Deadline: September 16, 2025 – Canada & United Kingdom
Title: Impacts of Culture and the Arts on Health and Well-Being Programme
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: European Commission (Horizon Europe Programme)
Grant type/amount: Grant (€500,000 to €1,000,000 EUR)
Eligible projects: This call supports large-scale research and innovation projects exploring how culture and the arts can improve health and well-being in communities. Projects should evaluate cultural initiatives that address physical, mental, and social well-being, with an emphasis on community-based approaches, equity, and policy integration. Applicants must form a consortium consisting of at least two legal entities from different eligible countries, including Canada and the United Kingdom. Projects must show strong interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence of impact across sectors such as public health, mental health, education, and the arts.
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Deadline: October 18, 2025 – CANADA
Title: Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI) – Round 4
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Government of Canada (Employment and Social Development Canada), delivered by intermediaries: Africa Centre, Black Business Initiative, Groupe 3737, Tropicana Community Services
Amount: CAD $10,000–$45,000 (Capacity Building) | up to CAD $100,000 (Capital Assistance)
Eligible projects: Black-led, Black-serving nonprofits and charities in Canada that are at least two-thirds Black-led at governance and leadership levels. Funding supports capacity building (governance, fundraising, strategic planning, digital adaptation, HR) or capital improvements (equipment, renovations, community space upgrades). Projects must finish by March 31, 2026.
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Deadline: October 29, 2025 – QUÉBEC & HAÏTI
Title: Québec–Haïti Call for Projects 2025–2027
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Gouvernement du Québec – Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie (MRIF)
Amount: Up to CAD $7,000 per year (1–2 years, April 2025–March 2027)
Eligible projects: Projects must involve at least one Québec partner and one Haitian partner, focus on sectors such as agriculture, education, economy, environment, sustainable development, vocational training, or health/social services, and generate tangible, mutually beneficial outcomes. Only Québec-based organizations can apply as lead applicants in partnership with Haitian counterparts.
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Deadline: October 31, 2025 (12:00 p.m. CST) – MANITOBA
Title: Community Grants 
Funder: The Winnipeg Foundation
Max Amount: Up to $100,000 
Eligible Projects: Registered charities with Broad community projects, often including planning, evaluation, capacity-building and systems improvements.
Links: Click here to learn more & Apply

Deadline: October 31, 2025 – NOVA SCOTIA
Title: Community Network Grant Program (Equity & Anti-Racism)
Funder: Government of Nova Scotia
Max Amount: Up to $40,000
Eligible Projects: Education, cultural programming, capacity-building, research and community engagement for equity/anti-racism.

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Deadline: November 5, 2025
Title: Black Ideas Grant (B.I.G.) 3.0
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC
Amount: 3 streams – Core (organizational needs), Catapult (new initiatives), and Community Capital (infrastructure).
Eligible projects: Black-led, Black-mandated, and Black-serving (B3) nonprofits or grassroots groups across Canada supporting capacity building, new initiatives, and long-term community infrastructure projects.
Links: Click here to Learn more – Apply

Deadline: November 5, 2025 (5:00 p.m. ET) – ONTARIO
Title: Ontario Trillium Foundation Grow Grant 2025
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Amount: CAD $100,000–$600,000 over 2 or 3 years (i.e. $50,000–$200,000 per year) 
Eligible projects: Established nonprofits in Ontario scaling, improving, or adapting proven community programs/services in sectors such as arts, environment, human & social services, recreation. 
Links: Click here to Learn more – Apply 

Deadline: November 5, 2025 (11:59 p.m. PT) – BRITISH COLUMBIA (Vancouver)
Title: Cultural Operating Funding (COF)
Funder: City of Vancouver – Cultural Services
Max Amount: Core operating support (amount varies)
Purpose / Eligible Projects: Operating support for non-profit arts/culture orgs (equity-focused orgs prioritized).
Key Eligibility Notes: Vancouver-based; budget and track-record requirements; existing funding relationship or through EOI pathway.
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FEATURED – Deadline: Rolling – Canada
Title: Communities Stream
Funder: McConnell Foundation
Grant amount: Variable – typically $100,000 to $500,000 per year for 2–5 years (project-specific funding)
Eligible projects: Projects that amplify the leadership of equity-deserving groups to address systemic barriers to economic and social justice at local, regional, or national levels. Initiatives must align with McConnell’s “Communities” focus area, aiming to create inclusive and equitable communities. Projects should address root causes of social challenges, foster collective action, or drive policy change. Preference is given to innovative, community-led solutions that demonstrate potential for national impact. Applicants must be Canadian-based organizations with charitable status or partnered with a charitable fiduciary.
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Deadline: Rolling – Canada
Title: ScotiaRISE Grant Program
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Scotiabank
Grant type/amount: Varies based on project needs
Eligible projects: Nonprofit organizations focusing on economic resilience through education, employment, and inclusion for disadvantaged groups. Initiatives should align with one or more of ScotiaRISE’s pillars: increasing high school graduation rates, removing barriers to employment, or supporting newcomers and marginalized communities.
Links: Click here to Learn more – Apply

Deadline: Rolling – Canada
Title: Canada Cultural Spaces Fund – CCSF
Funder: Canadian Heritage
Grant amount: Up to 50% of eligible project costs
Eligible projects: Supports the improvement of physical conditions for arts, heritage culture and creative innovation. The CCSF supports renovation projects, the acquisition of specialized equipment, and planning, design and feasibility studies related to arts and heritage cultural spaces.
Links: Click here to Learn more & Apply

Deadline: Rolling March 18, May 15, August 15, November 15, 2024 – (Toronto GTA, Ontario)
Title: Toronto’s Workforce Funder Collaborative
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker:  Work Force Collaborative
Grant amount: $50,000 to $250,000
Eligible projects: Creation or enhancement of existing programs that lead to systems change and include principles of equity, collaboration, innovation and learning.3 streams: Planning Grant, Implementation Grant, Applied Research
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Deadline: rolling
Title: Community Relations Grants
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Costco Canada
Grant amount:   Warehouse donations & Grants
Eligible projects: Supporting children, education, and/or health and human services
Links: Click here to Learn more & Apply

Deadline: Rolling – (Toronto GTA, Ontario)
Title: Promise 1000 Youth Fund
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker:  Youth Fund Canada
Grant amount: based on project
Eligible projects: Youth (15-30), Community Project, Community Development, Community Building
Links: Click here to Learn more & Apply

Deadline: Rolling
Title: Events – Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker:  Canadian Heritage
Grant amount: based on project
Eligible projects: Events promoting discussions on multiculturalism, diversity, racism and religious discrimination, celebrate a community’s history and culture such as heritage months recognized by Parliament
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Deadline: Rolling – Ontario
Title: Responsive Grants
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker:  Law Foundation
Grant amount: up to $250,000
Eligible projects: Legal Services, Social Justice, Community Development, improve access to justice for people in Ontario
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Deadline: Rolling 
Title: Corporate Community Giving
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker:  Walmart Canada
Grant amount: $ 1,000
Eligible projects: Community Development, Community building related activities
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UNITED STATES

Deadline: October 28, 2025 – UNITED STATES (New Orleans & Baton Rouge, LA)
Title: National Day of Racial Healing 2026 Grants
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Foundation for Louisiana
Amount: Up to USD $10,000 each for ten awards
Eligible projects: 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally-sponsored nonprofits located in New Orleans or Baton Rouge. Projects should implement racial-healing practices (between Jan 16–25 2026) using the National Day of Racial Healing tools—designed for community events, staff engagement, or internal organizational healing processes. 
Links: Click here to Learn more – Apply

Deadline: October 31, 2025  
Title: Mutual Aid Resource & Capacity (MARC) Fund 2025
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: National Black Food and Justice Alliance (NBFJA)
Amount: Up to $10,000 for NBFJA members and affiliates; up to $7,000 for new non-members (operating budget ≤ $500,000)
Eligible projects: Black-led and Black-serving farm and food organizations advancing resilient agriculture, community wellness through food and land, and local cooperative institutions (e.g., food co-ops). Priority to NBFJA members and affiliates. Past non-member recipients are ineligible.
Purpose: The MARC Fund redistributes resources and strengthens the infrastructure of Black-led food systems and mutual aid networks nationwide — supporting collective care, self-determination, and sustainability.
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Deadline: October 31, 2025 – USA
Title: AAUW Community Action Grants 2026
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Amount: Up to USD $75,000
Eligible projects: U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits or fiscally sponsored entities working to dismantle barriers for K-12 girls in STEM: hands-on learning, mentorship, confidence-building, family engagement, etc.
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Deadline: October 31, 2025 (11:59 PM ET) – GLOBAL
Title: Gender Reveal Trans POC Grant Program
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Gender Reveal
Amount: Up to USD $1,000 (multiple microgrants)
Eligible projects: Community, arts, or organizing initiatives led by trans people of color anywhere in the world. Preference given to projects already underway and collectives with a majority of members who are trans POC. 
Links: Click here to Learn more – Apply

Deadline: October 31, 2025 (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania)
Title: Rapid Response Fund 
Funder/Grantmaker: Black Farmer Fund (BFF)
Amount: Up to US $10,000 for emergency support; up to US $50,000 for businesses impacted by the federal funding freeze (2025 update)
Eligible projects: Black-owned farming and food businesses experiencing unexpected emergencies such as property damage, crop loss, medical crises, or extreme weather events.
Exclusions: Does not cover regular operations or start-up costs.
Link: https://blackfarmerfund.org/rapid-response-fund

Deadline: November 3, 2025 
Title: Black Solidarity Economy Fund (BSEF) 2025
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: New Economy Coalition
Amount: up to USD $10,000
Eligible projects: Projects building regional solidarity-economy ecosystems, in sectors such as housing, schools, farming, food production, local governance, arts & culture, healthcare & healing, transportation. The focus is on ecosystems that are controlled and governed by the communities served.
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Deadline: November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET 
Title: Community Food Systems Fellowship 2026
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Vital Village Networks (supported by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
Amount: US $2,500
Eligible projects: Emerging leaders with a partnership with an organization working in local food systems. Focused on resilient & equitable food systems, community leadership, caregiver/family engagement, food justice, nutrition justice & racial equity.
Links: Click here to Learn more – Apply

Deadline: November 14, 2025 (10:00 PM EST) – UNITED STATES
Title: Justworks.org Capacity Building Grants
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Justworks
Amount: USD $100,000 granted over two years to 3 nonprofits 
Eligible projects: U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits strengthening capacity building and organizational operations in areas like workforce development, systems resilience, and scaling impact. 
Links: Click here to Learn more – Apply

Deadline: November 21, 2025 – UNITED STATES 🇺🇸 & EUROPE 🇪🇺
Title: Meta Data Center Community Action Grants
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Meta Platforms, Inc.
Amount: Not publicly specified 
Eligible projects: Registered nonprofits, schools, and community organizations in areas where Meta operates a data centre. Projects must use technology for community benefit, build strong sustainable communities, or improve local STEAM education. In the U.S., nonprofits and public schools are eligible; in Europe, not-for-profits and government entities (including schools & municipalities) qualify.
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Deadline: Rolling – United States
Title: The Standard Charitable Foundation Grants
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: The Standard Charitable Foundation
Grant type/amount: Grant – Up to $25,000 USD
Eligible projects: Supports community-based nonprofit initiatives that promote overall well-being and tackle urgent social challenges impacting children and families. Priority is given to programs that offer meaningful support to those coping with significant disabilities or the death of a loved one. Funding focuses on four key areas: Healthy Communities, Disability and Empowerment, Cultural Development, and Education and Advancement.
Links: Click here to Learn more – Apply

Deadline: rolling Deadline  – March 1st, June 1st, September 1st, and December 1st, 2025 –  New York City
Title: EmpowerHer Fund
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Women’s Empire, Inc.
Grant amount:  $1,000
Eligible projects: Projects must specifically benefit women and girls or contribute to community development in New York City. Funded initiatives include those focused on education, entrepreneurship, health, advocacy, and leadership training. Applicants can be women-led organizations, community groups, or individual women entrepreneurs.
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Deadline: rolling Deadline  – May 15, July 15 & October 15, 2024
Title: Louder than words grant
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: The Finish Line Youth Foundation
Grant amount:  $10,000 to $25,000
Eligible projects: Health & Fitness,  Workforce Development, Safe Communities
Links: Click here to Learn more & Apply

Deadline: Quarterly deadlines (February 15, May 15, August 15, November 15) – United States
Title: Bradley Foundation Grant Program
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation
Grant type/amount: Up to $75,000
Eligible projects: U.S.-based organizations that strengthen civil society institutions, focusing on family, self-reliance, civil discourse, voluntary community action, and arts and culture. Only 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible.
Links: Click here to Learn more – Apply

Deadline: Rolling, applications for 2025 open on November 1st – United States
Title: National Grassroots Organizing Program
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Ben & Jerry’s Foundation
Grant type/amount: Up to $30,000 per year (average grant size $20,000 per year)
Eligible projects: U.S.-based grassroots organizations with an annual budget under $350,000 focused on social and environmental justice through grassroots organizing and collective action. Applicants must be constituent-led with community-driven goals. Excludes direct services, international programs, schools, government programs, and more.
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Deadline: Rolling – United States
Title: Truist Foundation Grant Program
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Truist Foundation
Grant type/amount: Up to $25,000
Eligible projects: Nonprofit organizations in the U.S. focused on building career pathways, economic mobility, and strengthening small businesses. Emphasis on supporting systemically disadvantaged workers, women, and minority-owned businesses. Excludes annual or general operations, endowments, individual schools, religious programs, and scholarships.
Links: Click here to Learn more – Apply

Deadline: Rolling
Title: Empowering Youth with Disability
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Mitsubishi Electric Foundation
Grant amount: Based on project
Eligible projects:   Project help youth with disabilities maximize their potential and participation in society, empowers youth with disabilities to lead productive lives by helping young people with disabilities develop their leadership/employability skills, provides tools to potential employers that helps break barriers to employment for young people with disabilities entering the workforce. Project promotes the full inclusion of youth with disabilities alongside their peers without disabilities?
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Deadline: Anytime
Title: Micro Grant
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Entergy Foundation
Grant amount:   $1,000
Eligible projects: Arts & Culture; Community Improvement/Enrichment; Economic Development, Education/Literacy, Environment and Healthy families.
Links: Click here to Learn more & Apply

Deadline: rolling from Sep- Aug
Title: Community Grants
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Costco
Grant amount:   Warehouse donations & Grants
Eligible projects: Supporting children, education, and/or health and human services
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Deadline: rolling
Title: Nonprofit Marketing Grant
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: MBA for a Day
Grant amount:   $10,000 – in-kind service
Eligible projects: In-kind service, Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing strategic plan, Google Ad management
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Deadline: rolling 
Title: Community Grants
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Grant amount:  between $1,000 to $20,000
Eligible projects: Community Development, Museums, Cultural and Performing arts programs; Education, Skills-training, Programs for youth, seniors, and persons with disabilities; Environmental and Wildlife protection activities
Links: Click here to Learn more & Apply

Deadline: rolling – January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, October 1st 2024
Title: MicroGrants
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Karma for Cara Foundation
Grant amount:  $250 and $1000
Eligible projects: Youth 18+ with Community projects, Student Group projects, Community Development
Links: Click here to Learn more & Apply

Deadline: rolling
Title: T.J. MAXX Families Grant
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: T.J. Maxx Foundation
Grant amount:  Based on needs
Eligible projects: Women, Children, At-Risk Youth, Basic-need services ( includes food, clothing, shelter, safety from domestic violence), Education, Workforce Readiness
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Deadline: rolling
Title: Promotional Products Funding
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: ePromos For Good
Grant amount:  $500
Eligible projects: Promotional products/items
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Deadline: rolling
Title: Corporate Giving
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: The Standard Charitable Foundation
Grant amount:  $500 to $25,000
Eligible projects: Healthy Communities, Disability and Empowerment, Cultural Development, Education and Advancement
Links: Click here to Learn more & Apply

UNITED KINGDOM

Deadline: October 23, 2025 – COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES
Title: Commonwealth Foundation Open Grants Call 2025
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Commonwealth Foundation
Amount: Up to £60,000
Eligible projects: Not-for-profit CSOs registered in eligible Commonwealth countries with at least 3 years’ experience. Projects must promote constructive engagement between civil society and decision-makers under themes of health justice, freedom of expression, or climate justice.
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Deadline: October 31, 2025 – WALES / AFRICA
Title: Wales and Africa Grant Scheme
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Welsh Government via WCVA (Wales Council for Voluntary Action)
Amount: £5,000 to £25,000 for 12-month projects WCVA
Eligible projects: Welsh community groups partnering with Sub-Saharan African organizations in health, education, climate, sustainable livelihoods or lifelong learning themes. Lead applicant must be based in Wales.
Links: Click here to Learn more – Apply

Deadline: November 10, 2025
Title: Rewarding Ideas Grants 2025
Funder/Grantmaker: Global Purpose Enterprise, powered by Gilini Foundation
Amount: £500–£20,000 per award (total £100,000 pool)
Eligible projects: UK-impact ventures (pre-launch or <1 year old) led by individuals aged 18–30 from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds.
Focus areas: Product, tech, creative, or social enterprises demonstrating measurable impact (jobs, revenue, or social change).
Link: https://www.globalpurposeenterprise.com/rewarding-ideas

Deadline: Apply at any time – UK 
Title: The Access Group Foundation Grants
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: The Access Foundation (UK) 
Amount: Up to £50,000 (for projects tackling digital exclusion) 
Eligible projects: UK-registered charities or not-for-profits focusing on bridging the digital divide, providing access, learning, or support to disadvantaged groups 
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Deadline: Rolling – UK & International
Title: Ellerman Foundation Multi-Year Core Costs Grants
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: John Ellerman Foundation
Grant type/amount:£60,000/year, up to £180,000 over 3–5 years
Eligible projects: Charitable organisations working to advance wellbeing, environmental/social justice, and systemic change. Support core organisational costs (e.g., salaries, operations, evaluation, communications) for charities with £100k–£10 m annual income, committed to rights-based approaches, equity, and resilience.
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Deadline: Rolling Basis – United Kingdom
Title: Black Artists Grant
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Creative Debuts
Grant type/amount: £500 per recipient
Eligible projects: Open to Black artists based in the UK across all creative disciplines, including painters, musicians, directors, jewellers, set designers, sculptors, and choreographers. The grant is a no-strings-attached financial support to help Black artists. They can spend the grant on whatever they want – be that making new work, buying equipment or materials, travel, research, visiting exhibitions or conferences, or even just covering some life expenses.
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Deadline: Rolling
Title: Aviva Community Fund
Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Aviva
Grant amount: Based on projects
Eligible projects: Financial wellbeing – Helping people take control of their wellbeing by giving them the tools to be more financially independent and ready for anything.
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