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

Explore 647 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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647 grants found

Grant to a Canada Researcher for Studies Related to Food Allergies

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grant of $75,000 to a Canada researcher affiliated with an eligible university or research institute for studies related to food allergies. Funding is intended to support projects that shed light on the prevention, management, treatment, mechanisms of disease, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 209522

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Artists for Creation, Training, and Exhibitions ...

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to Canada Native nonprofit and for-profit organizations, artists, arts and cultural professionals, and groups for artistic activities that support cultural heritage, creativity, and knowledge. Funding is intended to assist with projects such as the producti...

GrantWatch ID#: 177876

Grants to Canada Nonprofits and First Nation Nonprofits to Support Traveling Exhibitions and I...

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit arts organizations and First Nations nonprofit organizations to support touring artists and exhibitions from other countries that benefit Canadian residents. The purpose of this program is to provide the general Canadian public with new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177918

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, and Artists to Create Original Artwork

Deadline: 01/25/27 LOI Date: 11/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations, artists, art platforms, and contemporary art festivals or biennials for the creation of original artwork. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to applying. The funding s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179287

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, and IHEs for Diabetes Research

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, hospitals, and institutions of higher education for studies related to diabetes. Funding is intended for research that will improve health outcomes for people living with Type 1...

GrantWatch ID#: 212219

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Senior Faculty for Preliminary Melanoma Research Proj...

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International senior faculty affiliated with academic and nonprofit research institutions for preliminary research projects addressing melanoma. Funding is intended for high-risk and high-reward projects that lack preliminary data. Focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 223390

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities, Nonprofits, Schools, and Community Groups for Local En...

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta registered charitable organizations, nonprofit societies, schools, and community groups for environmental sustainability projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Preference will be g...

GrantWatch ID#: 137700

Grants to Canada Qualified Donees to Support Amateur Ice Hockey and Youth Amateur Sports

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Canada qualified donees for a range of activities related to amateur ice hockey and to engage youth in a variety of amateur sports. Funding is intended to support registered amateur athletic associations, all facets of amateur ice hockey within the count...

GrantWatch ID#: 155096

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Libraries for Bibliographical and Library Aids

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, libraries, associations, and organizations to compile scholarly library resource lists serving United States library patrons. Examples of lists include indexes, reading lists, webliographies and...

GrantWatch ID#: 174274

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Researchers to Support Children with Neurodisabi...

Deadline: 11/09/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, research institutions, and researchers to improve the quality of life for children and youth with neurodisabilities. Funding is available for the development and commercialization of new systems, produ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231098

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Cancer Research

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, and government agencies for cancer research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to develop innovative t...

GrantWatch ID#: 230277

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research on Suicide

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic investigators for studies on suicide and suicide prevention. Some applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priority will be given to proposals that address racial and ethni...

GrantWatch ID#: 163155

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Schools in Eligible Locations for Water Conserv...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta for-profit and nonprofit entities and schools in eligible locations to implement water conservation measures. Funding is intended for projects that help to conserve water by enhancing water-use efficiency. The goal of the grant p...

GrantWatch ID#: 207434

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Emergency Services, Agencies, and Indigenous Organizat...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, emergency services, government agencies, and Indigenous groups for programs to benefit residents in communities where the funding source operates. Eligible programs are those that fall into one of the following foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 210562

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Associations for Programs to...

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico nonprofit organizations, municipalities, social enterprises, and Indigenous groups for activities to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 167553

Grants to International Nonprofits and Businesses for Projects Related to the Music of Elliot ...

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit performance organizations, nonprofit and commercial recording companies, libraries, programs, and groups for activities related to the music of 20th Century American composer and musical innovator Elliot Carter. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 186586

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Scholars, IHEs, and Research Institutes for Human...

Deadline: 11/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD scholars, universities, and research institutes to pursue research projects related to the historical humanities. Funding is intended for a wide range of research fields, including history, archaeology, art history, his...

GrantWatch ID#: 225798

Grants to Canada Institutions for Doctoral Students to Complete Research Projects

Deadline: 11/23/26

Grants to Canada institutions for doctoral students to complete research projects. Funding is intended to support the next generation of researchers and to provide them with training experiences that will boost their future careers. Research areas can include heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 231401

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Photography Students from Selected IHEs

Deadline: 11/27/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International photography students to participate in a photography competition. The competition is open to individuals aged from 18 to 30 years old who are attending a photography program. Students are required to submit five to te...

GrantWatch ID#: 215512

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development...

GrantWatch ID#: 176899

Grants to Alberta Municipalities and Metis Settlements for Water Treatment Facilities and Proj...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Alberta municipalities and Metis settlements to improve water treatment facilities. Applicants must contact program staff and pre-register prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for municipal water supply projects and treatment facilitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 199226

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Cystic Fibrosis

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit or academic institutions for research studies related to Cystic Fibrosis. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The purpose of fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 229316

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Institutions for Studies Related to Waste Ma...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 170682

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits forWomen's Physical Fitness Programs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta nonprofit organizations for women's physical fitness programs. Funding is intended to provide local women ages 18 and over with access to high-quality sports and recreation for all levels and abilities. The purpose of the program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174091

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Charities to Support Physical Activity Events for Girls

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta nonprofit and charitable organizations to host a one-time event to promote physical activity among teenage girls. Funding is intended to increase access to sports and other healthy physical activities for inactive girls, or for gi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174092

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Charities to Conduct Physical Activity Programs for Girls

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta nonprofit and charitable organizations to support physical activity programs for girls. Funding is intended for programming that encourages girls ages 6 to 17 from local communities to experience sports and physical activities tog...

GrantWatch ID#: 174093

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Churches, Library Boards, and IHEs for Public Arts Presentations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, churches, library boards, Indian bands, Metis settlements, IHEs, and agricultural societies for public presentations by professional artists. New applicants must register online at least five business days prior to the de...

GrantWatch ID#: 174990

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Turtle Conservation...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for wildlife conservation and research projects. Funding is intended to cover direct expenses for activities focused on the conservation of freshwater...

GrantWatch ID#: 214832

Grants to International Nonprofits and For-Profits for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and for-profit entities for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for predictive impact modeling, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 217327

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for IBD Research Studies

Deadline: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International faculty researchers affiliated with nonprofit and government research institutions for research related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Applicants must submit a preliminary application before applying. The purpose of f...

GrantWatch ID#: 231084

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Academic Centers to Support Fellowship Programs Relat...

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic centers to support fellowship programs for MD and MD/PhD applicants. Fellowships are intended to increase the number of trained specialists in the area of Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. Grant fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 192610

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Organizations for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants to Alberta individuals and organizations for environmental stewardship initiatives. Funding is intended for projects that support the conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats, as well as for conservation education and outdoor activities, includi...

GrantWatch ID#: 166833

Grants to Canada Charities, Municipalities, and Schools for Environmental Initiatives

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Canada registered charities, educational institutions, municipalities, and Indigenous groups to support environmental projects. Special consideration is given to green space initiatives and environmental education. Eligible project catego...

GrantWatch ID#: 181113

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs for General Support for New Projects

Deadline: 12/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International non-governmental organizations for general support for new projects. Funding is intended to launch new projects, increase organizational capacity, and support grassroots initiatives that work towards positi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230889

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs for General Support for Existing Projects

Deadline: 12/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International non-governmental organizations for general operating support. Funding is intended to increase organizational capacity and to strengthen grassroots initiatives that work towards positive environmental, socia...

GrantWatch ID#: 230894

Grants to Alberta Faith-Based Schools to Promote Safety and Security

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Alberta faith-based schools and programs for activities that promote safety and security. Funding is intended to assist Jewish and Islamic alternative schools, as well as Arabic bilingual programs, with equipment, training efforts, and security assessmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 212403

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Develop Rapid Vaccine Technologies

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and consortia to develop technology to contribute to the rapid creation of vaccines in response to viral outbreaks. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 221054

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Support Missing Person Cases and Victim...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support missing person cases and victims of violent crimes. Eligible uses of funding include community support programs, victim advocacy initiatives, educational outreach, direct a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225328

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals to Improve Education

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, teachers, students, and community members for initiatives to improve the quality of education in schools. Funding is intended for innovative programs and projects that promote creativity and excelle...

GrantWatch ID#: 226717

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Local Arts and Cultural Festivals

Deadline: 01/04/27

Grants of up to $14,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support arts and cultural festivals benefitting the local community. Festivals will be evaluated on the basis of entertainment value, artistic and cultural benefit to the community...

GrantWatch ID#: 146107

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Societies to Support Performance Artists and the Arts Communi...

Deadline: 01/04/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations and societies to support performance artists and the arts community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for professional development activities to improve the quality of arts and culture programming fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 228788

Grants to Alberta Organizations to Promote Sports Events

Deadline: 01/04/27

Grants of $1,000 and grants of $5,000 to Alberta organizations to promote sports events in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to attract tourists to sporting events. Eligible uses of funds include marketing, facility rentals, security, and operating expen...

GrantWatch ID#: 228795

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Conservation and Activist Organizations to Save River...

Deadline: 01/10/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International conservation and activist organizations for initiatives to save rivers from development. Funding is intended for activities that help rivers stay or become free-flowing. Eligible types of activities include removing existin...

GrantWatch ID#: 211751

Grants to International Organizations and Individuals to Promote Behavior Analysis

Deadline: 01/13/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals affiliated with an IHE or institution to promote behavior analysis throughout the world. Funding is intended to expand the reach of behavior analysis to people and organizations who wouldn't ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 225031

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Nutrition-Related Research, Educatio...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, medical and educational institutions, and faith-based and community organizations for projects related to nutrition. Priority will be given to training, educational programs, and research projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 179636

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Aquatic Life Research Projects

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for research and education projects with a focus on aquatic life. Eligible projects are those that enhance understanding of aquatic environments, hazards posed to coastal and ocean e...

GrantWatch ID#: 200116

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support,...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agenci...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for research projects related to neuromuscular disorders. Funding is intended for studies to develop diverse biotherapeutic treatments for nerv...

GrantWatch ID#: 217408

Awards to USA and Canada Organizations for Contributions to Mental Health Care for Minorities

Deadline: 01/31/27

Awards to USA and Canada mental health and wellness organizations to recognize outstanding efforts to improve mental health care for minorities. The purpose of the award program is to acknowledge excellence and innovation in the field of minority mental health ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 152301

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Expand Instruction in Integrative Medic...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to further the instruction of integrative medicine. The purpose of funding is to help medical schools and residency programs expand educational programming that teaches integrative medicine. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214566
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