Grant Opportunities

The Draper Richards Kaplan (DRK) Foundation provides catalytic support to early-stage, high-impact social enterprises. DRK invests in organizations that are tackling some of the world's most pressing problems by supporting scalable, innovative, and impact-first solutions designed to dramatically improve the lives of underserved communities across the globe.…

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The Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant, led by Community Action Initiative with funding from the Vancouver Foundation, offers an opportunity for community-based organizations (CBOs) in British Columbia to create meaningful employment opportunities for people with lived and living experience (PWLLE) of mental illness and/or substance use.The…

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The Zensurance Small Business Grant 2026 aims to support Canadian entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners by offering $30,000 in grants. This includes one grand prize of $25,000 and five runner-up grants of $1,000 each. The grant is designed to help small businesses grow and overcome financial challenges, covering operational costs, expansion, or…

For: Business, Non-Profit, For-Profit, Individual, Open to All

The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award honors an activist or changemaker between the ages of 18 and 30 who has contributed meaningfully towards the goal of ending global poverty and achieving the Global Goals.The award winner receives a $250,000 prize, paid to the organization to which the individual contributes, and an all-inclusive…

For: Indigenous Led Organizations/Collectives, Non-Profit, Individual

An exclusive pitch competition for early-stage Black founders based in Canada who are currently at the ideation or pre-revenue stage. The goal is to provide accessible non-dilutive funding, mentorship, and invaluable networking opportunities to those who have secured less than $5,000 in previous funding (grants, prizes, or investments). Cash prizes, with a…

For: Indigenous Led Organizations/Collectives

NICWA's highest honor, recognizing a Tribal nation or organization demonstrating impactful work for the well-being of Indigenous children, families, and communities in the United States or Canada.

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NICWA's highest honor, recognizing an outstanding individual making exceptional contributions to the well-being of Indigenous children, families, and communities in the United States or Canada.

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The Indigenous Transportation Initiatives Fund (ITIF) is an application-based funding program open to Indigenous communities and organizations interested in pursuing transportation-related projects.The proposed projects must be connected to the transportation sector and demonstrate an alignment with priority themes selected by the ministry. The priority…

For: N/A, Indigenous Led Organizations/Collectives, Individual, Local Community Groups

Provides municipalities with reimbursement for emergency services in unincorporated areas of Ontario.

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The ADT4Blue OC3 Programme offers a unique opportunity for startups, SMEs, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Blue Economy sector to receive specialized training and mentoring over six months to strengthen their entrepreneurial and technical capabilities in Advanced Digital Technologies (ADTs).

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