Air Canada Foundation

Air Canada Foundation Launches Big Dreams Grant Program (Canada)

Last update: Mar 2, 2026 Last update: Mar 2, 2026

Details

Location:Canada
Canada
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity: Air Canada Foundation
Status:Closed
Budget: CAD 200,000
Award ceiling: CAD 100,000
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Health, Youth & Child Welfare
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations
Eligible citizenships:Canada
Canada
Date posted: Mar 2, 2026

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Air Canada Foundation Launches Big Dreams Grant Program (Canada)The Air Canada Foundation has introduced the Big Dreams Grant Program to support organizations across Canada that enhance the health and well-being of children and youth through sport and act
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A nonprofit organization, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is dedicated to furthering a particular social cause or advocating for a shared point of view. Nonprofits are tax exempt or charitable. They can operate in religious, scientific, research, or educational settings.

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About the Sectors

Health

Covers healthcare services, public health systems, and activities aimed at promoting physical and mental well-being.


Key areas:
  • Healthcare services and facilities
  • Public health and disease prevention
  • Medical equipment, supplies, and services

Youth & Child Welfare

Includes measures that support the well-being, protection, and development of young people and children.


Key areas:
  • Youth development policies and programmes
  • Child protection and welfare systems
  • Family support and social services
  • Education, inclusion, and well-being initiatives

Locations

Canada

Canada invests heavily in transport networks (rail, highways, ports, and airports), energy infrastructure, digital connectivity, and critical mineral supply chains to support its diversified economy. Major infrastructure funding comes from federal and provincial governments, complemented by public-private partnerships and infrastructure banks. Emphasis is placed on climate adaptation, renewable energy expansion, and Indigenous community infrastructure development. Geographic scale, cold climate conditions, and regional disparities significantly shape infrastructure planning.

Nr. of tenders: 4593
Nr. of grants: 5371
Nr. of donors: 540
Nr. of jobs: 42
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