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Canada Post Community Foundation
Annual grants for programs that support Canadian children and youth, such as literacy, youth outreach, Indigenous youth, arts and recreation. Schools, libraries, charities, non-profits, unregistered community groups, Indigenous groups and small municipalities can apply depending on grant size. Small grants up to $5,000; community project grants $5,001-$25,000; Signature grants $50,000 (national organizations only); Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation grant $50,000. 2026 intake (Feb 9-27, 2026) closed; 2027 application available February 8, 2027. Next intake: Important deadlines February 8, 2027: Application is available February 26, 2027 (2:00 pm ET): Application deadline
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Browse Open ProgramsHelps Canadian charities, schools, and community groups support projects for children and youth. Grants can be up to $25,000 for specific projects or $50,000 for national initiatives.
Grants for Canadian schools, charities, and community organizations to fund projects that improve the lives of children and youth (up to age 21), with a focus on community, education, and health initiatives. Funding can be project-specific or, for national organizations, general operating support. Specific grants available include small project grants (up to $5,000), general project grants ($5,001 to $25,000), Signature Grants ($50,000), and Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grants ($50,000).
Business Size: small
Region: Canada
Demographics: Indigenous people
Other Criteria: Canadian registered charities with a valid charitable registration number, Canadian registered non-profit organizations with a valid B/N business registration number, Canadian schools (as defined by the Education Act in each province), including school/parent organizations, Community libraries, Daycares, Indigenous groups (for small project grants), Recreation facilities, Unregistered community organizations (for small project grants), Small municipalities (5,000 residents and under), Registered Canadian amateur athletic associations, Organizations must have a volunteer board of directors/organizing committee (schools and community libraries are exempt), Projects must benefit Canadian children and youth (up to age 21), Projects must focus on increasing organizational capacity or creating/expanding services (not maintaining existing services), except for Signature Grants which can be for general funding, Projects must align with Community, Education, or Health focus areas, Signature Grant applicants must be national charities or organizations with national scope, Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant applicants must be Indigenous regional or local organizations offering programming anchored in Indigenous truth and reconciliation principles, Submission of appropriate financial documentation (tiered based on grant amount)
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Due Oct 27
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Due Oct 1
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Employment and Social Development Canada
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mississauga.ca
Due Oct 9
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Due Mar 1
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