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Registered charities
Canadian registered charities and their international counterparts.
Your idea deserves the right support
Running a nonprofit, charity, school or community group with a project that needs help? Tell us about it. We connect projects with funding contacts, technology, volunteers and partners.
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types of support we offer
Any stage
from idea to scaling up
10 days
to an initial response
Why it matters
What we can help with
Funding connections
Introductions to donors and sponsors, plus grant-readiness guidance.
Technology
IT assessments, devices, websites, Microsoft 365 and cybersecurity.
Skilled volunteers
People with the expertise your project needs.
Project planning
Help shaping goals, budgets, timelines and impact measures.
Ways to take part
Who can apply
We support organisations working for the common good, in Canada and internationally.
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Nonprofit organisations
Incorporated not-for-profits of any size.
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Community groups
Grassroots and volunteer-run groups, including unincorporated ones.
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Schools and education programmes
Schools, tutoring programmes and heritage-language schools.
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Youth-led initiatives
Projects led by young people, with an adult sponsor.
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International partners
Organisations abroad working with a Canadian partner or community.
How it works
Simple from first step to impact
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Step 1
Submit
Describe your project and the support you need.
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Step 2
Review
We review every submission and reply within ten business days.
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Step 3
Conversation
If there is a fit, we meet to understand the project in depth.
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Step 4
Support plan
We agree what we will provide and connect you with the right people.
How we assess projects
- Clear community benefit and a defined group of people served.
- A realistic plan — even an early one — and a named project lead.
- Alignment with at least one of our eight causes.
- We cannot fund political campaigns, individuals or activities that exclude people based on identity.
Your form
Tell us about your project
The more detail you share, the better we can help. You can always add more later.
What happens next
- 1We confirm we received your submission.
- 2We review it within ten business days.
- 3If there is a fit, we arrange a conversation.
- 4Together we agree a support plan.
Prefer to talk?
Questions
Frequently asked
Does Bhargava Bridges give grants?
Our main role is connecting projects with funding, technology, volunteers and partners. Where we can help with funding, we will discuss it with you directly.
Can I apply with just an idea?
Yes. We support projects at every stage, from early ideas to programmes ready to scale.
Is there a deadline?
No. Submissions are open year-round and reviewed in the order they arrive.
What if my project is outside Canada?
We consider international projects, especially those with a Canadian partner or community connection.
Other ways to get involved