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

Explore 650 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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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

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Labs, IHEs, and Hospitals for Research...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Fellowships of $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit labs, hospitals, and IHEs for postdoctoral research programs related to Fragile X syndrome. A letter of intent is required prior to submitting a full proposal. The program aims to advance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 139422

Grants to Alberta Arts Nonprofits for Sustainability and General Operating Expenses

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Alberta nonprofit arts organizations for general operating and other eligible expenses. First-time applicants must contact the program staff three months prior to the deadline and register online at least five days before the deadline. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 153745

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Host Significant Events

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations for significant events in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to host sporting events and festivals that will engage local residents and attract tourists. Eligible events take place over the course of several days,...

GrantWatch ID#: 228793

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-P...

Deadline: 02/05/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for translational research on disease processes. Applicants must obtain a Letter of Support and complete required registrations prior to applying. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 227843

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for R&D o...

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research and development of technologies to target specific brain cells. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218075

Grants to Canada Artists, Writers, Publishers, and Organizations for Research Related to Publi...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Canada artists, writers, publishers, and organizations for research studies pertaining to the visual arts, writing, and publishing. Funding is intended to support projects that lead to the creation of reports, strategic initiatives, publishable works, st...

GrantWatch ID#: 160356

Awards to USA, Canada, and International High School Students to Recognize Exceptional Writing

Deadline: 02/15/27

Awards to USA, Canada, and International high school sophomores and juniors to recognize exceptional pieces of writing. Students must submit a writing based on a topic developed by the advisory committee. The themed piece should be written from the students' perso...

GrantWatch ID#: 206453

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Organizations to Support Oral Health

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support oral health. Funding is intended to provide dental healthcare to individuals in need. Eligible uses of funds include lab fees, instrument rental, instrument purchases, disposable dental su...

GrantWatch ID#: 229468

Grants to International Nonprofits for American and Native American Art Exhibitions

Deadline: 05/18/27 LOI Date: 03/02/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, such as art centers, museums, and community-based cultural organizations, to present short-term art exhibits on American and Native American art. A letter of inquiry is required prior to a full application. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 170093

Grants to Alberta Charities for Projects that Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Alberta registered charities for programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to address critical needs in the focus areas of children, poverty, health, and community de...

GrantWatch ID#: 190330

Grants to Alberta Qualifying Nonprofits for Operational Support

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for operational support. Funding is intended to assist not-for-profits that operate a community facility and provide a variety of cultural, recreational, and community activities. Grants can support g...

GrantWatch ID#: 204531

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Capital Improvements to Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and societies for capital improvements to recreational facilities in eligible locations. Funding may be used for general operational expenses, including but not limited to equipment costs, contractor expenses, maintenance,...

GrantWatch ID#: 204532

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Children

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit children. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, health and wellness, and human services, such as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228196

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits in the Funder's Service Area for Programs ...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the funder's service area for programs benefitting local communities. Eligible projects address disaster relief, workforce development, health and social services, and economic stability. Grants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 226954

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations to Improve Healthcare for Underserved Communities

Deadline: 04/30/27

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for initiatives to improve healthcare for underserved communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: cancer prevention, advancing crisis preparedness and response, and increa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214122

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Businesses, Agencies, and Individuals ...

Deadline: 04/30/27

Grants of up to $25,000 USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, agencies, and individuals for environmental conservation projects. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of stewardship, conservation, and education. Projects may be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217574

Grants to USA and Canada Math Teachers and Coaches for Tools and Tech to Teach Math

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada PK-12 mathematics teachers and math coaches affiliated with schools and institutions to incorporate tools and technology in the teaching of mathematics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231172

Grants to USA and Canada Schools and Organizations for Math Teacher Professional Education

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada math organizations, schools, and school districts for professional education for math teachers. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. Eligible expenses include materials, consultants, registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 231180

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations to Support Mathematics Projects for Teachers

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, its territories, and Canada funding source member organizations to support the activities of mathematics teachers to enhance learning of mathematics in schools. The purpose of the program is to promote original mathematics related pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 231192

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations for Mathematics Projects for PreK-12 Teachers

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $3,500 to USA, its territories, and Canada funding source member organizations to support the activities of PreK-12 mathematics teachers. The purpose of the program is to promote creative mathematics related projects that address the needs of the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 231193

Grants to USA and Canada Student Organizations for Math Projects for Student Teachers

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, its territories, and Canada funding source member student organizations to support the activities of pre-service mathematics teachers. The purpose of the program is to promote original mathematics related projects that address the ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 231194

Grants to Alberta K-12 Schools and School Jurisdictions to Host Artists for Arts Projects

Deadline: 05/03/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alberta K-12 schools and school jurisdictions to enhance education with interactive arts projects. First-time applicants are required to pre-register through the grant system. The purpose of the grant is to engage students in a variety o...

GrantWatch ID#: 153743

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Services that Support Holocaust Sur...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to provide services for elderly Holocaust survivors. Funding is intended for a range of services including socialization programs, emergency assistance, health and medical-related services, transportation, foo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209373

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life in local communities. Applicants must include an endorsement letter with their application. Funding is intended for new projects and programs that will imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 231729

Award to a USA or Canada Residency Program in Recognition of Innovative Education in Psychiatry

Deadline: 06/30/27

Award to a USA or Canada psychiatric education program in recognition of innovative methods to train medical students, residents, mental health professionals, physicians, and community members. Recipients will receive a certificate and a grant. A representative fr...

GrantWatch ID#: 153304

Grants to Alberta Schools to Provide Crossing Guards for School Crosswalks

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants of up to $2,000 to Alberta K-6 schools in eligible regions to improve or create a crosswalk safety program. Funding is intended to provide a trained crossing guard for school crosswalks. The main objective of the grant program is to enhance pedestrian safet...

GrantWatch ID#: 170889

Grants and In-Kind Support to Canada Registered Charities for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants of $3,000 and in-kind support to Canada emerging registered charities for projects to benefit local communities. Requests will be accepted from early-stage community-based organizations working to create an environmental or social impact. In addition to a c...

GrantWatch ID#: 221382

Award to a USA or International Individual or Organization for Contributions in Education

Deadline: 07/15/27

Award of $100 to a USA, Canada, or international organization or individual for outstanding contributions in traditional cultural education. This award is intended to recognize a developed work that effectively inspires K–12 educators or students to engage with ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222513

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Research Projects and Educational Prog...

Deadline: 07/31/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support research and education related to cancer. Funding is intended for research projects focusing on cancer causes, care, and treatment, as well as for educational programs on cancer prevention...

GrantWatch ID#: 219854

Grants to Alberta Nonprofit Arts Organizations to Support General Operations

Deadline: 04/03/28

Grants to Alberta nonprofit arts organizations to support general operations. New applicants must contact the funding source at least three months before the deadline. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to payroll, programs, promotions, and administrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 178341

Grants to Alberta Performing Arts Nonprofits for Programs, Maintenance, and Administration

Deadline: 11/01/28

Grants to Alberta professional performing arts nonprofits for operating support in the areas of programming, administrative services, and maintenance. First-time applicants must contact program staff and create an account prior to applying. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 153746

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofit Charitable Organizations to Impact Public Policy on a Varie...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit charitable organizations to impact public policy on a variety of national and international issues. In previous years, grants have been awarded for general operations and project support to think tanks, national councils, judicia...

GrantWatch ID#: 125864

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Programs and Services to Improve the Well-Being of Local Resi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations for programs and services to improve the well-being of local communities, families, and individuals in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Proposed ...

GrantWatch ID#: 139064

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals to Support Local Public Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, businesses, art societies and collectives, individuals, and community groups to support public events in eligible regions. Funding may be requested for core staging costs for single-day and multi-day events. Successful ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 140592

Grants to Canada Charitable and Educational Organizations for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada charitable and educational organizations for programs to serve the community. Focus areas include education, health and safety, arts, natural resources, and civic and social services. Eligible programs are those that benefit communities and suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 144191

Grants to Canada Qualified Donees for Community Benefit Programs and Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada qualified donees for innovative programs and projects that benefit the community. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, environment, medical, and social services. Applicants must detail the expected impact of the proposed project in ter...

GrantWatch ID#: 145799

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Nonprofit for Outstanding Contributions to Humanitari...

Deadline: Ongoing

Award to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit organization to recognize outstanding efforts toward alleviating human suffering. The purpose of this award is to honor and advance the recipient organization’s efforts and call attention to the global need for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146363

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Healthcare Providers to Advance Hea...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International registered charities, healthcare providers, IHEs, medical associations, and community groups for innovative activities related to rare diseases. Funding is intended to support projects and events that further healthcare, ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 153338

Grants to Alberta Nonprofit Community Leagues for Capacity Building and Programs to Benefit Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit community leagues for capacity building and programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the unique needs in organizations' neighborhoods, improve collaboration with other organizations, help organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155235

Grants to Canada Registered Charities for Programs that Protect the Economic and Social Rights...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities and CBOs for programs that address poverty through systems change. Funding is intended for policy development, youth support, leadership development, and strengthening connections between communities. The Foundation's mission ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155595

Grants to Canada Schools, School Boards, and Community Organizations for Meal Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Canada schools, school boards, and community organizations for school meal programs that benefit children and youth. Funding is intended to support existing programs or to establish new breakfast programs. Schools may receive financia...

GrantWatch ID#: 156172

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Support Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to fund disaster relief efforts to benefit animals. Funding is intended to support organizations offering financial or physical assistance in local recovery efforts for either natural or man-made disasters. Ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 156604

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and IHEs for Ocean Conservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for projects related to ocean conservation. Funding is specifically intended for projects related to supporting sustainable fishing and marine protected areas surrounding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 159199

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs and Research Centers for Science and Mathematics...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International educational institutions and research centers for projects in the fields of physical sciences, computer science, and mathematics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent in advance of a full proposal. This program will su...

GrantWatch ID#: 161529

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Research Addressing Equit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and public agencies for research programs that address equitable healthcare policies and practices. A letter of inquiry is required before being invited to submit a full grant proposal. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 162242

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Small Community Pro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, groups, and organizations to develop small, community-based projects in a wide range of areas, including arts, community development, and technology. Funding is intended to create positive change in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 162573

Grants to Ontario, Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofits an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario, Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Newfoundland and Labrador registered charities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, education institutions, and indigenous and community groups for activities that build and strengthen communities in...

GrantWatch ID#: 162810
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