[Canada Wide] Community Foundation Grants (Deadline: Feb 27, 2026)

The Foundation offers two different types of grants

Grants for community-based support projects

Most of the grants we award fall into this category. Eligible projects should increase the capacity of an organization and create or expand services, rather than maintaining existing services. For example purchasing new equipment or launching new programs.

Project grants are available for projects valued at up to $25,000 each

Signature Grant

The Signature Grant is meant to contribute to the overall work and mission of national organizations that deliver programs or support to Canadian children and youth.

Up to three (3) Signature Grants of $50,000 each can be awarded each year.

Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant

The Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant is available to Indigenous regional or local organizations offering programming anchored in the principles of Indigenous truth and reconciliation that supports Indigenous children and youth across the country.

See if you qualify

One (1) Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant of $50,000 can be awarded each year.

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Important deadlines

February 9, 2026: Application is available

February 27, 2026 (2:00 pm ET): Application deadline

March to June 2026: Application review and trustee approval period

July to August 2026: Decision is communicated to applicants

September 2026: Public announcement of grant recipients