The McConnell Foundation

McConnell Foundation Funding

Deadline: Rolling deadline Amount: Varies (approximately $2 million distributed annually) Where: Canada (national)

About this grant

Funds activities focused on at least one of three areas — Climate, Reconciliation, and Communities. Distributes roughly $2 million annually. Notably, there are no application deadlines; proposals are accepted on a continuous basis.

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

Who can apply

Canadian organizations working in at least one of the Foundation's three focus areas: Climate, Reconciliation, or Communities.

How to apply

Read the guidelines on the The McConnell 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 McConnell Foundation Funding, in minutes instead of weeks.

Climate Reconciliation Communities Systemic change Rolling

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