COVID-19 grant opportunities

$350M Emergency Community Support Fund

This fund from the Government of Canada will be administered by Community Foundations of Canada, the Canadian Red Cross and United Way Centraide Canada. The focus is on supporting community organizations as they deliver services to those who are most vulnerable to the health, social and economic impacts of COVID-19.

Each of these three organizations will be distributing funds through its own application process and funding stream. See this helpful infographic on the application streams.

Community Foundations of Canada – Local community foundations across Canada will accept and assess applications from qualified donees through a centralized national portal.

United Way Centraide Canada – Local United Way Centraide members will accept and assess grant applications from charities through local portals. In some cases, local United Way Centraide members may also support non-profit organizations through an appropriate trustee relationship with a qualified donee.

Canadian Red Cross – A national granting stream will be managed alongside regional and local partners to support nonprofit organizations. The Canadian Red Cross will also manage a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Preventing Disease Transition (PDT) program.

Other grant opportunities

McConnell Foundation COVID-19 response fund
The McConnell Foundation has launched a $750,000 COVID-19 response fund to provide short-term support for community organizations facing increased demands and help organizations respond to new opportunities during the first few months of the pandemic and recovery period. Learn more and apply today.

Telus Friendly Future Foundation COVID-19 funding opportunity
The Telus Friendly Future Foundation has committed $10 million to support COVID-19 response efforts. Read the press release and apply for funding.