Grant Opportunities - December 2025

Cooperators - Cooperators Community Funds

Deadline: January 15

Eligible Amount: Not defined

This program supports initiatives that lead to job creation and/or enhance employability for underserved youth (aged 16 to 34) and individuals with mental health challenges. 

TD - Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant

Deadline: January 15

Eligible Amount: $2,000 - $8,000

This program funds environmental projects including:

• community gardens 
• environmental education 
• outdoor classrooms and nature play
• tree planting and urban regreening

Government of Canada - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Deadline: January 23

Eligible Amount: Up to $10,000

This program supports initiatives that increase awareness and commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Animal Aid Foundation

Deadline: January 15

Eligible Amount: Not defined

This program addresses animal overpopulation and homeless pets. Funding is provided to trap, neuter, and release programs and spay/neuter programs.

Northern Development Initiative Trust - Cultural Infrastructure

Deadline: January 31

Eligible Amount: Up to $300,000

This program supports creating or improving arts, heritage, culture, and creative innovation spaces, and projects that improve access to and the quality of professional arts and cultural facilities for residents and tourists.

Northern Development Initiative Trust - Economic Infrastructure

Deadline: January 31

Eligible Amount: Up to $300,000

This program supports projects that contribute to economic growth and stronger communities. Projects include renovations or new construction of public multi-use facilities or capital investments that drive revenue and job creation in a community.

Northern Development Initiative Trust - Community Places

Deadline: January 31

Eligible Amount: Up to $30,000

This program supports creating, restoring, and enhancing community spaces to improve the overall quality of life for communities.

Northern Development Initiative Trust - Recreation Infrastructure

Deadline: January 31

Eligible Amount: Up to $300,000

This program focuses on constructing, rehabilitating, or enhancing recreational infrastructure that leads to new jobs and revenues, and encourages resident attraction and retention. Eligible projects include gymnasiums, pools, sports fields, trail networks, and campgrounds.

Government of Canada: Local Festivals - Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage

Deadline: January 31 (for festivals starting between September 1 and December 31 of the same calendar year)

Eligible Amount: Up to $200,000

This program supports recurring festivals that present the work of local artists, local artisans, local heritage performers or specialists, and local First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultural carriers. This includes the celebration of LGBTQ2+ communities and Indigenous cultural celebrations.

South Peace Mackenzie Trust - Economic Diversification and Stabilization Fund 

Deadline: Ongoing

Eligible Amount: Up to $250,000

This program encourages and supports economic development, diversification, and stabilization in the South Peace by creating new income-earning positions.