Canada Post Community Foundation

Canada Post Community Foundation Grants

Deadline: Rolling deadline Amount: Up to CAD 50,000 Where: Canada (national)

About this grant

Annual granting program making a positive impact on the lives of Canadian children and youth aged 21 and under. Offers project grants, capped grants for schools and recreation facilities, and larger Signature Grants for national organizations, plus an Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant awarded annually.

Details verified from the funder's page on July 29, 2026. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Canada Post Community Foundation page before submitting.

Who can apply

Canadian registered charities, non-profits, schools and school/parent organizations, daycares, and Indigenous organizations serving children and youth 21 and under. Grants to elementary and high schools, parent/school associations, daycares, sports teams and recreational facilities (pools, ice rinks, skate parks) are capped at $5,000. Financial documentation scales with request size: up to $5,000 requires a financial statement/plan for the current year; $5,001–$15,000 at minimum a Notice to Reader or Compilation Engagement; $15,001–$25,000 at minimum a Review Engagement Report; Signature Grants require a current audited financial statement. Recent Signature Grant recipients are barred from applying in the following granting cycles.

How to apply

Read the guidelines on the Canada Post Community Foundation website and confirm your organization qualifies.
Gather your basics: mission, the problem you address, your program plan, and a budget for what you'd do with the funding.
Write the proposal — or have GrantOrb draft it for you from your organization's profile, tailored to Canada Post Community Foundation Grants, in minutes instead of weeks.

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