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Call for applications for the Minister’s Advisory Council on Impact Assessment

Call for applications for the Government of Canada‘s Minister’s Advisory Council on Impact Assessment. The Council provides the Minister of Environment and Climate Change with non-partisan advice and recommendations on issues related to the implementation of the impact assessment, regional and strategic assessment regimes set out under the Impact Assessment Act. The Council is seeking […]

Applications are now open for the Indigenous Youth Roots Small Project Stream

The Indigenous Youth Roots Small Project Stream will provide funding of up to $15,000 to Indigenous youth-led projects and groups, nonprofits that seek to create impactful community change and increase the wellness, resiliency and engagement of Indigenous youth. Projects must be led by 2+ Indigenous youth (ages 15-29) who are meaningfully involved in project guidance, planning, […]

Full subsidies available to send kids to camp through the Send a Kid to Camp Program

The STEM Camp Foundation, in partnership with STEM Camp, Camp STEAM and Camp Tournesol, announced that full subsidies are available to send kids to camp through the Send a Kid to Camp Program. The subsidies are available for youth in select communities across Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. The 2025 summer camp subsidies are made possible […]

Applications are now open for the Participatory Action Research Grants through the Vancouver Foundation

The Vancouver Foundation is now accepting applications for the Participatory Action Research Grants, which are health-related research grants that are available for projects that are a collaboration between a community service organization and an institution with access to an ethics board, such as a university, health authority, or other research-based organization. Participatory Action Research (PAR) […]

The McLean (Federal Indian Day Schools) Legacy Fund is now accepting applications for funding

The McLean Day Schools Settlement Corporation (MDSSC) invites First Nation, Inuit Communities and/or community-based Survivor Committees to apply for funding. As part of the $1.47 billion Federal Indian Day Schools Class Action Settlement, a $200 million Legacy Fund was created for Survivors, their children and grandchildren. The first call for Submissions provides funding in two […]

Understanding the HR crisis facing charities: New insights from CICP data

The Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP) published new insights into the recruitment and retention crisis in the  Canadian charitable sector. The HR crisis is threatening the sector’s ability to deliver essential services to communities across the country. The root cause of these issues remains the sector’s chronic underfunding, which has led to low wages, unstable […]

Is charitable status right for your nonprofit? Assessing the pros, cons, and first steps

Many nonprofits have considered whether or not to pursue charitable status. While securing charitable status for your nonprofit certainly has advantages, such as potentially boosting your organization’s credibility, increasing funding opportunities, and thus increasing your impact in the community, it is a significant step. The process can be complex and time-consuming, so it is important […]

Does your nonprofit have a Safety Management System in place?

In today’s rapidly changing world, nonprofit organizations find themselves navigating complex regulatory landscapes more than ever. Compliance, once seen as a mere checkbox, has now emerged as a cornerstone for organizational success.  For nonprofits, meeting compliance requirements is not just about ticking boxes; it’s about safeguarding the mission, vision, trust, and credibility of the organization. […]