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How to find grants for charities and NPOs in Canada

This course covers outsourcing versus DIY approaches, cost-benefit analysis, and time considerations.

Created byStuart Miller
4.3
(31 reviews)
BeginnerUpdated Jan 14, 2024
How to find grants for charities and NPOs in Canada

What You'll Learn

check_circleTo define key terms related to grants and funding opportunities in the Canadian context. To explain the importance of grants for charities and not-for-profit organizations. To identify different types of grants available in Canada, including government grants, private foundation grants, corporate grants, and community grants. To compare and contrast the eligibility criteria and application processes for various grant types. To develop effective research strategies to find relevant grant opportunities tailored to specific organizational needs. To utilize online databases, government portals, and networking techniques to identify potential funding sources.

About This Course

This course covers outsourcing versus DIY approaches, cost-benefit analysis, and time considerations. It prompts readers to identify the grants suitable for their organizations, spanning salaries, rent, projects, and more. It outlines various grant sources, including government, private foundations, corporations, and communities. Practical tips on searching, such as Google, AI, newsletters, and local associations, are provided. Specific government agencies and provincial examples, along with corporate and foundation insights, are highlighted. It also touches on in-kind donations, services, and online platforms like CanadaHelps.

Your Instructor

Stuart Miller
Stuart Miller
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CPA with 25 years experience including 6 in the not for profit sector

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