Fall is one of the busiest times of year for grants. September through November can bring a lot of deadlines, and once they start coming, they tend to come quickly. Doing some prep work now can save you a lot of scrambling later. Here are four things I recommend getting organized before fall grant season gets into full swing. 1. Do your research ahead of time Don't wait until September to start looking for grants. Spend some time researching what opportunities are coming up o

Looking for grant funding this summer? July is shaping up to be a busy month for Canadian nonprofits, charities, Indigenous organizations, and community groups seeking support for everything from caregiver programs and seniors initiatives to environmental projects and youth engagement. Each month inside The Grant Circle, we research and curate dozens of funding opportunities from across Canada to help organizations spend less time searching and more time applying. Here are fi

Getting a grant rejection sucks. Even when you know grant funding is competitive, it still stings to spend hours (or weeks) on an application only to receive a polite “unfortunately…” in response. And for many nonprofits, that rejection can feel deeply personal. It’s easy to start questioning your programs, your organization, or your ability to secure funding at all. But here’s the truth: grant rejections are a completely normal part of fundraising. If you’re applying for gra

When you only have so much time to dedicate to grant writing, figuring out how to find the right grant opportunities for your nonprofit is half the battle. That’s why learning how to quickly assess whether a grant is a good fit is such an important skill.

Donor-Advised Funds (or DAFs) are one of those lesser-known and often untapped areas. Many nonprofits are already receiving DAF gifts or hearing them mentioned by donors, but do not always fully understand how they work or how to prepare for them.

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As a grant writer, I’ve seen firsthand how transformative grants can be for nonprofits. They can bring in the kind of funding that...

It’s a busy month for grant opportunities! Inside The Grant Circle , I’ve rounded up over 30 grant deadlines coming up in August 2025...

Looking for summer grant opportunities? Here’s a glimpse at some of the deadlines coming up this July for Canadian nonprofits. From youth...

There are hundreds of Canadian grants that accept applications year-round, no deadline tracking required. But finding them all? That...

One of the biggest sticking points I see for nonprofits is this: how much grant funding should we actually ask for? Should we go for the...

I’ve rounded up a fresh batch of June grant opportunities for nonprofits across Canada, and there’s something here for everyone, whether...

Here are five practical, field-tested tips to help you avoid common grant budget mistakes and give funders the confidence to say yes.

May 2025 brings over 20 grant opportunities available to Canadian charities. From capital projects and community programs to...

Words are like spells . When we use the right ones, they can create clarity, connection and sometimes even funding magic. But the wrong...

April 2025 is packed with 20+ grant opportunities for Canadian charities! Whether you need funding for capital projects, community...

March 2025 is packed with 20+ grant opportunities for Canadian charities! Whether you need funding for capital projects, community...

I recently had a consultation call with a nonprofit that had been tirelessly applying for grants, only to face rejection. They were...

For many organizations, January often feels like a fresh start—a chance to refocus and set the stage for a great year ahead. If securing...