Funding Sources


National Funding for Heritage

Provincial Funding for Heritage

Regional and Community Funding for Heritage


National Funding for Heritage

Funding for Sites/Projects/’Bricks & Mortar’

Community Foundations of Canada and Benjamin Moore: Community Restoration Program

This initiative offers cash grants (up to $4,000) and paint (up to $750 retail value) to support registered charities with heritage restoration projects in Canada.

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Cultural Spaces Canada

Not-for-profit arts and heritage organizations and some governments and agencies can apply for funding for the improvement of physical spaces for artistic creativity, presentation and exhibition, including the renovation and expansion of arts and heritage facilities.

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Infrastructure Canada Program (ICP)

ICP invests primarily in green municipal projects, but also considers cultural and recreational projects.

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Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)

Not-for-profit, non-commercial organizations in Atlantic Canada with projects that strengthen communities by promoting economic development and addressing particular community challenges may apply for funding.

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Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF)  

MRIF helps fund small scale municipal infrastructure projects, contributing an average of one third of total project costs.

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Parks and People

This initiative is intended to teach young Canadians to become active and responsible environmental stewards. Funding is available for not-for-profit organizations and priority is given to environmental education projects that take place in national and provincial parks, national historic sites with large natural areas and national marine conservation areas.

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Funding for Leadership and Organizational Development

Action Canada

This national organization some of Canada’s emerging leaders from a call for nominations. Each of these Fellows are awarded $20,000 and participate in a ten-month program on leadership development.

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American Express Foundation

Not-for-profit, registered charitable organizations may apply for funding for projects related to cultural heritage, leadership and community service.

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Canadian Museums Association Bursary Program

Funding is available for individual professional development through events related to museum studies. Individuals must apply for a bursary before the event and are eligible for a maximum of five bursaries or $5,000.

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The Molson Foundation

‘Seed’ money is given to registered charitable organizations with projects in the areas of national development, social development, heath and welfare, education and the humanities.

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Museums Assistance Program (MAP)  

Incorporated, not-for-profit museums, heritage services organizations, and Aboriginal governing bodies/ organizations supporting Aboriginal heritage can apply for project funding related to Access to Heritage, Exhibition Circulation Fund, Aboriginal Heritage, Organizational Development, and the Canada France Agreement.

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Support for Interpretation and Translation

This Department of Canadian Heritage initiative assists primarily Canadian not-for-profit organizations to fund simultaneous interpretation and translation of public events, intended for the Canadian public.

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Funding for Research

External Research Program (ERP)  

Canadian researchers may apply to funding of up to $25,000 to conduct research related to housing.

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Community-University Research Alliance (CURA)  

This initiative helps to encourage research alliances that develop strategies for research, program delivery and policy development for Canadian communities. Development grants are available up to $20,000, and an individual CURA can receive funding up to $200,000 annually.

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Funding for Publications, Content and New Media Development

Canada New Media Fund

This fund encourages the development of interactive or online Canadian cultural new media in both official languages. Canadian companies and professional associations active in new media content are eligible to apply.

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Gateway Fund

Funding is available to Canadian not-for-profit incorporated organizations that primarily serve Aboriginal or ethnocultural communities and engage in projects that increase Canadian cultural content for the Internet.

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Hbc Local History Grant Program

The program funds applicants involved in Canadian history and heritage, and offers grants of up to $1,000.

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Museums Assistance Program (MAP)  

Incorporated, not-for-profit museums, heritage services organizations, and Aboriginal governing bodies/ organizations supporting Aboriginal heritage can apply for project funding related to Access to Heritage, Exhibition Circulation Fund, Aboriginal Heritage, Organizational Development, and the Canada France Agreement.

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Partnerships Fund

Funding is provided for projects that emphasize Canada’s cultural diversity and target youth in the areas of Canada’s contemporary culture, Aboriginal culture and Francophone community content, and making Canada’s heritage available online

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Publications Assistance Program

This program is designed to offset mailing costs of Canadian content periodicals that fit certain market segment categories.

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Support for Interpretation and Translation

This Department of Canadian Heritage initiative assists primarily Canadian not-for-profit organizations to fund simultaneous interpretation and translation of public events, intended for the Canadian public.

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Funding for Youth Employment

Canada Summer Jobs

Not-for-profit, public sector and small size private sector (less than 50 employees) organizations are eligible to apply for funding to create career-related summer jobs for students.

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First Nations and Inuit Youth Work Experience Program

This Indian and Northern Affairs Canada initiative supports projects that offer First Nation and Inuit youth mentored work experiences that enhance employable skills. First Nation and Inuit governments and non-profit organizations may apply, and the maximum contribution awarded is $3,000.

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Young Canada Works (YCW)

This program helps employers to create summer jobs for students and recent graduates. YCW in Heritage is delivered by several organizations, and applications are usually due in February each year.

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General Funding for Arts, Culture, Heritage and Community

American Express Foundation

Not-for-profit, registered charitable organizations may apply for funding for projects related to cultural heritage, leadership and community service.

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Celebrate Canada

A wide range of groups are eligible to apply for funding to support community activities and events that celebrate Canada during the period of June 21 to July 1.

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The Macdonald Stewart Foundation

Grant applications are accepted from not-for-profit, registered charities that fit within the categories of heritage, education and medicine. Proposals should set out the project’s objectives, the qualifications of the person and institutions involved, and an estimated budget.

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The Getty Foundation

The foundation provides grants to national and international professional membership organizations in fields related to the preservation of the visual arts.

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Green Municipal Fund

Grants of up to $350,000 are available to municipal governments to cover half the eligible costs of integrated sustainable community Plans and Studies. Funding is also available for Capital Projects related to brownfields, energy, transportation, waste, water.

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Hudson's Bay History Foundation

Donations are given to registered charitable organizations for projects related to Hudson’s Bay Company’s history across Canada, such as projects about the fur trade and programs devoted to the teaching of Hbc history to students.

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Hylcan Foundation

Grant applications are accepted from registered charities fitting the following categories: health and social service, education, arts and animal welfare. Grants range from approximately $1,000-$25,000.

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Infrastructure Canada Program (ICP)

ICP invests primarily in green municipal projects, but also considers cultural and recreational projects.

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Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)

Not-for-profit, non-commercial organizations in Atlantic Canada with projects that strengthen communities by promoting economic development and addressing particular community challenges may apply for funding.

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The Jackman Foundation

Grants are offered to registered charities across Canada that fit within the following categories: Canadian culture and heritage, education, health and medicine, religion, sports, and social welfare.

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The McLean Foundation

Applications are accepted from registered charitable organizations. Grants are awarded to projects that demonstrate a general public benefit in areas such as conservation, the arts, education, health and welfare. Grants average approximately $6,500 in a given year.

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Molson Donations Fund

Funding is offered to not-for-profit charitable organizations across Canada running projects to promote positive change in their respective communities, focusing on: active lifestyles, healthy communities, and skills improvement.

The Molson Foundation

‘Seed’ money is given to registered charitable organizations with projects in the areas of national development, social development, heath and welfare, education and the humanities.

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Parks and People

This initiative is intended to teach young Canadians to become active and responsible environmental stewards. Funding is available for not-for-profit organizations and priority is given to environmental education projects.

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The Royal Bank of Canada Charitable Foundation

Grant applications are accepted from not-for-profit, registered charities that fit within the following categories: education, health, social services, civic and arts and culture.

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Provincial Funding for Heritage

British Columbia

Endswell Foundation

Grants are awarded to registered charitable organizations in British Columbia who are dedicated to conservation and related public education that also respect the rights of aboriginal peoples and their traditional land use.

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Leon and Thea Koerner Foundation

Funding is provided to non–profit organizations in the area of cultural and creative arts and also social services who serve communities throughout the province. Modest grants are given to fund programs and projects that would not be possible without assistance or additional funding.

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Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia

The Foundation supports non-profit organizations with goals of sustainable real estate and land-use practices, in endowment grants and project funding upwards of $100,000.

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Vancouver Foundation

The Vancouver Foundation is Canada’s largest community foundation, constantly working to improve the lives of people living in British Columbia. The Foundation supports innovative projects under the scope of 3 different programs: Community Impact Grants, Special Grants, and Partnership Grants.

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VanCity/ Real Estate Foundation: Green Building Grant

Established in 2004, the vision behind this grant is to minimize the impacts of climate change while also improving sustainable land-use practices. Grants of up to $50,000 are provided annually to recipients who put forth green building initiatives in B.C.

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Alberta

Alberta Real Estate Foundation

Created in 1991, the Foundation supports real estate initiatives that benefit the industry and the people living in the province. Projects may be funded in amounts up to $100,000.

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Alberta Lottery Fund: Community Initiatives Program

This matching grant program provides $30 million annually from the Alberta Lottery Fund in order to support project-based community initiatives within the province of Alberta. The maximum grant provided sits at $75,000 per project, per year.

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The Kahanoff Foundation

A private charitable foundation focused on the development, growth and well-being of communities in Canada and Israel. The Foundation invests in social innovators who create a lasting impact in their communities.

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Wild Rose Foundation

This lottery funded agency under the control of Alberta’s Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture. Grants and funding are organized under their International Development Program, Quarterly Grants Program, Vitalize Youth/Mentor Program, and the Voluntary Sector Advancement Program.

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Saskatchewan

Architectural Heritage Saskatchewan

(Saskatchewan Architectural Heritage Society Inc.)

Funding is available for non-profit heritage organizations and members, including the Heritage Site Consultant Report Grant, Heritage Forums Grant, Heritage Publications Grant, Heritage Communications Grant. Specific criteria should be verified before applying.

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Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation

Funding is available through five assistance programs: Heritage Research Grant Program, Heritage Conservation Grant Program, Heritage Promotion and Education Grant Program, Heritage Publications Grant Program and Special Heritage Projects Grant Program.

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Manitoba

Manitoba Conservation

Funding is provided for projects that promote environmental innovation and sustainable development within Manitoba.

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The Thomas Sill Foundation

Grants of up to $25,000 are given on a yearly basis to organizations striving to improve quality of life for citizens of Manitoba in the areas of Community Services, Health, Education, Heritage, Youth, Environment, Arts and Culture, and Senior Services.

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Ontario

Helen McCrea Peacock Foundation

The Helen McCrea Peacock Foundation supports environmental organizations whose work and initiatives have focus on the environment and remediation. Registered Canadian charitable organizations and initiatives within the Province of Ontario are eligible for grants up to $10,000.

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The Kahanoff Foundation

A private charitable foundation focused on the development, growth and well-being of communities in Canada and Israel. The Foundation invests in social innovators who create a lasting impact in their communities.

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Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative

The Ontario government Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative (MIII) supports the efforts of communities to restore and revitalize their public infrastructure. Ontario and its partners will invest more than $30 billion over five years in hospitals, schools, universities and other major projects. Ontario will invest an additional $60 billion in ReNew Ontario over the next 10 years.

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Ontario Media Development Corporation

An agency of the Ontario Ministry of Culture, the OMDC Magazine Fund aims to increase the financial viability of Canadian magazines from Ontario-based magazine publishers. The competitive application process rewards up to $25,000 for projects that meet specific guidelines.

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Ontario Trillium Foundation

Grants of up to $1.25M over 5 years are given to assist initiatives that build the capacity and effectiveness of community organizations, encourage volunteerism, promote partnerships and support the needs of Ontario’s citizens. The deadline is typically March 1 each year.

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Tecolote Foundation's

The Foundation serves non-profit, community organizations in New-Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec with a number of interests, including historic preservation and heritage conservation. Available funds range from $1000-$200,000.

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Quebec

Québec Religious Heritage Foundation

The Foundation administers a Religious Heritage Restoration Program, which encourages the reuse of religious buildings.

La fondation québecoise du patrimoine

This foundation was created to financially support the Conseil des monuments et des sites du Québec on issues related to built and natural heritage places in Quebec.  

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Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec

Various types of grants are available to applicants in Quebec.

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Tecolote Foundation's

The Foundation serves non-profit, community organizations in New-Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec with a number of interests, including historic preservation and heritage conservation. Available funds range from $1000-$200,000.

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New Brunswick

Built Heritage Program

The program is directed at preservation-related aspects of built heritage rehabilitation projects for not-for-profit organizations. Funding components include 75% (max. $5,000) of design aspects, and 50% (max. $30,000) of capital-related aspects. (Application)

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Irving Oil: Charitable Giving

The Irving Oil Company is proud to give back to the community—donating time, money, and fundraising efforts in the areas of environment, education and community. Assistance is available to a variety of groups in Atlantic Canada.

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New Brunswick Arts & Heritage Stabilization Program

The program encourages the development of healthy sustainable arts and heritage organizations through organizational assessment and planning, technical assistance and financial awards.

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New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund

Funding is provided to communities within New Brunswick for wide range of environmental initiatives under the following categories: protection, restoration, sustainable development, education, conservation, and beautification.

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Property Tax Abatement Program

Owners of heritage properties are encouraged to restore and reuse designated historic places, through the forgiveness of a portion of the net increase in provincial and municipal property taxes. (Application)

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Tecolote Foundation's

The Foundation serves non-profit, community organizations in New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec with a number of interests, including historic preservation and heritage conservation. Available funds range from $1,000-$200,000.

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Nova Scotia

Financial Assistance Programs for Heritage Property Owners

The Province of Nova Scotia offers financial grants to owners of provincial or municipal heritage properties. The types of grants offered include: Conservation Work Grants, Conservation Advice Grants, and Material and Labour Grants.

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Prince Edward Island

Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island

This community foundation aims to improve the quality of life for those living in PEI. It administers 28 funds and accepts applications from registered charities and qualified donees at all times of the year.

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Provincial Heritage Incentive Program

This program works under the intention of conserving historically significant properties in the province, while also encouraging investments in built heritage. Grants are given to property owners, covering 25% of the eligible project costs, and not exceeding $3,000. (Application)

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Newfoundland and Labrador

The Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador

This not-for-profit organization is dedicated to providing youth with training and employment in environmental and cultural heritage conservation. Funding for projects that result in long-term environmental benefits and also provide skills to young people are also available.

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Fisheries Heritage Preservation Program

Assistance is provided via funding for repair or restoration of heritage features of fisheries heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador, using original materials.

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Registered Heritage Structure Grant

The grant, administered on a 50/50 cost-shared basis, can cover up to 50% of the exterior preservation/restoration costs. This may include labour, shingles, windows, doors, clapboard and architectural details with a maximum allocation of $10,000 per structure.

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Yukon

City of Whitehorse Heritage Incentive Fund

The City of Whitehorse offers incentives including funding for heritage conservation projects up to 50% of total project costs to a maximum of $10,000.

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The Historic Properties Assistance Program

This program makes contributions on a matching basis each year to applicants who own sites that are deemed historically significant, and whose plans for preservation of those sites are in accordance with the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada.

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Yukon College Northern Research Institute

The Northern Research Institute, a division of Yukon College, provides research fellowships and grants from the Northern Research Endowment Fund to researchers undertaking projects in the areas of the humanities, social, pure, and applied sciences that are directly relevant to Yukon.

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The Yukon Foundation

The Foundation offers numerous funds, grants and scholarships for work in the field of heritage and culture within The Yukon. Many funds include support for museums, work in heritage conservation and preserving cultural heritage.

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Yukon Heritage Training Fund

Funding is available for short, formal courses and workshops, job-shadowing, mentoring and informal apprenticeship within the Yukon’s heritage sectors. Eligibility of applicant is diverse, but those who apply must be willing to cover 10% of the total costs.

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Yukon Historic Resources Fund

Funding is available for projects in archaeology, palaeontology, community museums, First Nations Heritage or Cultural Centres, historic sites, native language preservation, toponymy and historical research. The application deadline is typically October 15.

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Northwest Territories

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Regional and Community Funding for Heritage

Abbotsford Community Foundation  

The Foundation assembles and manages a collection of funds to serve the interests of the Community of Abbotsford. Grants are distributed to local charitable organizations for a number of project types.

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Alberni Valley Community Foundation  

Grants from the Community Fund are made annually to registered charities for program related and capital projects. Grants generally range from $500 to $5,000.

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Bulkley Valley Foundation

The Foundation uses revenue generated from its endowment funds to award annual grants to not-for-profit organizations. Applications are accepted from October 1 to November 30, to support a variety of projects and initiatives that aim to serve the community. (Application)

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Campbell River Community Foundation

The CRCF awards grants to selected community foundations each year,  to help support special projects aimed at serving the community of Campbell River.  (Application)

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Central Okanagan Foundation

The income to provide grants comes from endowments created to support the broader community. Generally, the Foundation has a biannual granting cycle. Applicants must be a registered charity.

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Coquitlam Foundation

Eligible applicants include individuals and registered charitable organizations within School District #43 boundaries. The Foundation distributed $29,500 in grants and bursaries in a given year.

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Community Foundation of the South Okanagan

Over $100,000 is granted annually to charitable agencies, enriching the quality of life by supporting a wide variety of programs that meet evolving needs and opportunities.

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Community Foundation of Whistler

Various grants are available to registered charities in the Whistler and the Sea to Sky Corridor> to support community projects.

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Comox Valley Community Foundation

Funds are presented to registered charities and qualified donees for program related or capital projects that intend to enrich the quality of life in the region of Comox Valley. (Application)

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Kamloops Foundation

Grants are given biannually, to registered charitable organizations within the Thompson, Nicola and South Cariboo Region, with the goal of supporting community-based programs and activities.

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Maple Ridge Community Foundation  

The Foundation funds a variety of project types, and grants are given to registered charities that support the community of Maple Ridge.

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Mission Foundation

The Foundation manages a general fund, as well as 44 additional funds. Grants are given to support projects that benefit the citizens of the Mission area, and are related to education, recreation, culture and humanities.

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Nanaimo Community Foundation

Founded in 1982, this Foundation supports worthwhile projects within the county of Nanaimo related to children and youth, health care, education, arts community and recreation and community infrastructure and environment. Individual grants of up to $25,000 can be awarded to non-profit societies for capital projects.

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Parksville/Qualicum Community Foundation

Applications are accepted from registered charities within District 69. Projects must aim to improve the quality of life in the community. Grants are not allocated to the same organization more than twice in five years.

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Phoenix Foundation of the Boundary Communities

A large range of creative capital and program related projects are funded to serve the greatest number of people in the Boundary area. Projects must provide a direct service to the community, or take an innovative approach to community concerns.

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Prince George Community Foundation

The Prince George Community Foundation offers grants to charitable organizations performing worthwhile projects to enhance the quality of life in the City of Prince George. There are several types of grants, ranging from $500-$7,500.

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Revelstoke Community Foundation

Grants are available to several types of projects in the area, including heritage conservation. Funding amounts will be set according to project scope.

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The Richmond Community Foundation

Registered charities within the Richmond community can apply for scholarships and grants for a variety of projects and initiatives. Funding amount depends on the type of project.

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Salt Spring Island Foundation  

The Foundation operates from a $2.2 million endowment fund. Grants are made to support the work of charitable organizations, with projects that directly benefit the community.

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Shuswap Community Foundation

Registered charities within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District may apply for grants for a broad range of projects.(Application)

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Surrey Foundation

Assistance is provided through annual grants to registered charities, to initiatives that directly affect many of the physical and social problems in the community.

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Victoria Foundation

As the second oldest community foundation in Canada, the Victoria Foundation aims to improve the quality of life in southern Vancouver Island. Grants of up to $10,000 are awarded to projects related to a number of issues affecting community, including conservation and heritage.

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West Vancouver Community Foundation

Grants are given to worthy community programs or not-for-profit organizations with priority given to projects where the emphasis is on health, education, the arts, social services and the improvement of West Vancouver's physical environment. (Application)

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Alberta

The Calgary Foundation

Established in 1955, the Foundation creates and strengthens connections between donors and community organizations for the long term benefit of Calgary and the surrounding area.

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Community Foundation of Greater Grande Prairie

The Foundations encourage applications from registered charity organizations in Grande Prairie and greater area within the fields of social service, community development, education, heritage & restoration, recreation, youth, health, the arts, and the environment. (Application)

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Drayton Valley Community Foundation

The establishment of permanent endowment funds enables the support of projects in the Drayton Valley Community, related to social services and health, recreation, arts and culture, education and environment.

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The Edmonton Community Foundation

Founded on trust, the Edmonton Community Foundation helps donors invest in the long-term stability and well-being of our community through the creation of permanent endowment funds.

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The Battle River Community Foundation

Servicing the area of East-Central Alberta, the Foundation supports registered charities with a variety of projects and initiatives. Grants start at around $500, and are also available for larger projects of up to $10,000.

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The Lethbridge Community Foundation

Through grants and special awards less than $10,000, the Lethbridge Community Foundation supports projects related to history and education, social need and health, as well as culture, recreation and environment in Southwestern Alberta.

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Mayerthorpe Area Community Foundation

Applications for grants are accepted from registered charities within specific boundaries of the >Mayerthorpe area.  Preference will be given to projects of an artistic, cultural, health, recreational, or educational scope, but capital projects will be considered if there is a demonstrated need.> (Application)

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Medicine Hat & Southeastern Alberta Community Foundation

Grants are made biannually to registered non-profit organizations to aid with projects that aim to strengthen communities in Southeastern Alberta. (Application)

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The Red Deer and District Community Foundation

Through its endowment fund program, the Foundation offers generous citizens a means of permanently providing for their community and strengthening the quality of life in Red Deer and surrounding area.

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Saskatchewan

The Saskatoon Community Foundation

Every year, local projects and initiatives are supported with the management of a $17 million endowment fund. Funding is provided to other charitable organizations with the aim of creating the best quality of life possible in Saskatoon.

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Manitoba

Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc.

Applications are accepted from the Town of Neepawa, the Unincorporated Village of Brookdale and the Rural Municipalities of Rosedale, Langford, Lansdowne and Glenella or their successors. Grants awarded average $100,000 in a given year.

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Brokenhead River Community Foundation

Grants are provided to support many aspects of community, including heritage. Applications are generally due in March of every year.

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Brandon Area Community Foundation

Income earned from endowment funds is used to make grants to a wide range of charitable groups that benefit local communities in Southwestern Manitoba. (Application)

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Carman Area Foundation Inc.  

Each year the Foundation grants money to charitable organizations in the Rural Municipalities of Grey, Dufferin, Roland, Town of Carman, and Sperling area for projects that aim to improve the quality of life in their communities.

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Carolyn Sifton Foundation

The main granting program aims to support projects related to underprivileged youth in Winnipeg. The Foundation also has a General Program to support some exceptional projects that do not fall within the guidelines of the Youth at Risk Program.

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Cartwright and Area Foundation Inc.

Established in 1981 as a registered charity, the Foundation uses monies produced income for distribution within the community in accordance with the terms of Foundation's mandate and donor's wishes.

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Community Foundation of Portage and District Inc.

Not-for-profit community-based groups within the Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie may apply for grants. Grants awarded in a given year range from $200-$5,000.

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Dauphin and District Community Foundation Inc

Grants are given to support projects must benefit the people of the City and Rural Municipality of Dauphin. 

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Glenboro and Area Foundation Inc.

Applications for grants are accepted from qualifying community groups and/or organizations that promote health, youth, education, social services, seniors' programs, recreation and religion. Deadline for application, December 31 of each year.

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Interlake Community Foundation 

Registered charities within the R.M. of Rockwood, R.M. of Rosser, R.M. of Woodlands, Town of Stonewall, and Town of Teulon. Many charitable projects are considered, including those in heritage. Application deadline is typically the end of February. Grants are generally for less than $5,000. Application form.

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The Killarney Foundation Inc.

Grants are awarded to organizations registered as charities within the Town of Killarney. Projects must support local interests. Granting cycles are in April and October.

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Manitoba Community Foundations

List of links to 39 community foundations within the province.

Morden Area Foundation

The foundation manages a collection of funds and resources totalling approximately $500,000. Funding is provided in the form of grants to local registered charity organizations each year.

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Northern Neighbours Foundation

Applications are accepted from registered charities in Cranberry Portage, Creighton, Denare Beach, Flin Flon, Sherridon and Snow Lake. Grants are processed in March and November each year.

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North Norfolk-MacGregor Foundation Inc.

Grants are made only to non-profit organizations registered with Revenue Canada. Applications for financial assistance may include a variety of project types, including those related to heritage.  

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Pilot Mound and District Foundation

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Selkirk and District Community Foundation  

Projects or programs within the City of Selkirk or the rural municipalities of St. Andrews or St. Clements are eligible for grants and support. Grants are awarded annually, and the deadline for applications is October 31.

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Souris Glenwood Foundation Inc.

Grants are given to groups in the Souris/Glenwood area. This year, the Foundation has chosen to work closely on projects that target youth in the area.

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Southwest Manitoba Regional Foundation

Grants are awarded to registered charities within Southwestern Manitoba, to support a wide variety of initiatives related to community life.

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Steinbach Association for Community Living Foundation Inc.

The Steinbach Association for Community Living Foundation Inc. receives and manages funds and disburses them to ACL Steinbach, for the support of persons with intellectual disabilities in community living.

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Thompson Community Foundation

Grants are provided to registered charities with projects intended on improving life in the Thompson area. Capital projects are accepted if there is demonstrated need.

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Virden Area Foundation Inc.

Registered charities or qualified donees are eligible to apply for grants. Funding is partial to projects that lend support for> the needy men, women, and children of the community.

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Westshore Community Foundation  

Grants are only accepted every April from the communities of Riverton, Gimli, Fraserwood, Winnipeg Beach and Matlock. A wide range of projects are supported, including those related to heritage.

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The W.H. & S.E. Loewen Foundation Inc

Grants of roughly $5,000-$10,000 are given to registered charities, mostly in the Winnipeg area for projects related to arts, or heritage buildings.

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Winkler Community Foundation

Applications are accepted annually from registered non-profit organizations in Winkler and District. Capital projects will be considered if there is a demonstrated need.

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The Winnipeg Foundation

The Winnipeg Foundation helps to strengthen its community through a collection a more than 1,700 permanent endowment funds. Registered charities can apply for grants less than $100,000 as well as grants greater than $100,000.

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Ontario

Aylmer Area Community Foundation

Applications are accepted from organizations in the Town of Aylmer, Township of Malahide and the Municipality of Bayham. Money is distributed to support a wide range of initiatives, including heritage. Grant deadline dates: March 1, June 1, September 1, November 1.

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Brant Community Foundation

The Brant Community Foundation facilitates philanthropy and charitable giving in Brantford and Brant County. Grants must be made to qualified donees or organizations sponsored by a qualified donee as stipulated by Canada Revenue Agency.

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Burlington Community Foundation  

Applications are accepted from local not-for-profit organizations every fall for a variety of project types. Monies allocated are related directly to the interest earned in any given year.

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Cambridge and North Dumfries Community Foundation

Grants are dispersed to a wide range of registered charities primarily in Cambridge and North Dumfries, but also throughout Ontario.

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Carolyn Sifton Foundation

The main granting program aims to support projects related to underprivileged youth in the GTA and Brockville, respectively. The Foundation also has a General Program to support some exceptional projects that do not fall within the guidelines of the Youth at Risk Program.

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Community Foundation for Greater Kingston

Over 70 funds have been established at the Foundation from which grants are made to local non-profit charitable organizations>, with current assets of over $12 million.

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Community Foundation Grey Bruce

Grants are awarded to registered charities in the counties of Grey and Bruce for new and innovative projects. Multi-year funding is possible, and capital projects may be considered.

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Community Foundation of Ottawa

Grants are made to not-for-profit organizations recognized as registered charities. Projects of various types are funded through the Community Grants Program, and the Strategic Impact Grants Program.

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Community Foundation of Oakville

Grants are made to tax exempt charitable organizations registered with Revenue Canada, which adhere to the Human Rights Code. A variety of project types are supported.

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Community Foundation of Orillia and Area

Grants are awarded to eligible charitable and not-for-profit organizations in the arts, culture, sports, recreation, environment and social sectors.

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Chatham Kent Community Foundation

Grants are awarded to charitable organizations with projects that support education, health, arts and culture, recreation and social services. Capital projects will be considered if there is a demonstrated need.

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The Davies Charitable Foundation

The Foundation supports projects initiated by individuals and organizations in Kingston related to arts, education, health and sports. Applications are accepted biannually, with grants ranging in size from $500 to $10,000.

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Durham Community Foundation

Grants are made annually to registered charities. Grant guidelines and application packages are posted to the website every August, and grant requests are reviewed in September of every year.

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George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation

Through a focus on programs related to Community, Performing Arts and Environment, the Foundation strives to support charity organizations in Toronto who are working to better their communities through active solutions to issues. Grants generally range from $5,000-$200,000, with a total of $1,700,000 dispersed each year.

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Good Foundation Inc.

Grants are awarded for ‘charitable, religious, and educational purposes’, including heritage projects. Regional eligibility changes every year. Conditions and deadlines should be verified before applying.

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Guelph Community Foundation

Grants are dispersed to a wide range of registered charities that support projects in arts and culture, education, children/youth & seniors, environment, health and social services.

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Hamilton Community Foundation

Grants are available from a variety of funds — some are focused on particular fields of interest and some are undesignated. Approximately $5 million a year is given in grants supporting initiatives across all sectors.

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Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation

The Foundation helps community organizations make a difference by providing them with funds for new programs, capital needs, student awards and much more.

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London Community Foundation

London Community Foundation makes small ($1,000-$10,000) and strategic grants ($10,000+) to registered charities within London and Middlesex County with the goal of building and managing a permanent endowment, and serving the community as a resource and partner.

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Matthew Ralph Kane Foundation

Grants are provided to non-governmental organizations and registered charities to support projects related to the environment.

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McGeachy Charitable Foundation

Grants are given to groups, mostly in Southwestern Ontario. A wide variety of projects is considered, and funding depends on specific needs of projects.

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Napanee District Community Foundation

Grants given to organizations in Napanee & District. Website coming soon.

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The Sifton Family Foundation

Established in 1989, the Foundation provides support to a number of projects within the London/Middlesex County community. Grants are generally less than $10,000, and favour initiatives related to children, youth and families, and the issue of teen pregnancy. Capital projects related to these initiatives are also supported.

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Sudbury Community Foundation

Grants are awarded to registered charities and qualified not-for-profit organizations in the Sudbury area. Stage I application submission is March 1 of each year.

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Thunder Bay Community Foundation  

Through grants, awards and scholarships, contributions are made to worthy causes in many areas, including heritage. Applications for grants are typically accepted from September 1 to October 31.

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Toronto Community Foundation

With a constant goal of making Toronto the best place to live, the Foundation provides grants, help community organizations connect with donors and manage charitable endowment funds.

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Tri-Town Foundation  

Grants are directed to organizations in the Tri-Town area, for needs such as equipment purchases, awareness programs, supplies or services (one-time need).

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Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation

This organization offers three types of grants: Project and Event Grants, Building Grants and Publication Grants. The amount of the grant depends on the project and intent of all grants awarded by the Foundation is to assist with deserving undertakings that may not otherwise reach completion.

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Windsor Essex Community Foundation

Grants are accepted from registered charities within the Windsor/Essex community. Funding is prioritized based upon greatest need and where the grant will have the most impact. Applications are due annually on May 1. Grants are awarded in July.

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Québec

Aide au patrimoine religieux de la ville de Québec

Several aid programs are available through the City of Quebec, including

Aide au patrimoine religieux and Restauration des bâtiments patrimoniaux. (Information available in French only).

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Community Interaction Program

The program provides both financial and technical assistance to non-profit non-governmental organizations with projects related to the St. Lawrence ecosystem.

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Fondation communautaire du Grand Québec

Funding is available for projects related to social services, community action, arts and culture, education, international aid, health and environment. 

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Financial Aid: Religious Heritage

This initiative is meant to enhance the value of religious heritage in Quebec. Aid is available to support all types of religious parishes.

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Local Development Centres

Financial assistance is extended to Québec's incorporated non-profit organizations and co-operatives for socio-economic enterprises.

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Matthew Ralph Kane Foundation

Grants are provided to non-governmental organizations and registered charities to support projects related to the environment.

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Programme de restauration, rénovation, construction et recyclage résidentiels

This program funds projects related to the restoration and renovation of residential buildings in Vieux-Québec–Haute-Ville and Cap-Blanc.

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New Brunswick

Community Foundation of Southeast New Brunswick

With a capital exceeding $2 million in assets, the Foundation invests donations, and then gives money back to the community in the form of grants for community development projects.

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Fredericton Community Foundation  

Applications are open to registered charitable organizations>, registered Canadian amateur athletic associations and municipalities or other levels of government. > 

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Fundy Community Foundation

Through permanent endowment funds, responsible grants and inspiring community leadership, non-profit organizations are encouraged to engage in projects that enhance the quality of life in Charlotte County and adjacent communities.

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Greater Saint John Community Foundation

The Foundation administers a wide range of funds. With assets at nearly $9 million, earnings from the permanent endowment funds are donated as annual grants to local charities in Greater Saint John>.

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Nova Scotia

The Halifax Foundation

The Halifax Foundation initiates public projects that enhance public places, facilities and public services in the Halifax Regional Municipality. The Foundation also considers applications for financial assistance from other charities when funding permits.

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The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) Heritage Incentives Program

Administered by the Heritage Property Program (Department of Planning & Development Services), the Incentives Program encourages the conservation of privately owned, municipally registered heritage properties with matching grants of up to $10,000. (Application)

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Prince Edward Island

Charlottetown Heritage Incentive Program

The program includes both monetary and non-monetary incentives for development of individually designated properties and/or properties located in the Heritage Preservation Area.

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Newfoundland and Labrador

*See National and Provincial Funding Sources

Yukon

*See National and Provincial Funding Sources

Northwest Territories

Yellowknife Community Foundation

The Foundation supports the Yellowknife community through a variety of funds. Grants are made to non-profit organizations recognized by Revenue Canada as registered charities. Groups within charitable status may be sponsored if they apply jointly with a registered charity.

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