Qualified shortlist
We find and screen current grants that match your organization’s profile, programs, and funding needs.
Grant screening for Canadian nonprofits
Stop researching grants your organization cannot apply for.
ZeraGrants reviews current funding opportunities against your organization’s location, legal status, programs, funding needs, and deadlines. You receive a human-reviewed shortlist with the evidence behind every decision.
- The sample is free
- There is no commitment
- Most complete requests arrive within two business days
What you receive
A clear shortlist, the evidence behind it, and one place to take action.
Eligibility evidence
See which requirements you meet, do not meet, or still need to confirm. Each decision is supported by source text from the funder.
Action-ready workspace
Track deadlines, documents, decisions, and next steps in your private portal instead of managing research across spreadsheets.
Real opportunities. Real sources.
Every opportunity in your shortlist is checked against official funder websites, program guides, and application materials before it is delivered.
- Open and accepting applications
- Eligibility evidence checked against official sources
- Updated and re-verified regularly
Demonstration only
Appears eligible
New Horizons for Seniors Program
Funder: Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Why it appears eligible
The demonstration organization is an incorporated nonprofit. Its programs support seniors’ social participation and community inclusion, which matches the program’s eligible applicant types and objectives.
Source excerpt
“This program funds projects that empower seniors in their communities through increased social inclusion.”
New Horizons for Seniors Program, community-based projects (canada.ca)
Source: canada.ca: New Horizons for Seniors
This is an illustrative entry, not a live, currently verified listing. Every live shortlist entry carries a real funder name, official source link, and last-verified date. Confirm current status in the official program materials.
How it works
From request to results in a few simple steps.
1You Share Your Profile
Tell us about your organization, programs, location, legal status, and funding needs.
2We Do the Research
We search relevant public, private, and community funding sources and remove obvious non-matches.
3Human Review
A reviewer checks eligibility, deadlines, award details, source quality, and unresolved questions.
4You Get Your Shortlist
Your shortlisted opportunities, evidence, deadlines, and next steps are delivered through your private workspace.
What does human-reviewed mean?
- Official source checked
- Deadline checked
- Applicant type checked
- Geography checked
- Funding purpose checked
- Missing information flagged
- Final funder requirements remain authoritative
Request a free sample shortlist
Request a personalized shortlist of grant opportunities matched to your organization. Most complete requests are delivered within two business days. We will contact you if important information is missing.
Two steps. Five required answers. Optional questions help us tailor the shortlist.
Request received.
We may follow up if we need more detail to tailor your shortlist. Questions in the meantime? hello@zeragrants.ca.
Built by a founder. Focused on impact.
ZeraGrants was founded by David Shiferaw, a Canadian with over 7 years of experience in research, systems, and problem-solving. During early access, you work directly with the founder. You do not work with a sales team or call centre.
- Direct communication
- Practical, nonprofit-focused support
- Built for Canadian nonprofits
Your data. Secure and private.
- Encrypted in transit
- Stored in Canada, on AWS
- Never sold, rented, or traded
- Deletion available on request
FAQ
Questions about ZeraGrants
Each shortlist is screened against your profile before you spend time preparing an application.
How is ZeraGrants different from a grant database?
A grant database gives you a list to search. ZeraGrants screens opportunities against your organization’s profile and explains which grants appear worth pursuing, which require more information, and which are not a fit.
Are shortlists human-reviewed?
Yes. Before delivery, a reviewer checks the official source, applicant requirements, geography, funding purpose, deadline, and award details. Any unresolved requirement is marked for confirmation.
How long does the free sample take?
Most complete requests are delivered within two business days. If important information is missing, we may contact you before completing the shortlist.
Is the sample really free?
Yes. The sample is free and does not require a paid subscription or commitment.
Do you guarantee eligibility or funding?
No. ZeraGrants helps you assess potential fit, but funders make final eligibility and funding decisions. Always confirm requirements in the official program materials before applying.
What happens to my information?
Your information is used to prepare and deliver your shortlist and provide the service you request. It is not sold. See the Privacy Policy for retention, access, and deletion details.
What will the paid service cost?
Three plans are available: Focus $2,400, Core $3,000, and Priority $4,800 per year, plus a $1,500 one-time onboarding fee. Full details are on the pricing page.
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Request a free sample shortlistThere is no commitment. Most complete requests are delivered within two business days.