Social Innovation Programs
McConnell Foundation National
Funding amount
$50,000 to $1,000,000
Next cycle
Primarily by invitation — limited open calls
Region
National
Funder type
Private Foundation
For
Nonprofits & charities
Eligible organizations
registered charity, Nonprofits, social enterprise
Sectors
Community Services, Indigenous Communities, Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness
About this program
One of Canada's leading social innovation funders. Supports Indigenous-led social innovation, sustainable communities, and systems change in Canada. Increasingly focused on equity and reconciliation.
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