The Government of Canada launched a Call for Proposals under the Canada Service Corps program. The program promotes civic engagement among young people aged 15 to 30. The program also explores ways to reach youth 12-15, with a particular focus on youth from Indigenous and under-served communities.  Funding is available for organizations across the country […]

According to the BMO Real Financial Progress Index, 78% of Canadians plan to cut back on holiday spending, but one-third of Canadians still plan to donate to charitable causes. The study found that:  78 percent of Canadians plan on purchasing fewer gifts this holiday season. 26 percent of Canadians plan on reducing the number of […]

The Alternative Minimum Tax rule changes will come into effect on January 1, 2024, and organizations need to be prepared. Under the new federal tax rule, only half of donation tax credits can be applied against the Alternative Minimum Tax – up until the end of 2023 100% can still be applied. According to Funding […]

Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 United Nations Association in Canada – Calgary Branch Grants. Organizations are invited to apply for grants based on their contributions to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Organizations that can demonstrate how their initiatives advance the Diversity, Equality and Inclusivity Sustainable Development Goals, will be given preference. […]

The Government of Canada announced its plans to support organizations in countering disinformation by providing Canadians with resources and tools to stay safe online. The Government announced a call for proposals through the Digital Citizen Contribution Program. This open call for proposals will fund projects that increase digital media and civic literacy, help Canadians identify content […]

ChangeX, supported by a Community Empowerment Fund award from Microsoft, has launched a fund to support registered nonprofits to start or expand impactful community projects in the City of Toronto and York Region. This is the first year of the Toronto Community Challenge. Eligible nonprofit organizations can choose from a curated portfolio of 11 proven […]

Engage and Change is inviting agencies serving the homeless community in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, and Southwestern Ontario to apply for Project Winter Survival. Eligible organizations will receive sleeping bags and Winter Survival Kits to distribute to the homeless community to help them survive winter. These kits contain desperately needed items (sleeping bag, backpack, […]

The Government of Canada‘s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program (YESS Program) aims to provide funding to organizations to deliver a range of activities to support young Canadians (aged 15 to 30) to develop the skills and gain the experience they need to find and keep quality jobs. Programming focuses on youth facing multiple barriers […]

A new survey by ADP Canada, conducted with Maru Public Opinion, reveals over half (53%) of workers in Canada report having a negative feeling about work and nearly one-third (30%) feel tired and overworked, shedding light on the crucial need for a renewed focus on work-life balance, compensation, and family considerations in the evolving workplace. With a […]

Following the launch of Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia’s (IONS) new campaign, “Beyond Decent Work,” IONS is calling on impact organizations (nonprofits) to respond to sector labour issues of overwork, pay inequity, and burnout to improve the quality of life for sector staff. In a newly released report on “Improving total compensation in the Community […]