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Grants for Alberta Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

Explore 657 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in Alberta. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives spanning 61 grant categories and beyond, updated daily.

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Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Businesses, and Schools to Advance the Study of Ukrainian...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, groups, businesses, and educational institutions for programs related to Ukrainian language and culture. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of resource and curriculum development for K...

GrantWatch ID#: 193609

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Businesses for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta registered organizations, charities, and businesses for projects that improve the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and programs in a range of focus areas, including neighborhood beautification, the...

GrantWatch ID#: 199477

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, and Schools to Construct and Maintain War Memorials in Me...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, groups, educational institutions, and businesses to construct and maintain memorials to honor the memory of Ukrainian Canadian military service members. Funding is intended to support the construction a...

GrantWatch ID#: 206207

Grants to USA and Canada IHEs to Support the Establishment and Expansion of Risk Management an...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA and Canada universities and colleges to support risk management and insurance programs at their institutions. Funding is intended to assist IHEs in the establishment of new programs as well as in the expansion of currently existing programs that are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212394

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Artist Collectives, Schools, and Artists to Recognize Ethnic Comm...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, artist collectives, educational institutions, and artists for projects to commemorate the experiences of ethnic communities interned in Canada during World War I, and to recognize their cultural contributions to...

GrantWatch ID#: 217455

Grants to Canada Organizations for Collaborative Medical Research Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Canada organizations for collaborative medical research projects. Funding is intended for applicants in the academic, business, healthcare, and life sciences sectors, and patient and consumer groups to partner with the funding source in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219319

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to Create or Expand Protected or Conserved Areas

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to create or expand protected or conserved areas. Eligible areas are tropical and sub-tropical forests and habitats that are not currently protected. Executed projects must create legal protection for currently unprote...

GrantWatch ID#: 221443

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Eligible Districts for Capital Projects Addressing He...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible districts for capital projects that address health, human services, and other critical needs in local communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure and equipment for projects that improve the well-bein...

GrantWatch ID#: 223879

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Run Art Summer School Programs for Students Ages 11-19

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations to run art summer school programs for students ages 11-19. Funding is intended for intensive arts training experiences in any arts discipline. Funded programs will provide youth with access to and instruction from professi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225078

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Postsecondary Institutions to Encourage the Pursuit of...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $9,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and postsecondary institutions for initiatives to encourage the pursuit of legal careers among individuals facing barriers to education and resources. Funding is intended for outreach activities, imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 225997

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Qualifying Churches and Faith-Based Organizations to ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying churches and faith-based organizations for projects to increase access to clean water sources in needy communities. Funding is intended for projects to install filtration systems, install or repair wells, and pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 227500

Grants to Canada Registered Charities for Community Programs Focused on Youth and Children

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada registered charities for community programs focused on youth and children. Eligible initiatives demonstrate an impact on the education, nutrition, physical activity, and well-being of the targeted recipients. Funding is intended to promote healthy...

GrantWatch ID#: 228592

Grants to Alberta Individual Artists, First Nations, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Arts Activities ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Alberta individual artists, First Nations, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for activities to promote the arts in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include festivals, events, programming, projects, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 230463

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Libraries, First Nations, and Agricultural Societies to Benefit ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, libraries, First Nations, and agricultural societies for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for operational expenses, festivals, projects, and community events be...

GrantWatch ID#: 230482

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Fibroblast Disorder Research

Deadline: 01/01/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic institutions, research hospitals, consortia, and biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies for collaborative research projects related to muscular dystrophies and other fibroblast-based disorders. Applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231311

Grants to Canada Registered Charities in Multiple Provinces for Programs to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Canada registered charities in the funding source's service area for community-based programs to benefit youth. Areas of focus include education and health. Funding is intended to be delivered in one of the fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180946

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist or Graduate Student for Psychology Resea...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grant of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist or graduate student for psychology research projects related to individuals with disabilities. The purpose of the grant program is to support projects that address the stigma and pain ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 224521

Grants to USA and Canada Pet Adoption Agencies to Help Pets Find Homes

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and Canada pet adoption agencies to help pets find homes. Funding is intended to support initiatives and services that promote animal welfare by helping abandoned, rescued, and vulnerable animals secure safe, permanent, and caring ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 229410

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Healt...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for health research on a broad range of topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for scien...

GrantWatch ID#: 215144

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Long-...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for long-term research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 215602

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Resea...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research to accelerate the implementation of health interventions. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete t...

GrantWatch ID#: 217703

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Conduc...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to conduct scientific health research that includes a clinical trial. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 218826

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators, IHEs, and Biotechnology Companies for ...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators, IHEs, and biotechnology companies to support research. Funding is intended to support the purchase of services and reagents from the funding source. Areas of focus for the current year include drug discoverie...

GrantWatch ID#: 221626

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Educational and Nonprofit Institutes to Advance Knowl...

Deadline: 02/17/27 LOI Date: 10/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International educational and nonprofit institutes, research centers, and national laboratories to advance knowledge about solar radiation. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 208694

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Develo...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to develop theories and tools to help understand brain function. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 227844

Grants to Canada Artists and Arts Organizations to Support Traveling Exhibitions and Presentat...

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to Canada arts organizations and groups, artists, Indigenous artists, and festivals for the exhibition and presentation of works and performances by Canadian artists. Funding is intended to support touring and exhibition activities that will build national ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177917

Award to a Canada Early-Career Architect or Firm to Recognize Exceptional Potential in the Ind...

Deadline: 10/07/26

Award of $50,000 to a Canada early-career architect or architectural firm to recognize exceptional potential in the industry. Eligible applicants are those who have completed their first built work. The purpose of the award is to enable the recipient to develop th...

GrantWatch ID#: 214347

Grants to Canada and International Researchers to Address Global Concerns

Deadline: 12/03/26 Conference Date: 10/08/26

Grants to Canada and International researchers in eligible regions affiliated with post-secondary institutions or Indigenous nonprofit organizations to address global concerns. Funding is intended for individual research by Canadians as well as collaborative resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 221579

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career Psychologist for Research Studies Relate...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grant of up to $3,750 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist affiliated with a nonprofit institution or government agency for trauma-related research projects. Funding is intended to support innovative studies that aim to relieve trauma. Prop...

GrantWatch ID#: 191523

Fellowships to USA and Canada Scientists for Research on Sleep Medicine or Critical or Pulmona...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Fellowships of $75,000 per year to scientists affiliated with USA and Canada institutions for research in the fields of sleep medicine, critical care, or pulmonary care. Funding is intended to support the development of early-career researchers who are transitioni...

GrantWatch ID#: 228631

Grants to Alberta Charitable Organizations for Large-Scale, Transformative Community Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/10/26

Grants to Alberta charitable organizations for far-reaching, transformative community programs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended for initiatives that have a sign...

GrantWatch ID#: 182169

Grants to Canada Arts Organizations, First Nations, and Presenting Organizations to Foster Pub...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Canada arts organizations, groups, First Nations groups, and presenting organizations for projects that foster public enjoyment and appreciation of the arts. Grants fund a wide range of live events, publications, and other initiatives that build connecti...

GrantWatch ID#: 177919

Grants to Canada Universities for Research and Technology Development Infrastructure

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Canada universities and degree-granting institutions to provide researchers with the infrastructure to conduct research and technology development projects. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 173512

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Tribes, and Aboriginal Agencies to Support Heritage and A...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, band and tribal councils, and Aboriginal government agencies and organizations to support festivals that present heritage performers, artists, and artisans. Funding is intended for recurring festivals, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 175189

Grants to Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Youth Education and Career Readiness

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to to $50,000 to Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit vulnerable youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs to support educational engagement and career readiness and pav...

GrantWatch ID#: 176244

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities and Qualified Donees in Eligible Locations for Projects...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations for projects to meet community needs. Funding is intended for creative solutions to emerging concerns; programs that support organizational capacity; and collaborati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178208

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents in Rural C...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Alberta-registered charities to enhance the quality of life for residents in rural communities in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Eligible organizations are those located in the funding source's ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 185480

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Researchers for Wildlife Protection Pr...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individual researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically end...

GrantWatch ID#: 186060

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Community Support Services in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations for community services that benefit residents in eligible communities. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support facility operations and staffing costs. Grants may be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186145

Grants to Alberta Indigenous Communities and For-Profits for Business Development Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Alberta Indigenous communities and for-profit companies to support capital business projects. Funding is intended to provide Indigenous entities with business development opportunities that will help to improve their socio-economic situation. Eligible pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 197309

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Promote Health and Wellness

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities that promote health and wellness, including projects in the areas of active lifestyles, emergency shelter and hospic...

GrantWatch ID#: 198669

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Provide Social Services in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations to provide social services and community benefit programs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for preventive social programs that strengthen individu...

GrantWatch ID#: 210513

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Entities to Promote Speculative Fiction

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, churches, municipal organizations, and individuals for projects to promote writing in the speculative fiction genre. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including semina...

GrantWatch ID#: 217974

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers, Organizations, and Charities for Medical...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic researchers, scientific and educational organizations, and public charities for research projects. International applicants must contact the funder prior to applying. The purpose of the grant program is to foster r...

GrantWatch ID#: 219160

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHE Faculty That Are Engaged in Chinese Studies to Su...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHE faculty that are engaged in Chinese studies to support research and writing or a sabbatical. Funding is intended to support humanities and social science projects in the focus area of Chinese civilization. Priority will...

GrantWatch ID#: 225790

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators Affiliated with IHEs for Archaeological...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators affiliated with IHEs for archaeological research. Funding is intended for active archaeological fieldwork, particularly excavations in regions central to the emergence of early civilizations, with related anal...

GrantWatch ID#: 225981

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Development and Collaborative Activities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations for development and collaborative activities. Applicants must register and contact staff before applying. Funding is available in two streams: collaboratives that benefit the community or nonprofit sector, and funding to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 229973

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance Oral Health

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA and Canada qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance oral health. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The goal of the funding program is to increase access to urgent and restorati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178853

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Suppor...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to support small-scale research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for small resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 183781

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Institutions for Job Syndrome Research

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit institutions for research projects related to Job Syndrome. Funding is intended to support research on the treatments for, and causes of Job Syndrome and its related pulmonary complications. The purpose of the gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 184366
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Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

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