Welcome to our monthly grant list for Black-led/B3 nonprofits and charities. Whether you’re launching a new initiative, expanding your impact, or strengthening your organization’s capacity, here are the July 2026 grant opportunities currently accepting applications.
Events and Youth Initiative — Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF)
What’s offered:
Funding to support events and youth-led initiatives that promote anti-racism, inclusion, public education, and community engagement. The program helps organizations deliver activities that foster dialogue, raise awareness, and advance racial equity across Canada.
Who’s eligible:
Registered charities, non-profit organizations, Indigenous organizations, municipalities, educational institutions, and other eligible community organizations planning to host events or youth initiatives aligned with the National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF).
Funding range:
Up to $10,000
Status / Deadline:
July 13, 2026
New Horizons for Seniors Program — Employment and Social Development Canada
What’s offered:
Funding for projects that improve the quality of life for seniors by promoting social inclusion, volunteerism, mentorship, accessibility, and community participation.
Who’s eligible:
Non-profits, registered charities, municipalities, Indigenous organizations, and other community-based organizations serving seniors across Canada.
Funding range:
- Community-based projects: Up to $50,000
- Larger, multi-year projects: Funding varies and may exceed $100,000
Status / Deadline:
July 14, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
2026 Community Grant Program — OpenRoad Foundation
What’s offered:
Grants that support charitable programs focused on community well-being, youth and education, and environmental sustainability in communities across British Columbia and Ontario.
Who’s eligible:
Registered Canadian charities delivering programs that align with the Foundation’s funding priorities in the Greater Vancouver and Greater Toronto regions.
Funding range:
Typically $10,000–$30,000
Status / Deadline:
Initial application due July 15, 2026
Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) – Large Stream — Government of Alberta
What’s offered:
Capital funding to build, renovate, expand, or upgrade community-use facilities that enhance community services and improve access to recreation, culture, and social programming.
Who’s eligible:
Alberta-based non-profit organizations, municipalities, Métis Settlements, and Indigenous communities.
Funding range:
$100,000–$1 million
Status / Deadline:
July 30, 2026
TELUS Friendly Future Foundation Community Board grants
What is offered
Single-year community grants that support grassroots programs helping youth reach their full potential. The Community Boards invest in local health and education initiatives, with priority given to projects that leverage technology to increase access, improve outcomes, or strengthen community impact.
Who is eligible
- Canadian registered charities and other qualified donees
- Organizations delivering community-based health or education programs for youth
- Projects serving communities within participating regions, including the Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton, Barrie, and Central Ontario
- Organizations able to demonstrate measurable community impact through local programming
Funding range –
$10,000–$20,000 (single-year grants)
Status / Deadline:
July 31, 2026
Lululemon’s Community Wellbeing Grant
What’s offered:
Funding for community-led organizations improving wellbeing by increasing equitable access to movement. The grant supports innovative programs that address physical inactivity, loneliness, mental health, and social connection, particularly for communities facing systemic barriers
Who’s eligible:
- Registered charities, nonprofits, or organizations with a qualified fiscal sponsor
- Community-led organizations advancing wellbeing through movement-based programming
- Organizations serving communities experiencing barriers to wellbeing
- Applicants operating in eligible countries, including Canada
- Priority is given to organizations with annual operating budgets under $3 million USD
Funding range
$50,000 USD, which should not exceed 40% of their most recently completed fiscal year’s operating budget
Status / Deadline:
July 31, 2026
Year round grants
Toronto Pearson Uplift Fund
What’s offered:
Funding for employment-focused initiatives that help job seekers overcome barriers, connect with employers, and access meaningful career pathways.
Who’s eligible:
- Nonprofits, academic institutions, and professional associations
- Programs benefiting residents of Brampton, Mississauga, or Etobicoke
- Projects must run no longer than one year
Funding range: $150,000–$200,000
Funding streams:
- Breaking Down Barriers to Meaningful Employment
- Growing the Construction Skilled Trades
Application window / Deadline:
- Rolling intake (applications accepted year-round)
Community Development Grants — Jumpstart (Canadian Tire)
What’s offered:
Grants that support community sport and physical activity initiatives through two streams:
- Program Support: Helps deliver or sustain sport/physical activity programs.
- Operational Support: Helps organizations build capacity and enhance inclusive, safe programming.
Who’s eligible:
Qualified donees (e.g., registered charities and non-profits) that deliver programming for children aged 4–18 in financial need or youth 4–25 with disabilities.
Funding range:
Varies by project need and stream; grant amounts are determined through the intake process. (Specific ranges aren’t published on the main program page.)
Status / Deadline:
Check the Jumpstart site for current intake windows and deadlines.
Community Grant Program — NBA Foundation
What’s offered:
Funding to support organizations that create employment, career advancement, and economic opportunity pathways for Black youth (ages 14–24) in the United States and Canada. Grants prioritize programs focused on job readiness, skills training, mentorship, paid internships, and workforce placement that lead to sustainable income and long-term career success.
Who’s eligible:
U.S.-based and Canadian registered non-profit organizations and charitable entities that directly serve Black youth and can demonstrate measurable employment and economic outcomes.
Funding range:
Grant amounts vary by project scope and impact. The NBA Foundation has awarded multi-year grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000+ depending on organizational capacity and scale.
Status / Deadline:
The NBA Foundation operates with periodic funding cycles throughout the year. Organizations must submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) before being invited to apply. Check the website for current deadlines.
Professional Development Assistance — SOCAN Foundation
What’s offered:
Financial assistance to support the professional development of Canadian music creators and publishers. Funding can be used for career-advancing opportunities such as workshops, mentorships, showcases, conferences, travel for industry events, and skill-building initiatives that strengthen long-term sustainability in the music sector.
Who’s eligible:
Canadian songwriters, composers, and music publishers who are SOCAN members in good standing. Applicants must demonstrate professional activity and a clear development plan aligned with career growth.
Funding range:
Grants typically provide up to $2,000 per application, depending on the activity and available funding.
Status / Deadline:
Applications are generally accepted on a rolling basis, subject to funding availability. Check the SOCAN Foundation website for current intake timelines.
Community Grant Program — Community Initiatives Fund Saskatchewan (CIF)
What’s offered:
The CIF Community Grant Program provides funding support to a wide range of programs and services under three funding themes:
Healthy Growth and Development of Children and Youth: supporting childhood development programs and services that provide young children with a good start in life and prepare youth for the future. Particularly programs and services that reduce barriers and enhance accessibility for young people.
Individual and Community Wellbeing: supporting programs for all ages that support healthy lifestyles, supportive and inclusive communities, and provide access to programs and services.
Nonprofit and Community Leadership: supporting initiatives that strengthen the knowledge and skills of nonprofit board members to effectively govern; nonprofit program delivery staff have knowledge & skills that benefit the participants of the nonprofit’s program and services; and volunteers to become community leaders and support nonprofit program delivery, enhancing the ability of nonprofits to achieve their mission and have a positive impact on community.
Who’s eligible:
Non-profits in Saskatchewan.
Funding range:
Up to $50,000
Status / Deadline:
October 1st
Jim Button Youth Grant — Jim Button Foundation
What’s offered:
Funding for youth-led community and inclusion-focused projects.
Who’s eligible:
501(c)(3) organization, a school, a religious organization or a registered Canadian charity
Funding range:
$500 grants for promotional products.
Status / Deadline:
Rolling intake.
Grant Programs — McConnell Foundation
What’s offered:
Funding for innovative, systems-change initiatives across Canada. Our three main focus areas of Communities, Reconciliation and Climate.
Who’s eligible:
Non-profits and social enterprises.
Funding range:
Varies (often large, multi-year).
Status / Deadline:
Rolling.
Grants — Webster Foundation
What’s offered:
The R. Howard Webster Foundation’s funding interests are within the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Medical, and Social Services.
Who’s eligible:
The R. Howard Webster Foundation only makes grants to qualified donees under the Income Tax Act Canada.
Funding range:
Varies.
Status / Deadline:
Periodic cycles.
Black Entrepreneur Financing — Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
What’s offered:
Financing solutions and advisory services tailored to Black entrepreneurs, including business loans, growth capital, and strategic support. BDC provides flexible financing options to help launch, scale, modernize, or acquire businesses across Canada.
Who’s eligible:
Black entrepreneurs who own or lead a Canadian business seeking financing for start-up, expansion, acquisition, or modernization.
Funding range:
Loan amounts vary based on business needs, ranging from small business loans to multi-million-dollar growth financing.
Status / Deadline:
Applications accepted year-round.
Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund — Alterna Savings
What’s offered:
Affordable financing designed to support Black-owned businesses in launching, stabilizing, and growing their operations. The program provides access to capital alongside financial guidance and community-based support.
Who’s eligible:
Black entrepreneurs and Black-owned businesses operating in Canada that meet Alterna’s lending criteria.
Funding range:
Loans typically range up to $250,000, depending on business eligibility and needs.
Status / Deadline:
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Funding for Organizations that Help Businesses Grow — Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)
What’s offered:
Funding to support not-for-profit organizations that help businesses scale, adopt innovation, access new markets, and strengthen regional economic ecosystems across Southern Ontario. Projects may include business advisory services, sector development initiatives, innovation hubs, and entrepreneurship programming that accelerates growth and competitiveness.
Who’s eligible:
Not-for-profit organizations, including innovation centres, accelerators, industry associations, Indigenous organizations, municipalities, and post-secondary institutions located in Southern Ontario that support business growth and regional economic development.
Funding range:
Funding varies by program stream and project scope. Contributions are typically repayable or non-repayable, depending on the initiative and organization type.
Status / Deadline:
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, subject to available funding.
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) – Project-Based — Government of Alberta
What’s offered:
Project funding for short-term initiatives that strengthen communities, inclusion, and engagement.
Who’s eligible:
Alberta-based non-profits, First Nations, and Métis Settlements.
Funding range:
Up to $75,000.
Status / Deadline:
Multiple intakes throughout the year.
Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) Family Innovation Test Grant — Ontario Trillium Foundation
What’s offered:
Funding to pilot innovative programs that improve outcomes for children, youth, and families facing systemic barriers.
Who’s eligible:
Ontario-based non-profits working with youth and families.
Funding range:
Up to $600,000.
Status / Deadline:
Periodic intakes.
