GrantStation Canadian Insider | September, 2025

Application deadline: November 3, 2025
Grant amount: $5,000–$30,000
Description: The Youth Harbour, a project of Finance Engage Sustain (FES), supports youth-led organizations, projects, and groups in Canada taking action on the climate crisis. Grants help young leaders refine their mission and strategy, strengthen operational stability, and build the foundation to secure larger multi-year funding. Projects should be led by youth aged 30 and under, or Indigenous folks aged 35 and under. 

Application deadline: October 31, 2025
Description: The F.K. Morrow Foundation supports organizations across Canada that promote religion, charity, education, and public welfare. Grants fund projects in social services, education, research, arts and culture, health, the environment, and community development. Support is available for both project-based and research initiatives. The Foundation aims to strengthen organizations that improve the quality of life and well-being of communities.

Application deadline: October 31, 2025
Description: Novo Nordisk Canada’s Medical Grants provide funding for healthcare-related education and scientific exchange for healthcare professionals across Canada. Grants generally focus on raising awareness and improving treatment in areas such as diabetes, obesity, rare diseases, cardiovascular disease, liver health, and neurologic conditions. Supported initiatives include independent medical education, conferences, hospital rounds, and fellowships or scholarships. 

Application deadline: November 14, 2025
Grant amount: $5,000–$150,000
Description: The Calgary Foundation administers grants through the Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Fund to support amateur ice hockey and community-based sports nationwide. Grants aim to increase participation, promote equal access, and encourage youth engagement in sports. Funding is available for registered amateur associations, general charitable initiatives, and programs that expand opportunities in community athletics.

Application deadline: October 22, 2025
Geographic scope: Greater Montréal, Québec
Grant amount: $5,000–$250,000
Description: The Grace Dart Foundation supports the well-being of seniors in the Greater Montréal, Québec, area. Grants fund programs that address basic needs, reduce loneliness and isolation, and promote socialization and personal development. The Foundation also supports initiatives related to cognitive disorders and improving seniors’ living environments. Its goal is to enhance quality of life and foster dignity for elderly members of the community.

Application deadline: October 18, 2025
Geographic scope: Saint John, New Brunswick
Grant amount: $10,000–$50,000
Description: The Greater Saint John Community Foundation provides Community Impact Grants to improve quality of life in the greater Saint John, New Brunswick, area. Funding supports initiatives in arts and culture, youth, community development, education, health and social services, and recreation, with grants available for both new, innovative projects and proven programs needing support to grow.

Geographic scope: Alberta
Description: The Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) supports projects that conserve fish, wildlife, and natural habitats across the province. Its Conservation, Community, and Education Grants fund initiatives that strengthen environmental health, foster awareness, and encourage responsible outdoor activities. Priority is given to projects that improve habitats, support fisheries, address invasive species, and expand conservation education. These grants aim to deepen public engagement and appreciation of Alberta’s natural resources.

Application deadline: November 15, 2025
Geographic scope: Saskatchewan
Description: The Law Foundation of Saskatchewan provides grants to initiatives that advance justice across the province. Funding focuses on legal education, research, aid, law reform, and law libraries, supporting programs that increase access, knowledge, and innovation in the legal system.

Application deadline: November 14, 2025
Geographic scope: Ontario
Description: The Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program (ICCGP) funds community capital projects that strengthen the social foundation and support economic participation in Indigenous communities, both on- and off-reserve. Grants are available for feasibility studies, design work, and construction or renovation.

Application deadline: October 22, 2025
Geographic scope: Canada
Grant amount: Up to $200,000
Description: The Canada Council for the Arts’ Circulation and Touring program helps Canadian artists and arts organizations share their work with audiences across Canada and internationally. Funding supports performances, exhibitions, and related activities that foster artistic exchange and build exposure. Eligible applicants include artists, collectives, Indigenous organizations, and arts presenters.

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Webinar date: September 30, 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Description: Grant writing can be overwhelming, and even experienced professionals sometimes make avoidable mistakes that keep proposals from standing out. In this special webinar, we’ll walk through some common pitfalls nonprofits face when developing proposals and how to overcome them with clear strategies you can put into practice right away. We’re also thrilled to introduce you to GrantStation’s new Online Learning Academy, an annual subscription-based platform designed to help nonprofit professionals sharpen their skills year-round. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes demo of the Academy’s features, including unlimited access to webinars, on-demand courses, practical templates, and group Q&A sessions with experts.

Webinar date: October 6, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Description: Are you wondering whether you can or should use AI to write grants? You’re not alone. Many nonprofit professionals are asking the same question. The truth is, there’s no universal answer. In this session, Alice Ruhnke and David Gates will share real-world examples of AI policies from grantmakers and funders.

Webinar date: October 8, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Description: This summer, GrantStation hosted its biennial Winning Grant Proposal Competition. With more than 245 impressive entries, our judges narrowed the field down to just three finalists before selecting the winning proposal: Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop. The author of this outstanding proposal was Julia Mascioli, Deputy Director of Free Minds. Join Julia, along with our host Alice Ruhnke and our panel of esteemed judges, for an engaging conversation about what set this proposal apart. They’ll dive into the specifics of Julia’s submission, the time and effort behind it, and the qualities that made it rise above so many other strong entries.

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