Grants Intelligence

SUMMARY: Established by the Rideau Hall Foundation, Catapult Canada supports youth-serving organizations in Canada to design, build, scale up and evaluate the impact of initiatives to better support Canadian youth in their learning goals, especially those underserved by the education system and disengaged from education and/or career pathways. This includes newcomers to Canada; refugees; youth […]

SUMMARY: The Vancouver Foundation offers flexible, multi-year grants of up to $100,000 per year for three years to land-based First Nations and Indigenous-led organizations serving land-based First Nations in British Columbia. Examples of eligible projects include: Capacity building Elder and knowledge keeper support Gender-specific support groups Advocacy Governance capacity through research Policy development Cultural mentorship […]

By Siddhi Aubeeluck, Grants Development Associate Introduction  Education is one of Canada’s biggest public investments; provincial governments spend over $120 billion every year on elementary, secondary, and post-secondary systems.[1] Beyond these core investments, hundreds of grants are shaping the future of learning. From fostering innovation and improving equity to supporting research, infrastructure, and digital transformation, these […]

In the flurried process of crafting a compelling proposal and constructing a comprehensive budget, it is important to keep track of program costs that may extend beyond your funder’s program period. These expenses, often referred to as ongoing costs, are paid long after the initial startup costs for new programs are incurred. If, for example, […]

Canada’s housing crisis is a matter of national urgency. As of 2024, nearly 45% of Canadians reported being very concerned about their ability to afford housing due to rising costs. In Ontario, the average home price in 2019 was approximately $604,883, and in 2024, that number rose to $868,067, reflecting a 43.4% rise over these […]

Budget justifications (sometimes referred to as budget narratives) are a key component of standard grant applications. Most grant applications will also include a cover page, executive summary, needs statement, project narrative, itemized budget, assorted appendices, and other supporting documents. These application components will vary slightly across funders. For example, for the budget portion of an […]

The global push toward sustainable economic growth and environmental protection has led countries to introduce robust financial policies and programs. Two significant initiatives are Canada’s Growth Fund (CGF) and the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Both aim to boost economic development and address climate change, but they do so in different ways and with […]

One of the most disappointing moments in the life of a grant researcher is reading about grant awards for an opportunity that you never heard about but would have been a perfect fit for an organization’s needs and the funding cycle is now closed. Even though it is impossible to stay on top of all […]