Funding opportunities
Open and upcoming programs from Canadian funders and US federal grants (Grants.gov). Deadlines first, then rolling intakes.
Funding requests: Writers' Trust of Canada
Writers' Trust of Canada · Deadline not published
The Writers' Trust of Canada seeks to champion Canadian writers at every stage of their careers. The Woodcock Fund Grant program provides quick support to all types of professional writers confronting financial difficulty or sudden distress. The Fund seeks to help writers affected by the current pandemic.
Funding requests: Wyatt Trust
Wyatt Trust · Deadline not published
The Wyatt Trust aims to improve the quality of life for South Australians experiencing poverty. Support is provided through the following programs: Direct Grants This program provides one-off grants to eligible South Australians who are having difficulty managing financial obligations on a fixed, low income.
Funding requests: Wyoming Community Foundation
Wyoming Community Foundation · Deadline not published
The Wyoming Community Foundation connects people who care with causes that matter to build a better Wyoming. The Foundation offers the following grant initiatives: General Grants The Foundation focuses its competitive grantmaking around the theme of community building.
Funding requests: Y.P. Heung Foundation
Y.P. Heung Foundation · Deadline not published
The Y.P. Heung Foundation's mission is to positively impact British Columbia. The focus is on Metro Vancouver, but compelling projects and programs from throughout British Columbia are considered. Grants are provided in the areas of: arts and culture, with a particular interest in organizations that foster the talents and abilities of young people; education, with a focus on programs for youth…
Funding requests: Y.P. Heung Foundation
Y.P. Heung Foundation · Rolling intake
Founded in February 2012, the Y. P. Heung Foundation is a charitable foundation honoring Y. P. Heung. It focuses its charitable activities in the following areas: Arts & Culture, Education, and Health. Within these areas, the Foundation is especially proud to support programs that benefit youth in British Columbia.
Funding requests: Yamaha Financial Services Stay Outdoors Program
Yamaha Financial Services Stay Outdoors Program · Deadline not published
Yamaha Financial Services' Stay Outdoors Program is committed to supporting outdoor enthusiasts in Canada by providing support to Canadian registered charities and nonprofit organizations for conservation and access projects, as well as activities to promote responsible use of trails, roads, and waterways for motorized recreation.
Funding requests: Yellow Bus Foundation
Yellow Bus Foundation · Deadline not published
The Yellow Bus Foundation's mission is to enrich the lives of children in Canada living with chronic illness, serious medical conditions, and mental health issues, as well as to provide enriching opportunities for disadvantaged youth. The Foundation funds qualified children's charities.
Funding requests: Yellowknife Community Foundation
Yellowknife Community Foundation · Deadline not published
The Yellowknife Community Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life of the citizens of Yellowknife, NT, and the surrounding area. Support is primarily provided through the following fund: Community Impact Fund Organizations can apply for one grant in each of the streams within the Community Impact Fund: Community Enrichment Grants, which support community initiatives in the Yellowknife…
Funding requests: Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative · Deadline not published
The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) strives to support people, all wildlife, and natural systems in the region between the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and Canada’s Yukon Territory. This region spans Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming in the United States and Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, and the Yukon in Canada.
Funding requests: York Region Community Investment Fund
York Region Community Investment Fund · Rolling intake
Regional Municipality of York funding program.
Funding requests: Yorkton & District Community Foundation
Yorkton & District Community Foundation · Deadline not published
The mission of the Yorkton & District Community Foundation is to enrich the lives of the Yorkton and district community in Saskatchewan. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: animal welfare; arts/culture, including heritage; children and youth; community development; education, including literacy; employment readiness; environment; families; food security; health and mental health…
Funding requests: Youth Action Now
Youth Action Now · Deadline not published
Youth Action Now is a group of diverse and dynamic young people taking action in their communities. Youth Action Now supports grassroots, youth-led initiatives in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Support is provided through the following grants: Start Up Now Grants These grants of up to $1,000 are for youth forming a grassroots initiative and looking for mentorship.
Funding requests: Youth Central: Calgary Youth Foundation
Youth Central: Calgary Youth Foundation · Deadline not published
The mission of Youth Central is to empower youth in Calgary, AB, to find and build their communities. Youth Central provides support though the Calgary Youth Foundation. The Foundation offers the following grant programs: Microgrants: Big Ideas Wanted! This program provides grants of up to $2,000 for youth, ages 12 – 18, to lead large-scale projects that make a splash in the community.
Funding requests: Youth Climate Action Fund Micro-grant
Youth Climate Action Fund Micro-grant · Rolling intake
City of Guelph funding program.
Funding requests: Youth Employment and Skills Program
Youth Employment and Skills Program · Rolling intake
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada funding program.
Funding requests: Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program – Youth Focused Projects
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program – Youth Focused Projects · Rolling intake
Employment and Social Development Canada funding program.
Funding requests: Youth Endowment Saskatoon
Youth Endowment Saskatoon · Deadline not published
Youth Endowment Saskatoon, administered by the Saskatoon Community Foundation, provides grants for projects targeting children and youth in Saskatoon and Saskatchewan. Some funds are designated for Saskatoon only, and some funds can be granted throughout the province of Saskatchewan. Applicants from communities other than Saskatoon are invited to apply, as well as organizations from Saskatoon.
Funding requests: Youth Impact Challenge
Youth Impact Challenge · Deadline not published
The Youth Impact Challenge, run by a small coalition of venture funds and companies, is a competition for young innovators who have ideas that tackle environmental or social issues. The Challenge is aimed at Canadian-based youth (including international students) with ideas making a social or environmental impact in their local and global communities.
Funding requests: Youth Investment Fund
Youth Investment Fund · Rolling intake
Yukon Department of Arts and Culture funding program
Funding requests: Youth-Led Community Crisis Response Fund
Youth-Led Community Crisis Response Fund · Rolling intake
City of Toronto funding program.