Grants & Funding Opportunities for Community Initiatives

Feb 4, 2025

Looking for funding opportunities to support your organization, workforce initiatives, or community projects? Whether you need resources to train employees, enhance community spaces, or launch youth-led initiatives, these grant programs can help bring your vision to life. Be sure to check the eligibility criteria and deadlines for each grant, and don’t hesitate to apply if your organization aligns with their goals. These opportunities could provide valuable support in expanding your impact!


1. The Mississauga Foundation Catalogue of Community Needs Grant

Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025

Purpose: This grant allows charities to share their specific needs, which will be considered by our donor-advised funders for their annual charitable giving. Charities can apply for unrestricted grants of up to $2,000, with each organization eligible to submit one application. This initiative helps connect community needs with funding to make a meaningful impact in Mississauga.

Who Can Apply? Funding is only eligible to registered charities.

Learn More & Apply for The Mississauga Foundation Grant


2. The Pendle Grant

Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025

Purpose: The Pendle Fund provides annual grants of up to $30,000 to multiple charities each year. Grants will be awarded to organizations delivering projects/activities in the following focus areas:

  • Arts, Culture and Heritage 
  • Children and Youth 
  • Education 
  • Environment 
  • Indigenous
  • Physical and Mental Health
  • Social Services 
  • Sports and Recreation  

Who Can Apply? Charities can apply for up to $30,000 to support projects across multiple focus areas.

Learn More & Apply for The Pendle Grant


3. The Novo Nordisk Chronic Disease Grant

Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025

Purpose: Novo Nordisk is supporting community-based initiatives to help prevent and reduce the risk of chronic diseases in the greater Mississauga community. Up to $25,000 in grants will be awarded to charitable and community organizations undertaking initiatives aimed at tackling the rise of chronic diseases through disease prevention, stabilization, and management interventions that support equity-deserving communities that are at higher risks of developing chronic diseases.

Who Can Apply? Charities and community organizations based in Canada.

Learn More & Apply for the The Novo Nordisk Chronic Disease Grant


4. Hazel McCallion Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant

Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025

Purpose: The Hazel McCallion Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant offers up to $10,000 to support projects in arts, culture, and heritage across the city of Mississauga.

Who Can Apply? Applicants must be incorporated or registered not-for-profit organizations based in Mississauga with a duly constituted board of directors and officers.

Learn More & Apply for The Hazel McCallion Grant


5. The Smart and Caring Children and Youth Grant

Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025

Purpose: The Smart and Caring Children and Youth Grant, offers up to $3,000 to support initiatives for children and youth in Mississauga.

Who Can Apply? Grants will be awarded to organizations delivering projects/activities for children and youth.

Learn More & Apply for The Smart and Caring Children and Youth Grant


6. Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grant

Deadline: Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Purpose: This grant provides one-year funding to support community facilities and spaces across Ontario. It helps organizations update buildings, enhance public spaces, and acquire equipment to improve local programs and services.

Who Can Apply? Nonprofits, charities, and other eligible community organizations in Ontario.

Learn More & Apply for the Ontario Trillium Grant


7. Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative

Deadline: Monday, March 31, 2025

Purpose: This initiative funds community-based projects focused on workforce planning and skills training in regions affected by mass layoffs. The program aims to help communities recover and thrive by supporting retraining efforts and employment transitions.

Who Can Apply? Nonprofits, workforce development organizations, and eligible community groups.

Learn More & Apply for the Canada Retraining Initiative


8. Youth Innovations Test Grant

Deadline: Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Purpose: This grant supports grassroots, youth-led, and youth-adult partnership projects that enhance the social and economic well-being of young people. It funds initiatives exploring new ideas, researching key issues, and fostering collective problem-solving, with priority given to projects serving Indigenous and Black youth facing systemic barriers.

Who Can Apply? Youth-led groups, nonprofits, and organizations focusing on youth empowerment.

Learn More & Apply for the Youth Innovations Grant


9. Communities Funding

Deadline: Rolling (check the website for updates)

Purpose: This funding initiative supports equity-denied groups—those historically denied access to resources due to systemic inequities—on their path toward justice and greater equity. The program focuses on collaboration, policy change, and addressing barriers to social and economic inclusion.

Who Can Apply? Nonprofits, grassroots organizations, and initiatives advocating for social justice and systemic change.

Learn More & Apply for Community Funding


If you’d like assistance with grant writing or program development, join our Black Builder Network where we provide resources and opportunities for Black-led, Black focused and Black Serving, organizations, non-profits, entrepreneurs and more. Together, let’s drive impact and build a brighter future for our youth.

About the Black Builders Network

The Black Builders Network is a Black Business and Nonprofit Resource Hub, your go-to destination for accessing a wide range of resources designed to support and empower black entrepreneurs, non-profits, and businesses. Sign up for free today!

About FBC

The Federation of Black Canadians is a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, economic, and cultural well-being of Black communities across Canada. Through advocacy, education, and community initiatives, FBC strives to create equitable opportunities for all.

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