term economic development. Organizations must be a registered charitable organization or a registered non-profit society.  (British Columbia, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador).

CMHC Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP)
Funding to build and repair shelters and housing for people who are fleeing domestic violence.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Community Forward Fund
Capital that builds community. Financing the needs of non-profits, charities and non-profit social enterprises to strengthen Canadian communities. They provide loans to non-profit organizations, charities and non-profit social enterprises to enable their mission of providing long-term community benefit
Ongoing Applications Accepted

COSTCO Charitable Contributions
Costco focuses on supporting charitable programs and community activities in the markets where we do business. All registered Canadian charitable organizations focusing on children, education, and/or health and human service
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Crowdfunding Alberta
Non-profit organizations create their campaigns and invite supporters to share on social media and donate. The organization receives all of the donations raised, less third party payment processing fees and optional platform fees, whether they reach their funding goal or not. TheGovernment of Alberta will match 30% of funds raisedby an eligible campaign in its first 8 weeks on the platform.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Edmonton Community Foundation Small Grants
Small grants provide support for one-time, stand-alone needs, rather than contributing a small part towards a larger project. Requests typically range from $10,000 to $15,000. Applications are open all year and will be reviewed monthly.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Events Component of the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives
Program provides funding to community-based events that promote intercultural or interfaith understanding, promote discussions on multiculturalism, diversity, racism and religious discrimination, or celebrate a community’s history and culture such as heritage months recognized by Parliament.

Ongoing Applications Accepted

F.L.R.P. Community Fund
Created to support front-line members and their families in the community. Members who have experienced a traumatic event and are struggling with their emotional or mental health can apply for funding to access services that may not be covered through traditional benefits (ex: Equine Therapy, Reiki, Cellular Transformational Healing, Reflexology etc.). This fund will also be used to support members and their families in times of crisis. This can include but is not limited to financial struggles, divorce, medical crisis, food/supplies during a crisis, care packages etc. 
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Google Ad Grants
Google ad credit to help boost your nonprofit organization’s marketing efforts. Up to $10,000 of in-kind advertising every month, which can be used to recruit volunteers and increase donations. Sign up online.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Government of Canada Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program
This provides funding to community-based events that:

  • promote intercultural or interfaith understanding
  • promote discussions on multiculturalism, diversity, racism and religious discrimination
  • celebrate a community’s history and culture such as heritage months recognized by Parliament

There is no fixed deadline, however, it is advised that your application be submitted 18 weeks prior to the proposed event start date. 

Government of Canada, the Investment Readiness Program (IRP)
Supports social purpose organizations as they contribute to solving pressing social, cultural and environmental challenges across Canada. Its goal is to help social purpose organizations build their capacity to participate in Canada’s growing social finance market and prepare for the Government of Canada’s broader investment in social finance via the Social Finance Fund. 

Government of Canada Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie Provinces
PrairiesCan makes targeted investments that aim to generate sustainable, inclusive economic growth and help communities in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba to fully participate in and benefit from economic opportunities.

Examples of eligible activities include:

  • Community Development – includes activities to stimulate economic growth or diversification that capitalize on community capacity, strengths and opportunities.
  • Community Adjustment – includes activities to support Prairie communities facing economic shocks, challenging economic circumstances and/or depressed economic conditions
  • Inclusiveness – includes activities that help women, youth, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, official language minority communities and other underrepresented groups participate in the economy

Eligible Applicants include incorporated not-for-profit entities, post-secondary institutions, First Nations, Métis Settlements and provincial/municipal crown corporation/organization/ministry or any other provincial government entity.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Government of Canada Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program
This provides funding to community-based events that:

  • promote intercultural or interfaith understanding
  • promote discussions on multiculturalism, diversity, racism and religious discrimination
  • celebrate a community’s history and culture such as heritage months recognized by Parliament

There is no fixed deadline, however, it is advised that your application be submitted 18 weeks prior to the proposed event start date. 

Harry and Martha Cohen Foundation
The Harry & Martha Cohen Foundation is a private family foundation which provides grants primarily to Calgary-based charities. Grants are focused in the areas of arts and culture and social services. Average Grant Size: $1,000 – $2,000

Only accepting grant applications from previous grant applicants. No deadlines.

Honda Canada Foundation
Dedicated to helping those who strive to make our society better. Their relationship with charities is focused on programs that balance the most pressing needs of youth and education.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

HJR Consulting
Granting priorities are focused on creating the individual and systemic conditions necessary for people to realize their full potential. Priorities focus on those with immediate needs and children, youth and families who are economically disadvantaged. Grants support organizations that deliver measurable impact in support of that vision.

Ongoing Applications Accepted

Imperial Community Investment Fund
Organizations can apply for funding in Innovation & sustainability, Indigenous Leadership, and Strong Operating Communities.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

INSPIRIT Foundation Grants
All grant proposals must fall under at least one of Inspirit’s priority areas: 

  • Building Equitable Narrative Ecosystems 
  • Indigenous Narrative Sovereignty & Advancing Reconciliation
  • Challenging Islamophobia 

Ongoing Applications Accepted

INSPIRIT Foundation Research & Sector-building Grants(up to $50,000)
Research Grants provide support for research that bridges knowledge gaps and builds capacity to advance narrative power. Projects should identify policy and practice solutions to equity barriers, as well as opportunities for knowledge mobilization and advocacy that promote systemic change.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

INSPIRIT Foundation Project Grants
($10,000 – $100,000; multi-year funding)

Major Projects include initiatives that create robust career pathways for racialized communities in the arts and media, as well as media-based projects that address issues of systemic discrimination and are grounded in the perspectives and editorial framing of racialized communities. 
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Seed Grants
Generally fund in the following areas: screen-based industries, such as film and television; digital, community-led and public-interest journalism, and audio storytelling.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Indigenous Community Support Fund
This fund helps Indigenous communities and organizations prevent, prepare and respond to COVID-19.
For formula-based funding allocated directly to First Nation, Inuit and MĂ©tis Nation communities, there is no deadline or request process.

Keg Spirit Foundation Funding
Will consider funding for both new and established projects based on the following criteria:

  • The organization must hold, in good standing, a current charity registration number.
  • The project must relate to children or youth in some way.
  • The program should contain a mentoring component.

When funding allows (the majority of funding goes to our larger partnerships each year), The Keg Spirit Foundation will make grants to successful applicants. Grants are typically in the range of $2,000 to $5,000.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

McLean Foundation
The McLean Foundation supports work that is not as likely to be funded by others, but that can make a positive difference. The Foundation funds projects that show promise of improving the wellbeing of people, communities, and our environment which may initially lack broad public appeal. Registered charities and qualified donees can apply for funding for new projects, existing programs, or general operations. The maximum grant amount is generally $15,000.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Max Bell Foundation Project and Development Grants
Project Grants: A project is:

  • a clearly defined set of coordinated activities that are necessary to achieve a well defined, measurable purpose. Grants from Max Bell Foundation support projects that take as their purpose informing, in some way, public policy.
  • temporary and term-specific (e.g., X months) – not ongoing work of an organization that has no specified end date.
  • based on its own unique, clear budget and financial accounting procedures.

Development Grants
These grants support organizations doing early-stage work that is intended to lead to and/or support a larger project that will aim to inform public policy. They often provide excellent learning and mentorship experiences for students or early career individuals. Examples of funded development grants have the following characteristics:

  • They undertake short-term (typically four to six months) developmental work on public policy issues in health & wellness, education, or environment.
  • They help position applicant organizations to succeed with other larger-scale public policy initiatives.
  • They may include data gathering, environmental scanning, literature reviews, preliminary analyses, detailed project planning, etc.

There are no deadlines for Letters of Intent

Muttart Bursary Program and the Leadership Bursary Program.
There are two streams of funding available under the Foundation’s bursary funding program – the Muttart Bursary Program and the Leadership Bursary Program.
Both bursary programs are open to registered charities working in the field of social services or early childhood education and care in Alberta or Saskatchewan. The aim of the bursary programs is to build a charity’s organizational capacity through staff and key volunteer professional development.
Muttart Bursary Program
Grants are usually awarded in amounts of less than $1,500 to cover the tuition or registration costs of courses, programs, conferences or other training opportunities. Courses or programs must be offered by a non-profit entity or a publicly funded post-secondary institution. 
Muttart Leadership Program
The aim of the Leadership Bursary program is to increase the capacity of senior staff, management staff, or persons serving in a senior staff capacity within these charities to contribute now, or in the near future, to leadership within or across organizations, or enhance leadership competence in key policy areas related to the charity or sub-sector’s work.
Please submit applications to the Foundation at least three weeks in advance of the course start date to provide sufficient time for a review of your request.

Microsoft Grant
Provides grants and discounted solutions to eligible nonprofits. Nonprofit discounts and grants are permitted for specific employees and volunteers.
Grants – Granted licenses are only permitted for paid employees and unpaid executive staff if all organization eligibility is met. User amount limits do apply and vary by availability of country of usage. Additionally, organizations are expected to regularly remove unused granted licenses from their subscription. Adherence to policy guidance is encouraged and tenant may be subject to audit by Microsoft.
Discounts – Discounted licenses are permitted for all staff, including volunteers and temporary staff of the organization. Eligible nonprofits may access discounted pricing on commercial cloud offers, and some on-premise offers. Discounts vary by product, and/or quantity
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Nova Chemicals Community Investment Fund
​Investing in our communities is an important part of our socially responsible approach to operations. Through our Community Investment Program, we invest in the well-being of our communities by lending a hand to organizations dedicated to making a difference and improving the overall quality of life in Central Alberta.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Piikani Youth & Education Foundation Group and Community Grants
Offers grants of $2000 in a variety of areas for Piikani Nation groups and organization working toward the betterment of the Piikani community
Applications Accepted Ongoing

RBC Youth Mental Well-being Project
Fund programs that address youth and family’s immediate need to access mental health services, a critical area identified by parents, youth and experts in the field. They also consider supporting other programs that increase access to care if they are collaborative, have proven results and can demonstrate successful outcomes.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

R. Howard Webster Foundation
Grants to outstanding Canadian charitable organizations offering unique and inspiring programs or projects for the benefit, improvement and development of Canadian society. The R. Howard Webster Foundation’s funding interests are within the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Medical, and Social Services.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Safeway Canada Provincial and Regional Donations and Sponsorships
Safeway welcomes all donation requests in writing using the application form. With over 100,000 non-profit organizations in Canada, economic realities are such that we must limit our participation to initiatives that best match Safeway’s objectives. Safeway’s giving priorities primarily focus on building healthy communities by supporting human health and nutrition, hunger prevention, people with disabilities and community based activities.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Sobeys Community Giving
Working directly with food banks, community organizations, provincial bodies and municipalities across the country to help feed Canadian families during this unprecedented time. Our tailored support to food banks and meal programs includes financial support, donated gift cards, thousands of prepackaged hampers and thousands of cases of pantry essentials. If your organization is interested in applying to Sobeys for support, please visit your local store’s website.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

SPAR DONATION FUND PROGRAM
Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation (SPAR) Donation Fund Program encourages support for the development of sport, physical activity and recreation in Alberta. Eligible sport, physical activity and recreation development programs are those delivered directly or in partnership with the organizations enrolled in the Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Donation Fund Program.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

TechSoup Canada Technology Donation Program
Connecting nonprofit organizations with affordable technologies, The technology donation program offers donated and discounted technologies to qualified charities, nonprofits and libraries for an administrative fee that’s typically 90% less than market value. Qualified organizations can order donated and discounted software.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers
Are you looking to celebrate great volunteers who contribute to your community by selflessly offering their time and effort? Do you know a friend, a co-worker or a member of your community who inspires you and who should be recognized? The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers honours the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians from across the country in a wide range of fields. To be eligible, volunteers need to have made significant, sustained and unpaid contributions to their community in Canada or abroad.
No Deadline to Nominate

University of Calgary UCeed Fund
– Child Health Fund Canada’s first early-stage fund for child and maternal health – a priority research area for UCalgary and key to creative positive health impacts for children and families.
– Social Impact Fund A unique partnership in social finance supporting an ecosystem of organizations focused on addressing social issues in our communities.
– Neuro Fund Empowering neuroscience innovation through investment and mentorship to early-stage, research-based, brain and mental health startups.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Volunteer Alberta Screening Development Grant
For nonprofit organizations currently operating in Alberta, with a sole mandate to provide publicly accessible programs and services to the broader community, who have more than 10 volunteers a year requiring vulnerable sector checks.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Walmart Regional and National Grant Program
By partnering with regional and national organizations, we can make a bigger impact and deliver on our mission of supporting Canadian families in need. Regional and national grants valued at over $1,000 are given to eligible non-profit organizations. For more details or to apply for a regional or national grant
Ongoing Applications Accepted

ALIGN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES

Based out of Edmonton, we are a provincial collection of allies – a unified community of agencies that represents the diverse needs of Alberta’s children and families. We are proud to champion the work of our front line service providers and to support our members. Together, we are stronger.

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