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Grants & Resources

Funding & tools for community nonprofits

Curated grants, funding databases, and nonprofit tools for organizations serving underrepresented communities across Alberta and Canada. Sorted by free and paid resources with searchable tags.

Free Grants & Resources

Free

Government programs, community foundations, and free tools available to Alberta and Canadian nonprofits.

15 resources shown

Government of Alberta – Community Grants

Alberta

Provincial grants for community organizations, including operating, project, and capital funding streams across Alberta.

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Edmonton Community Foundation

Alberta

Grants and endowment funds supporting Edmonton-area nonprofits in community development, arts, education, and social services.

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Calgary Foundation

Alberta

Community grants, donor-advised funds, and capacity-building support for Calgary-area nonprofits.

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United Way – Alberta Chapters

Alberta

Funding for programs addressing poverty, education, and community well-being across Alberta communities.

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Wild Rose Foundation (CFEP)

Alberta

Alberta government program supporting community facility upgrades and capital projects for nonprofits.

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Government of Canada – Grants and Contributions

Canada

Federal funding programs for nonprofits including employment, social development, and community initiatives.

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Canada Revenue Agency – Charities Listings

Canada

Official resource for charity registration, compliance, and tax receipting guidance for Canadian nonprofits.

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Imagine Canada – Grant Connect (Free Listings)

Canada

National nonprofit sector resources, standards program, and sector research. Some grant listings available free.

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Canadian Women's Foundation

Canada

Grants and resources for organizations advancing gender equality, women's economic development, and ending gender-based violence.

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Community Foundations of Canada

Canada

Network of 200+ community foundations across Canada offering local grant opportunities and community leadership resources.

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Trillium Foundation (Ontario model reference)

Canada

While Ontario-based, their grant frameworks and resources are useful references for Alberta nonprofits building grant applications.

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Charity Village – Free Job Board & Resources

Canada

Free nonprofit job board, sector news, webinars, and resources for Canadian charitable organizations.

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Volunteer Alberta

Alberta

Resources for volunteer management, board development, and nonprofit capacity building across Alberta.

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Alberta Nonprofit Network (ABNN)

Alberta

Advocacy, resources, and sector support for Alberta's nonprofit and voluntary sector organizations.

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FundingPortal.com

Canada

Free searchable database of Canadian government grants, loans, and tax credits for nonprofits and small businesses.

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Alberta-specific resources

Alberta has unique funding streams and support organizations that serve the provincial nonprofit sector. These resources are specifically relevant to organizations operating in Edmonton, Calgary, and across the province.

  • Government of Alberta community grants and CFEP
  • Edmonton Community Foundation and Calgary Foundation
  • Alberta Nonprofit Network (ABNN) advocacy and resources
  • Volunteer Alberta board development and capacity building
  • United Way Alberta chapters and local funding

Know a resource we should list?

We are continuously expanding this list. If you know of a grant program, tool, or resource that would benefit Alberta nonprofits serving underrepresented communities, let us know.

About this page

This page is curated by The NON team to help nonprofits serving underrepresented communities find relevant funding and tools. We do not receive referral fees or commissions from any listed resource. Inclusion does not constitute endorsement. Always verify eligibility and terms directly with each provider.