Who funds work in Canada, ranked by grants made there.

1. 1
   Canadian Heritage Government, Canada

   7,135 grants to 6,258 organisations there typical CAD 12k CAD 570.0m in total latest Jul 2026

   Recipients include Conseil des innus de pessamit, Centre canadien pour l'unité de famille (ccf), Aboriginal experiences, arts and culture.
2. 2
   Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Research council, Canada

   5,582 grants to 4,745 organisations there typical CAD 150k CAD 988.1m in total latest Oct 2026

   Recipients include Reaume, Stephen, Landry, Marie-Claire, Gagnon, Antonin.
3. 3
   Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Research council, Canada

   4,659 grants to 4,040 organisations there typical CAD 75k CAD 632.8m in total latest Jul 2026

   Recipients include University of Toronto, The university of British columbia, McGill University.
4. 4
   National Research Council Canada Research council, Canada

   3,536 grants to 2,793 organisations there typical CAD 70k CAD 595.6m in total latest Jan 2027

   Recipients include University of Ottawa, University Of Waterloo, Concordia University.
5. 5
   Private Giving Foundation Private foundation, Canada

   3,386 grants to 1,755 organisations there typical CAD 24k CAD 325.2m in total latest Dec 2024

   Recipients include The Canadian Red Cross society, United way of greater toronto, Uhn foundation.
6. 6
   Employment and Social Development Canada Government, Canada

   3,224 grants to 3,123 organisations there typical CAD 24k CAD 467.8m in total latest Jul 2026

   Recipients include Les Cercles de Fermières du Québec, Black Business Initiative Society, Services Sociaux Hellenic du Québec.
7. 7
   Indigenous Services Canada Government, Canada

   2,637 grants to 489 organisations there typical CAD 100k CAD 1.8bn in total latest Apr 2026

   Recipients include Kee tas kee now tribal council, Kinistin saulteaux nation, Wabaseemoong independent nation.
8. 8
   RBC Foundation/Rbc Fondation Private foundation, Canada

   2,231 grants to 1,327 organisations there typical CAD 30k CAD 162.6m in total latest Oct 2024

   Recipients include The vancouver art gallery association, Children's hospital of eastern ontario foundation, The University of Western Ontario.
9. 9
   Canadian Institutes of Health Research Research council, Canada

   2,094 grants to 2,003 organisations there typical CAD 120k CAD 682.0m in total latest Jun 2026

   29 open calls

   Recipients include Palis, Heather, Chen, Tara T, Kokorelias, Kristina M.
10. 10
    Transport Canada Government, Canada

    1,997 grants to 1,594 organisations there typical CAD 19k CAD 328.8m in total latest Jun 2026

    Recipients include The First Nations of the Maa-nulth Treaty Society | The First Nations of the Maa-nulth Treaty Society, Tsawout First Nation | Tsawout First Nation, Beecher Bay First Nation | Beecher Bay First Nation.
11. 11
    Vancouver Foundation Private foundation, Canada

    1,686 grants to 1,686 organisations there typical CAD 50k CAD 211.5m in total latest Dec 2024

    Recipients include Shiloh-fifth avenue united church, Calgary inter - faith food bank society, Foundations for Social Change.
12. 12
    The Canadian Red Cross Society / La Societe Canadienne de la Croix-Rouge Other, Canada

    1,379 grants to 1,366 organisations there typical CAD 50k CAD 79.8m in total latest Mar 2024

    Recipients include The side door ministries, Start2Finish Canada, Unique Get Together Society.
13. 13
    Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation for the Diocese of Toronto in Canada Other, Canada

    1,149 grants to 163 organisations there typical CAD 34k CAD 84.4m in total latest Dec 2024

    Recipients include Sharelife trust, Roman catholic episcopal corporation for the diocese of toro, The Shepherds' Trust.
14. 14
    Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Canada Other, Canada

    1,022 grants to 1,006 organisations there typical CAD 24k CAD 25.4m in total latest Aug 2024

    Recipients include Mountain View Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, Lansdowne Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, Tagalog North Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.
15. 15
    Community Foundations of Canada Private foundation, Canada

    928 grants to 831 organisations there typical CAD 39k CAD 130.2m in total latest Dec 2024

    Recipients include Tandem mauricie, North peace community foundation, Prince George and District Elizabeth Fry Society.
16. 16
    TELUS Friendly Future Foundation - Fondation TELUS Pour un Futur Meilleur Private foundation, Canada

    856 grants to 741 organisations there typical CAD 18k CAD 20.4m in total latest Nov 2024

    Recipients include La tablée des chefs, Universities Canada, The Joy Smith Foundation Inc..
17. 17
    Canada Foundation for Innovation Private foundation, Canada

    831 grants to 90 organisations there typical CAD 151k CAD 266.8m in total latest Jun 2025

    Recipients include University of Toronto, The university of British columbia, McGill University.
18. 18
    WCPD Foundation Private foundation, Canada

    815 grants to 693 organisations there typical CAD 28k CAD 97.1m in total latest Dec 2024

    Recipients include MacKenzie Health Foundation, Uhn foundation, Meril rivard family foundation INC.
19. 19
    Toronto Foundation Private foundation, Canada

    788 grants to 585 organisations there typical CAD 30k CAD 52.2m in total latest Dec 2024

    Recipients include Volunteer Centre of Toronto, Sinai Health Foundation, Covenant House Toronto.
20. 20
    Victoria Foundation Private foundation, Canada

    776 grants to 531 organisations there typical CAD 31k CAD 58.8m in total latest Dec 2024

    Recipients include Campbell River Community Foundation, The story theatre productions society, Athletics for kids financial assistance (b.c.) society.
21. 21
    The Edmonton Community Foundation Priv Act Community foundation, Canada

    763 grants to 485 organisations there typical CAD 37k CAD 62.9m in total latest Dec 2024

    Recipients include Alberta hospice palliative care association, Sage Seniors Association, Capital care foundation.
22. 22
    Canada Gives Private foundation, Canada

    745 grants to 559 organisations there typical CAD 22k CAD 52.7m in total latest Dec 2024

    Recipients include Granton community bible church INC., United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto, Queen elizabeth hospital foundation INC..
23. 23
    Ministry of Colleges and Universities Government, Canada

    711 grants to 43 organisations there typical CAD 140k CAD 341.4m in total latest Jan 2026

    Recipients include University of Toronto, University Of Waterloo, Queen's University.
24. 24
    Nicola Wealth Private Giving Foundation Private foundation, Canada

    708 grants to 487 organisations there typical CAD 25k CAD 64.9m in total latest Dec 2024

    Recipients include Apostolic church of pentecost of Canada incorporated, The way church, Thrive for good.
25. 25
    Natural Resources Canada Government, Canada

    667 grants to 572 organisations there typical CAD 305k CAD 1.5bn in total latest Jun 2026

    Recipients include British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority, Net Zero Atlantic, Baseload power corp..

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