Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic, many charities and nonprofits have moved from surviving to thriving. They are securing more donors and creating new methods for obtaining grants, individual and corporate contributions.
The Government of Canada has rallied behind nonprofits with its historic Community Services Recovery Fund. This $400 million investment through the National Funders (The Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada, and United Way Centraide Canada) will be used to support Canadian nonprofits to strengthen and transform their operations in post-pandemic recovery.
We believe that this is an incredible opportunity for charities and nonprofits in Canada to receive grants to build up their people, process, and systems with no strings attached.
The minimum ask is $10,000. Applications are due on February 21, 2023.
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The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment to support Community Services Organizations (CSOs) located in Canada as they adapt operations for COVID-19 pandemic recovery.
Applications will be accepted from Community Service Organizations, which are either*:
*Eligible organizations across all Canadian provinces and territories can benefit from CSRF funding. Quebec organizations can apply as discussions are underway to determine how CSRF can be implemented in Quebec. More details will be provided in coming weeks.
Your organization must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible:
Local or regional CSOs serving a portion of a territory or province will apply under the Local Stream. There are two tiers of funding available, and eligible organizations can be awarded between a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $200,000.
CSOs serving an entire territory or province, or multiple territories/provinces must apply under the National Stream. There are two tiers of funding available, and eligible organizations can be awarded between a minimum of $20,000 to a maximum of $500,000.
To learn more about the application process and evaluation criteria, download the Applicant Guide.
There are three categories of eligible projects:
Applications are open for the Community Services Recovery Fund (CSRF) and must be submitted by February 21, 2023, at 5:00pm PT.
After your application is submitted, there will be a period of review. If you are awarded funds through CSRF, your project can begin on or after May 1, 2023 and must be completed by June 30, 2024.
One application may be submitted for each organization requesting funding under CSRF.
If a head office of a national organization is applying, the local or regional branches of the national/provincial or territorial organization may also apply as long as the projects are different and each organization is registered and applying as a separate entity.
Take the Where to Apply Questionnaire if you’d like additional support to determine where to apply.
Use the flow chart below to determine where your organization should apply:
Local Stream Investing In:
Local Unincorporated Nonprofits Investing In:
National/Provincial/Territorial Stream Investing In:
To learn more about the application process and evaluation criteria, download the Applicant Guide.
Receive a free resource package to help with the application process. Here’s what’s included:
Download your free resources by signing up here!
We’ve gathered top applicant resources to help you prepare your application and set you up for success.
Download the free resources below to easily prepare and organize your application materials.
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