Government of Canada is currently accepting applications for its Canada’s Volunteer Awards 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Canada’s Volunteer Awards
Government of Canada presents Canada’s Volunteer Awards to honour individuals, groups, and organisations making exceptional contributions to communities.
Benefits of Canada’s Volunteer Awards
- Canada’s Volunteer Awards recognizes recipients at a national ceremony. Recipients also take part in a session to share best practices in volunteering.
- All award recipients receive a certificate.
Recipients also choose a registered non-profit organization in Canada to receive a grant:
- $10,000 for the national award
- $5,000 for the regional awards
Canada’s Volunteer Awards Requirements
Nominees can be:
- individuals or groups
- businesses
- non-profit organizations
- charities
Only 1 nomination will be accepted per nominee.
Political and public advocacy work is not eligible.
Application Date and Process
Nominations go through a 3-step review process:
- administrative review to ensure eligibility
- the Regional Reviewers assess nominations and develop a list of top-ranked nominations
- the National Advisory Committee evaluates top-ranked nominations and recommends award recipients to the Minister of Jobs and Families
Application Deadline
17 June, 2026
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