

Step 1: What type of grant should you apply for?
Each grant type has different eligibility criteria. Depending on what type of grant you are interested in, different information may be required. Each year, we receive applications for a wide variety of programs.
The examples listed below are not exhaustive and are intended only to give applicants an idea of the type of projects we have supported in the past.
Here is a breakdown of the different grants we offer and what groups are eligible.
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Project Grant (maximum $5,000) |
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Project Grant ($5,001 - maximum $25,000) |
*these groups can also apply for a project grant under $5,000 for smaller projects |
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Signature Grant ($50,000) |
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Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant ($50,000) See if you qualify |
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Project Grant (maximum $5,000) |
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Project Grant ($5,001 - maximum $25,000) |
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Signature Grant ($50,000) |
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Examples of projects that are eligible
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Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant ($50,000) See if you qualify |
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Projects ineligible for grants
The following projects do not qualify for any of the Foundation grants.
- professional or amateur sports teams
- activities outside Canada
- debt reduction campaigns
- requests to cover mailing, shipping and/or delivery fees
- lobby, advocacy or partisan groups that promote a particular social, political or economic point of view
- fundraising events such as golf tournaments, galas, runs or races
- brand or general advertising, as distinguished from information directly related to front-line activities
- financial assistance for individuals
- trade shows
- organizations, political parties or other programs that require, as a condition for receiving support or services, an adherence to, or promotion of a particular religious faith, political affiliation or cultural group
- conventions, conferences or events
- ongoing operating costs (e.g., administrative costs not directly linked to delivery of front-line programs) (Signature Grants are exempted)
- salaries and administrative costs for school employees
- school celebration trips (note: educational field trips are eligible for consideration, but graduation or class trips abroad are not)
- standard classroom supplies
- professional development

Step 2: Gather the documents you will need
Gather the documents you will need to complete your application. The application checklist also includes all financial documents you will require.
Download application checklistStep 3: Complete and submit your application
Visit our application website to complete and submit your application before the application deadline.
It will take 30 – 60 minutes to complete your application. You can save an application and complete it at a later date if needed.
Important deadlines
February 13, 2023: | Application website is available |
March 9, 2023 (12:00 pm ET): | Application deadline |
March to June: | Application review and trustee approval period |
Summer 2023: | Decision is communicated to applicants |
September 2023: | Public announcement of grant recipients |
Winter 2024: | New application period opens |