Discover grants that improve quality of life and promote social connections. Funding supports local programs that address community needs. Additional grants fund activities that enhance well-being and create a positive, lasting impact.
Quality-of-life grants span an unusually broad range of funders, from community foundations to corporate giving programs, so filtering by recipient type and location above helps narrow results to what's actually available in your area. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for funders whose giving aligns with your community focus.
Grants of up to $75,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and registered charities for community development initiatives in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities within the following foc...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD students for research studies to improve the quality of life for individuals in low- and middle-income countries. Particular emphasis is placed on research based in Sub-Saharan Africa. Focus areas include climate change...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives that support and build sustainable communities. Funding areas of interest include healthcare, food security, mental health, child welfare, education, Indigenous support, and homelessness...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for innovative studies and therapies for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete r...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for translational research for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required re...
Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, registered charities, public education institutions, and government entities to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. The purpose of these grants is to promote programs that serve communities where the f...
Grants of up to $30,000 to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations for community benefit activities. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of health and wellness, education, children and youth, and the environment. he...
Grants to Ontario registered charitable organizations in eligible locations for projects that benefit the local community. Funding is intended for the following areas of interest: arts and culture, education, environment, health and human services, and recreation....
Grants to Ontario qualified donees for projects that enhance the community and address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Focus areas include education; arts and culture; diversity, equity, inclusio...
Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada nonprofit organization to create and promote change in their community. Funding is intended to help organizations address crucial community issues and improve the quality of life for residents. Eligible activities place a strong ...
Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada business to effect change in their community. Funding is intended for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and social enterprises to improve the quality of life in their communities by emphasizing diversity and equity for all members...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, government agencies, First Nations, and First Nation governments to provide sports and recreational activities to youth in eligible regions. Eligible activities include camping, youth leadership programs, ...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, government agencies, First Nations, and First Nation governments for activities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipal and First Nation governments, and First Nations to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is available to applicants that make their services available to all residents, improve the...
Grants and in-kind support to Canada registered charities for initiatives to benefit veterans and their families. Funding is intended for support customized to the recipient's specific needs. Focus areas include: transitional difficulties, financial hardship, ment...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario nonprofit charitable organizations for projects and programs that enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support activities that benefit youth and seniors within the areas of mental health, af...
Grants to Canada individual researchers affiliated with academic institutions for expenses related to multiple sclerosis research projects. Funding is intended to support projects that improve care and treatment, advance understanding of the disease and stop its p...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students and independent explorers for on-site marine research. Funding is intended for activities related to exploration, protection, and conservation that will improve the quality of life for pe...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and registered charities for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that aim to enhance the well-being of residents. Grants can be used for capital improvements, m...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario charities in eligible regions for projects that address identified community challenges and help to improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must have a consultation meeting with grant staff prior to submitting...
Grants to Canada PhD students at qualifying institutions for research related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is available for studies on a broad range of topics including causes, prevention, treatment, diagnosis, and improving the quality of life for individuals ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations for activities related to parks and forestry, the environment, and recreation and sports activities in eligible locations. Some applicants must submit a statement of interest before applying. Funding is in...
Grants of up to $7,500 to Ontario neighborhood groups in eligible areas for resident-led projects that strengthen local communities. Funding is intended for activities and events that help residents make connections, promote a sense of belonging, and create placem...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and groups for projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include recreation, heritage, leisure, culture, arts, health, education, the environment, energy, youth, tourism,...
Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to Ontario registered charities for programs to benefit the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: the arts, the environment, recreatio...
Grants to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees for projects that benefit eligible communities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Focus areas may include community needs, children, and youth. Priority will be given to collab...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, school districts, government agencies, and tribes to address barriers to cancer treatments of underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete the required r...
Grants to Ontario First Nations, their organizations, and members to strengthen economic development. The purpose of funding is to promote conservation and harvesting while maintaining traditional methods. The goal is to increase employment and improve the quality...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for projects addressing insurance, social security, and health promotion. Applicants may work independently or in conjunction with research centers, companies, hospitals, or universities. Fields of interest incl...
Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario individual artists and nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, youth, and commun...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, municipalities, and healthcare organizations to improve the quality of life for seniors. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible focus...
Grants of up to $30,000 to Ontario neighborhood-based community groups in eligible locations for new resident-led initiatives and projects. Priority will be given to new or emerging neighborhood groups. Funding may be used for capital projects, events, and various...
Grants to Canada registered charities, health professionals, and early-career researchers for projects, programs, and research studies that improve the quality of life for individuals in palliative care. Grants for projects focused on children and adolescents are...
Grants of up to $7,500 to Ontario registered charities in eligible regions for projects that benefit local residents. Focus areas for the current year are services that support the quality of life for seniors and address mental health in all age groups. Eligible a...
Grants and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit community groups and organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that benefit the community, promote inclusiveness, and assist organizations in obtaining fe...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, groups, and individuals for arts and cultural events and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for special events, operating support, one-time projects, and seed funding. Eligible acti...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and registered charities to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life by supporting programs in a range of focus areas, including educational, cultural, environmental, heal...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous communities, collaboratives, and religious entities to support existing programs that improve the quality of life and promote vibrant communities. Priority areas include active lifestyles, susta...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and public entities for innovative transplantation research. Applicants are required to submit an LOI and complete required registrations prior to submit...
Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, research institutions, and researchers to improve the quality of life for children and youth with neurodisabilities. Funding is available for the development and commercialization of new systems, produ...
Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, emergency services, government agencies, and Indigenous groups for programs to benefit residents in communities where the funding source operates. Eligible programs are those that fall into one of the following foc...
Grants to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations for programs to improve the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended for activities within a broad range of focus areas, including the environment, education, and recreation. Priority w...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development...
Grants of up to $2,000 to Ontario municipalities, registered charities, and amateur athletic associations in eligible locations to improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended for a broad range of programs, projects, and activities to directly be...
Grants of $2,000 to Canada Master's and PhD students, and those who will attend graduate school in the upcoming year, for research to support seniors. Eligible applicants are from Indigenous or racialized communities. Funding is intended for the development of tec...
Grants of up to $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International clinical and post-doctoral investigators for research on pediatric cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. The purpose of the grant program is to accelerate the developme...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations for capacity building programs. First-time applicants must submit an eligibility survey prior to applying. Eligible programs include those addressing arts and culture...
Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International oncology researcher for research on supportive care for cancer patients. Funding is intended to support mentored studies conducted by early-career physicians that explore how to improve the quality of life of can...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life in local communities. Applicants must include an endorsement letter with their application. Funding is intended for new projects and programs that will imp...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International charities for programs that align with the funding source's focus areas. Projects and programs may focus on one of the following areas: disaster response, health and longevity, financial protection, opportunity pipeline, an...