Social Innovation Programs

McConnell Foundation National

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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.

What this program funds

The McConnell Foundation supports social innovation through its Social Innovation Programs, funding registered charities, nonprofits, and social enterprises across Canada. The foundation prioritizes Indigenous-led social innovation, sustainable communities, and systems change, with increasing emphasis on equity and reconciliation.

Eligible sectors include community services, Indigenous communities, environment and sustainability, and health and wellness. Funding ranges from $50,000 to $1,000,000.

The foundation primarily funds by invitation. Open calls for applications are limited. No deadline is published for general applications.

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Official program page Last verified April 13, 2026 by the Happy Grants engine

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