Olive Tree Foundation Grant Program

The Olive Tree Foundation Grant Program supports Canadian charities by awarding grants that address various community needs. In 2024, funding priorities include anti-racism, Indigenous initiatives, interfaith projects, climate action, and youth services. Eligible applicants must be registered charities or have a registered charity sponsor. Funding amounts vary based on available resources and community impact potential, encouraging innovative solutions to pressing social issues.

NOTE: We encourage you to contact the Olive Tree Foundation to discuss your project prior to beginning the application process.
The Olive Tree Foundation awards grants to Canadian charities.
We invite applications from community-based groups working within the fields of social, health and community services; education and library services; policy institutes and think tanks; and arts, culture and heritage.
The Olive Tree Foundation provides grants of varying amounts as determined by the Board of Directors and its Grants Committee, based on available funds and the potential value of the proposed initiative to the community.
Our priority areas for funding in 2024 are:

• Anti-racism/IslamophobiaIndigenous InterfaithClimate ActionYouth

Eligibility

To be eligible to receive a grant from the Olive Tree Foundation, a project must be submitted by an organization holding charitable registration with Canada Customs and Revenue Agency or sponsored by an organization with charitable registration.

Ineligibility

Grants are not made toreduce operating or capital deficitsto support ongoing operating coststo individualsto annual, general or capital fundraising campaignsor for purposes which may be deemed discriminatory