Canada Post Community Foundation grants: 2027 dates, amounts and rules

At a glance

• 2027 application window: opens February 8, 2027, and closes February 26, 2027, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
• Decisions: reviewed March to June 2027 and communicated July to August 2027. Recipients are announced publicly in September 2027.
• Who it's for: projects that help children and youth up to age 21.
• Where: across Canada.

Grant types

• Small project grants: up to $5,000.
• Project grants: for projects valued at up to $25,000.
• Signature Grants: up to three grants of $50,000 each, every year.
• Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant: $50,000, one per year.

What it funds

Project grants must increase an organization's capacity and create or expand services, rather than maintain existing ones. Examples include new equipment and new programs. Educational field trips can be considered.

What it won't fund

• Conventions, conferences or events
• Fundraising events such as galas, golf tournaments, runs or races
• Mailing, shipping or delivery fees
• Salaries and administrative costs for school employees
• Ongoing administrative costs not linked to front-line programs (except for Signature Grants)
• Financial assistance for individuals
• Standard classroom supplies, professional development, or graduation and class trips abroad

Common mistakes to avoid

• Asking it to keep an existing program running. Project grants are for new or expanded services.
• Building the request around an event. Events and conferences are excluded.
• Following the wrong dates. Part of the application page still shows older dates. Go by the 2027 schedule above, and recheck the page before you apply.

Sources: Canada Post Community Foundation official application page. Checked 22 October 2026.