Nonprofit Funding

Grants are usually made for the arts. Grants are also made for research projects, special projects, operating funds, building funds, emergency funds, equipment funds and seed money.

The Foundation’s primary goals are to support causes in the following areas: Canadian universities through capital campaigns and other special projects, Bursary plans at Canadian universities, Hospitals, health services, long term care institutions and specialized health organizations, Social service agencies Arts organizations which promote the development and understanding of Canadian culture.

The Canada Council for the Arts is a national arms length agency created by the federal government in 1957 to “foster and promote the study and enjoyment of, and the production of works in, the arts.”

The Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation is a registered foundation designated to provide support and address situations unique to the First Nations community. The Foundation will supply grants to individuals with a goal of developing youth as future community leaders.