If you run a non-profit or social enterprise, here's every grant you qualify for
Fund community impact and research hubs by stacking structural grants and foundation programs. Compare verified federal and provincial programs, verify matching criteria, and model your funding stacking.
Funding Range
$10,000 – $500,000
Matched Programs
3 programs
Top Program
SBA Growth Accelerator Fund
Avg. Timeline
3–12 months
Funding Eligibility Estimator
Calculate potential matching grants and tax credits for your business profile.
Social Impact Funding Stack
Combine public community program funding with academic research support.
Apply for SBA Growth Accelerator prizes (USA) or Community Development Funds (Canada) to secure program operational base costs.
Partner with a university humanities/data-science department to co-hire research interns funded under Mitacs or STTR.
Form structural partnerships with municipal local councils to secure matching funding for facility leases.
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Recommended Programs (3)
Latest Update: June 2026Pairs Canadian businesses with academic researchers (grad students and postdocs) to execute specialized R&D projects, offsetting the cost of hiring advanced researchers.
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Agency: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
A 5-year, $3.5 billion investment by federal, provincial, and territorial governments to support sustainable growth, precision technology adoption, and climate resilience in farming.
SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
Agency: Small Business Administration (SBA)
An annual competition awarding cash prizes to support accelerators, incubators, and non-profits that aid STEM/R&D startups in underserved areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
QCan non-profits apply for government business grants?
Yes — many federal and provincial programs specifically include non-profits and social enterprises. Programs like the SBA Growth Accelerator Fund and Mitacs Community Fund are designed for mission-driven organizations.
QCan a non-profit use Mitacs funding?
Yes — Mitacs Accelerate is open to any incorporated organization, including non-profits. The intern must be a registered graduate student at a Canadian university conducting research related to your organization's work.
QAre there grants for Indigenous-owned social enterprises?
Yes — Indigenous-owned businesses and non-profits have access to specific streams including the Indigenous Business Canada program, NACCA financing, and provincial Indigenous economic development funds.
QWhat is the SBA Growth Accelerator Fund for non-profits?
The SBA Growth Accelerator Fund (USA) provides $50,000–$750,000 to organizations (including non-profits) that operate accelerators or incubators supporting SBIR/STTR-eligible small businesses.
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Funding Comparison Guides
Mitacs vs. IRAP: University Research Partnerships vs. Direct NRC Innovation Funding
Compare Mitacs Accelerate (university co-funded research internships) against NRC IRAP (direct innovation advisory and wage grants). Learn which program fits your team structure and R&D stage.
IRAP vs. Mitacs: Direct Team Wage Support vs. Co-funded Graduate Internships
Compare direct employee payroll reimbursement under NRC IRAP against matching research stipends for university interns under Mitacs.
Mitacs vs. NSERC: Cost-shared Industry Internships vs. Academic Alliance Grants
Compare Mitacs Accelerate co-funded interns against NSERC Alliance academic collaboration grants.
Related Programs
Direct application guides for the core funding programs available to non-profits & social enterprises:
Funding Eligibility Estimator
Calculate potential matching grants and tax credits for your business profile.
Non-Dilutive Funding Advisory
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