Discover grants that support community services and programs that benefit the public. Funding is available for outreach efforts, volunteer programs, and social services. Additional grants support civic engagement and initiatives that address community needs, strengthen local support systems, and improve quality of life for residents.
Outreach and social service grants vary widely by population served and funding type. The filters above sort by recipient type, location, or funding source to help you focus in. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for outreach programs run by nonprofits and volunteer organizations.
Grants to Alberta individuals, organizations, or groups for projects that improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs, activities, events, and festivals that promote a sense of community and foster community involvement. E...
Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for preventative social services for local communities in eligible regions. Funding may be used for short-term projects and events or for projects with ongoing operational costs. Applicant...
Grants to Alberta organizations for programs and projects that benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for preventive programs to avert crises and stabilize family life for area residents. Eligible programs improve the quality of life ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...
Grants to Alberta businesses in eligible regions for community improvement projects. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including programs, recreational facility upgrades, community beautification, and placemaking. Businesses must be located in...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, youth movements, and social entrepreneurs to support Jewish teenagers and young adults. Funding is intended to support new and existing programs to encourage religious engagement after young adults leave home. The go...
Grants to Alberta registered charitable organizations for projects that benefit animals. Eligible expenses include capital projects, services for animals brought to a shelter, and animal or public education programs. Consideration will be given to local organizati...
Grants to Alberta registered charities for projects that enrich and enhance communities throughout the province. Applicants must complete the registration process before applying. Funding is intended for new or current programs, community events, technology, and p...
Grants of up to $75,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for projects and events that improve the wellbeing of residents. Eligible uses of funds includ...
Grants to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees to enhance the charitable sector and increase citizen involvement in eligible locations. Applicants with programs that are led by and intended for equity-seeking communities are particularly encouraged. T...
Grants to Alberta individual artists, Indigenous individuals, and artist collectives in eligible locations for projects and career development efforts. Funding is intended to promote innovation, community collaborations, public presentations, and activities that a...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta registered charities, municipalities, and First Nation Bands to address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help organizations navigate a rapidly changing environment, whether it involves develop...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...
Grants to Alberta organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include neighborhood beautification, safety, events, programs, festivals, fairs, competitions, and emergent needs. Eligible organizations be...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, NGOs, nonprofit organizations, and charities for initiatives to protect the environment and improve health and safety. Eligible areas of interest include: STEM education, biodiversity, health and nutrition, protecting...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations and registered charities for arts and cultural initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new arts and culture projects, programs, temporary installations, place-ke...
Grants to Canada post-secondary schools to improve educational outcomes for students. Funding is intended for existing or new programs, initiatives, and services that enhance students' school experience. Eligible focus areas include facilitating savings plans for ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and UK nonprofit organizations for programs that help local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of activities that expand equitable access to STEM learning, enhance community green spaces and nature, and support efforts to reduce ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities,...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Canada Indigenous individuals and nonprofit organizations for activities to promote understanding and acceptance between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Eligible individuals include artists, youth, educators, community leaders, Eld...
Grants of up to $35,000 to Canada charities for projects and programs to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, programs, and activities that align with the eligible areas of focus, including educational advancement, en...
Grants of up to $7,500 to Alberta nonprofit societies and registered societies to support events for local residents in eligible locations. Eligible event types include activities, provincial or national holidays, festivals, recreation or amateur sport, and cultur...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals to address a global issue. Entries will be ranked based on their social impact, commitment to helping others, relevance, and degree of detail included. All entry materials are required to be or...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits to address pressing issues and challenges facing local communities. Funding is intended for a broad range of focus areas such as justice and equity, climate change, and housing and food security....
Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that benefit the community. Focus areas include community recreation, community development, and culture and programming. Funding may also be used for maintenance, capital, and the operat...
Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and First Nations and Métis Settlements for capital projects. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to encourage local economic growth and to enhan...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta community organizations and local sports associations to encourage participation in hockey. Funding is intended to establish a program or event that will help local children get active. The purpose of the grant programs is to reta...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta community groups, societies, and associations in eligible locations for community engagement projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to foster social connections and strengthen communi...
Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations to increase workforce opportunities for women. Funding is intended for projects that propose new systemic changes by addressing the root causes of leadership and financial inequality for women. Priority will be given to wom...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees for resident-led projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that promote lea...
Grants of $50,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, community groups, school councils, and municipalities for new amenities and facilities that promote community health and wellness. Funding is intended to support public spaces that promote active living. Progra...
Grants to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations for initiatives that improve the quality of life for residents and local communities. Funding is intended to support activities that strengthen communities and embrace diversity. App...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations and societies in eligible regions for operational and project support for community events. Funding is intended for administrative expenses and facility operating costs for long-standing events and festiva...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and universities to participate in a competition to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Eligible individuals are between the ages of 18 and 35. Contest categories include climate ...
Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community and family services. Funding is intended for preventative services, programs, and early intervention activities. Programs may promote coping skills, crisis resistance, interpersonal skil...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Alberta registered charities to support community needs in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding priorities include addressing basic needs, workforce, economy, connection, a...
Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and community groups for capital improvements to recreational facilities in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to ensure that cultural and recreational facilities are available to local residents and visit...
Grants of up to $1,500 to Alberta youth, youth groups, and youth collaborations with nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for youth between the ages of 12 and 18 to organize and run events, activ...
Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, registered charities, public education institutions, and government entities to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. The purpose of these grants is to promote programs that serve communities where the f...
Grants to Alberta organizations in eligible regions for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to enhance the community. Priority will be given to projects that include volunteer participation, promote cooperation and collaboration, and benefit...
Grants to Alberta registered charities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support requests within the focus areas of inclusion, youth, animals, and the environment. Applications should demonstrate how the grant will be used to...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Alberta nonprofit community groups and societies for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for renovations, repairs, furniture, equipment, new facilities, and new outdoor amenities. Facilities must be lo...
Grants of up to $7,500 to Alberta nonprofit organizations for new initiatives in arts and culture, sports and leisure, healthy living, and leadership development in eligible locations. The one-time grant can be used for capital or operating support that will have ...
Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and First Nations for law-related activities and initiatives. Funding is intended for programs and services to benefit local residents by improving their knowledge of their legal rights and responsibilities, conducting leg...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba nonprofit and charitable organizations in eligible locations for programs, projects, and events that strengthen and enhance the community. Focus areas include animal welfare, health and wellness, commu...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects that promote renewable energy. Funding is intended to support socially responsible, community-based nonprofits that are developing a renewable energy project. The mission of the Foundati...
Sponsorships to Canada organizations to support communities throughout the country. The goal of the program is to make technology more accessible, safeguard Canadians' health, promote sustainability, and provide secure technology. Funding is intended to support re...
Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International qualifying nonprofit organizations and registered charities to improve food-related services that benefit underserved communities. Funding is intended for the acquisition, transportation, and installatio...
Grants of up to $7,500 to Alberta nonprofit organizations to develop or maintain community events. Funding is intended to organize and deliver events that improve the local quality of life, contribute to the culture of the community, create affordable entertainmen...
Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $2,000 to Alberta athletes, coaches, sports groups, and nonprofit organizations to promote participation in athletic programs or to host sporting events that will benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is inte...