Hamilton Communauté Nouvelles

After a year of record growth, the Game. Set. Equity. Community Tennis Grants, presented by National Bank, returns in 2026 with a new two-year grant available for past recipients, as Tennis Canada and National Bank’s investment grows to $125,000.

Kids taking part in programs at the Thorold Community Activities Group (TCAG) will have a nicer place to play outdoors thanks to the Wise Guys Charity Fund. TCAG was awarded a grant of $15,000 from the St. Catharines-based philanthropic group to improve the outdoor play area at the Nick Basciano Centre on Richmond Street.

As first responders continue to serve the Town of Lincoln, it’s important that Lincoln Fire Rescue Service remains properly equipped to handle all emergencies. Firehouse Subs Public Safey Foundation of Canada® recognized Lincoln’s need for new lifesaving equipment and recently awarded the service with a $9,893.15 CAD grant to purchase four Draeger Gas Monitors & Accessories.

Surveying for the 2026 Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP) officially begins on February 4, 2026, marking the start of another year of real-time insight into the experiences of Canada’s charitable and non-profit sector.

Students from an Edmonton high school kept a non-profit charity initiative alive with a two-day event that provided free clothing and hygiene products to anyone who needs them. Christina Daniel founded Ross Sheppard High School’s Givology in 2024 as a Grade 11 student after learning one of her peers had been facing homelessness.

Goodbye, 2025: when it came to big announcements, 2025 was a relatively underwhelming year for Canada’s charities and non-profits. But what will 2026 hold for the sector? Below, we highlight four developments to keep an eye on in 2026. Already, two of these: the CRA’s move to “axe the fax” and the Lobbying Commissioner’s move to lower the registration threshold for organizations, are well underway.