Grant Types, Deadlines & Eligibility
If you’re a registered Canadian charity or qualified donee whose work aligns with our Grant Program funding priorities, you can apply for a grant.
Grant Types
It’s up to you to determine what type of grant to apply for. The Peter Gilgan Foundation accepts applications for three types of grants:
Deadlines
If your application falls within our Children, Youth & Families or Climate Change priorities, there are no deadlines. We accept expressions of interest on a rolling basis.
If your application falls within our International Development priorities, there are deadlines:
- Maternal and Child Health, including WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) – Expression of Interest Deadline: Wednesday October 26, 2022
- Education and Economic Empowerment Opportunities for Women and Girls, including smallholder farmers – Expression of Interest Deadline: Wednesday November 16, 2022
Eligibility Guidelines
To be eligible to apply for funding, your organization must:
- Be a registered Canadian charity or Canadian Revenue Agency qualified donee
- Employ at least one paid staff member
- Have completed a tax return or financial audit for the previous fiscal year
- Have not submitted an unsuccessful Expression of Interest or Full Application to the Peter Gilgan Foundation in the past 12 months
We do not accept applications for:
- Capital campaigns
- Emergency relief
- Endowments
- Fundraising drives
- Fundraising events or galas
- Government services
- Grantmaking intermediaries
- Individuals
- Scholarships
Ready to Apply?
If you meet the eligibility criteria, learn about our application process.