How to Apply for Canadian Grants
The Canadian government provides numerous grants annually to individuals, businesses and organizations to increase employment, improve the economy and encourage innovation. Canadian businesses and individuals must meet eligibility requirements to apply for a specific grant. If you are an artist, run a small business, or are a student, organization, inventor or any other entity, applying for Canadian grants could give you capital you need to launch or improve your business or complete an individual project.
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Instructions
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Find available Canadian grants. Numerous grant directories are available online to search or you may have to pay a small fee for access (see Resources).
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Meet eligibility requirements. Generally, Canadian grants target individuals who are self-employed or own small family businesses. Canadian grants are also available to artists, students and innovators. Read the eligibility requirements on the grant directory or grant website and make sure to thoroughly read the criteria to apply for these grants.
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Follow the guidelines. Guidelines for each Canadian grant vary, so read the guidelines carefully and follow instructions thoroughly. Canadian grants require all applicants to be Canadian citizens and 18 years of age. Applicants are also required to submit supporting documents with the grant application (e.g., proof of citizenship).
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Complete the grant application. Some Canadian grants have multiple forms and applications, so make sure you have gathered all pertinent information and complete all required documentation.
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Write a grant proposal. Canadian grants require applicants to write a grant proposal outlining the reasons why they need government funding. Applicants must also provide a budget explaining how they will use their grant funds.
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Submit the grant proposal, grant application or applications. Grant applications are typically submitted by mail to the grant organization's main office and the physical address is listed on the organization's website or on the grant application form. Some grant organizations require grant proposals and applications sent to them via email.
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Tips & Warnings
Grant applications typically take 6 to 8 weeks to process.
If you have any questions about a specific grant or grant application process, contact information is usually provided on the grant’s official website or grant directory.
A well-written grant proposal will determine if you receive grant funding. If you cannot write a compelling proposal, hire or ask someone to prepare the proposal. Grant organizations pay close attention to your written proposal and it is the most important part of the application process.
Grants are highly competitive and grant applications that do not meet the guidelines are automatically rejected.
