As a professional grant writer, one of the most common questions I hear from my non-profit clients is - Where can I find grants?
Finding aligned grant opportunities can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. Between google searches and research software, the options are either time-consuming or expensive.
I believe that finding grants to fuel your mission should be quick and easy! Which is why I’m sharing my top five grant research resources with you. The best news is, they’re absolutely free!
1. Written With Purpose's FREE Grant Calendar and newsletter.
I put together a FREE calendar of grant opportunities to help you stay organized, get ahead of grant deadlines, and find aligned grant opportunities to fuel your mission this year.
2. Charity Village
Charity Village offers a thorough list of Canadian corporate funders and private foundations that are crucial for grant seekers. These lists are a treasure trove of information, including details on various funding programs:
Corporate Funders: Explore the list.
Private Foundations: Check out the list.
3. ALIGN Association of Community Services Grant Calendar (Alberta)
For charities based in Alberta, ALIGN Association of Community Services offers a list of grants that will keep you informed of the various grants, bursaries, and awards available in the region. This is an excellent resource to ensure you're up-to-date with funding opportunities specific to Alberta.
Access the calendar here.
4. Healthy Aging CORE BC’s Funding Opportunities (BC)
If you’re based in BC, CORE BC provides a dedicated page for funding opportunities specific to organizations in the province. This resource is particularly useful for organizations focused on healthy aging and community services.
Explore the funding opportunities here.
Public Library Access to Grant Connect
Did you know that some select Canadian public libraries offer Grant Connect for free? Grant Connect is a paid grant search database that otherwise costs approximately $50 per month. Learn more about Grant Connect through your local library:
We hope these free resources will help make your grant research faster and easier and improve your chances of securing the funding you need and deserve. Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter to receive your exclusive grant calendar.
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