Securing Funding for Your Small Charity or Nonprofit

Grants are essential for nonprofit and charitable organizations in Canada. They fuel your mission, serve your community, and sustain your cause. But if grant writing feels confusing or time-consuming—and your applications aren’t landing—it may be time for a clearer structure.

This toolkit is built for small Canadian nonprofits, especially those with limited staff, volunteer-led boards, or no dedicated grant writer. It offers a dependable format for writing strong grant applications, using step-by-step guidance and plain language.

What’s Inside

This fillable workbook helps small teams write organized, funder-ready grant applications. You’ll get:

  • A reusable template with step-by-step guidance

  • Common grant questions and how to answer them

  • Tips for avoiding mistakes and staying focused

  • A structure you can use again and again

  • Plain-language support for small teams and solo staff

You’ll Learn How To:

  • Organize your answers around common grant questions

  • Spot and fix common mistakes

  • Build a reusable foundation for future applications

  • Support new staff or volunteers with a clear structure

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I’m the only staff/volunteer at my nonprofit organization?

This toolkit is made especially for you. It gives you a consistent approach to grant writing, so you are not starting from scratch each time.

How long will it take our nonprofit organization to complete the workbook?

It depends on your team’s capacity, but once it’s done, you will have a reusable template for future applications.

Can’t I find a free version on the web?

There is free grant advice online, but this workbook brings together best practices in one easy-to-use format which is ideal for small teams, and a great way to onboard new staff or volunteers.

Why is the toolkit only $17?

We have kept the price affordable to make it accessible for small teams. It is a self-guided workbook where you will shape your own answers, but you will have a clear structure, practical tips, and a format you can reuse for future applications.

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