Communities Focus Area Funding

McConnell Foundation Canada

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Funding amount

from $200,000

Deadline

Rolling, apply anytime

Region

Canada

Funder type

Foundation

For

Nonprofits & charities

Eligible organizations

Registered charity, Canadian qualified donee, Non-profit organization, Non-qualified donee (NQD), Municipality

About this program

The McConnell Foundation funds initiatives aligned with its Communities focus area, supporting projects led by community organizations in Canada. Funding typically spans 2-3 years, with modest partnerships around $200K-300K, medium partnerships around $500K-600K, and larger partnerships at $800K+.

What this program funds

The McConnell Foundation offers Communities Focus Area Funding to support community-led initiatives across Canada. The program is open to registered charities, Canadian qualified donees, non-profit organizations, non-qualified donees, and municipalities.

Funding is provided in partnership tiers based on project scope. Modest partnerships provide $200,000 to $300,000, medium partnerships provide $500,000 to $600,000, and larger partnerships provide $800,000 or more. Grants typically span two to three years.

The program accepts applications on a rolling basis, with no fixed deadline. The minimum funding amount is $200,000.

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Official program page Last verified August 10, 2026 by the Happy Grants engine

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