Grants, Sponsors & Funders

Fund accessible financial support that creates real community stability.

Sonas Rath Collective is designed to address gaps in financial literacy, bookkeeping access, economic participation, poverty prevention, and inclusive community support.

Why Fund Us

Practical, measurable, community-grounded

The organization focuses on practical, measurable outcomes and prioritizes people who are often excluded from traditional financial services due to cost, disability, neurodivergence, mental health barriers, rural access issues, or low income.

Every dollar invested in Sonas Rath Collective creates direct, traceable impact — in the form of people served, systems built, workshops delivered, and communities strengthened.

Funding Priorities

Subsidized service delivery

Program development

Workshop delivery

Staffing

Technology

Outreach

Evaluation

Accessibility supports

What We Need Funding For

Specific funding needs

Subsidized bookkeeping support for low-income individuals and families

Free or low-cost financial literacy workshops for community members

Rural outreach and program delivery

Neurodivergent-friendly program development and materials

Program materials, workbooks, and visual tools

Technology and secure software for client support

Staff and facilitator wages

Volunteer training and coordination

Community partnerships and referral network development

Evaluation and impact reporting

Transportation or digital access support where needed

Fundable Projects

Eight ready-to-fund programs

Each project below is designed to be grant-ready, with clear purpose, target populations, activities, and measurable outcomes.

Accessible Bookkeeping Support Fund

Subsidize bookkeeping support for low-income individuals, families, and small organizations who cannot afford professional rates.

Target Participants: Low-income individuals, families, and small not-for-profits across Canada

Community Need: Many people fall behind on bookkeeping not because they do not care, but because professional support is financially out of reach.

Key Activities: One-on-one bookkeeping catch-up sessions, Monthly bookkeeping support, Financial system setup, Referral to tax professionals

Expected Outcomes: Participants have organized financial records; Reduced financial stress; Improved tax readiness

Budget Categories: Facilitator wages, Software and tools, Materials, Outreach

Sponsorship Opportunity

Fund a specific number of subsidized bookkeeping hours or sessions.

Neurodivergent Financial Literacy Program

Develop and deliver financial literacy programs specifically designed for people with ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent profiles.

Target Participants: Neurodivergent individuals across Canada, with a focus on rural and underserved communities

Community Need: Existing financial education programs are rarely designed with neurodivergent learners in mind, leaving a significant gap in accessible support.

Key Activities: Program curriculum development, Small group and one-on-one delivery, Visual tool and resource creation, Facilitator training

Expected Outcomes: Participants have personalized financial systems; Reduced financial overwhelm; Improved financial confidence

Budget Categories: Program development, Facilitator wages, Materials and tools, Evaluation

Sponsorship Opportunity

Sponsor a cohort of participants or fund program development.

Rural Financial Confidence Workshops

Bring accessible financial literacy workshops to rural Canada communities that lack local access to financial education services.

Target Participants: Rural residents in Foothills County, High River, Okotoks, Black Diamond/Diamond Valley, Turner Valley, Strathmore, and surrounding areas

Community Need: Rural communities often lack access to affordable financial education, leaving residents without the support they need to build financial stability.

Key Activities: In-person community workshops, Online delivery for remote participants, Partnership with local libraries and community organizations, Resource distribution

Expected Outcomes: Increased financial literacy in rural communities; Participants create budgets and financial systems; Stronger community financial resilience

Budget Categories: Facilitator wages, Travel and venue, Materials, Online delivery infrastructure

Sponsorship Opportunity

Sponsor a workshop series in a specific community.

Business Survival Bookkeeping Program

Provide accessible bookkeeping support and financial education to early-stage businesses and sole proprietors who cannot afford professional accounting services.

Target Participants: Early-stage entrepreneurs, microbusiness owners, and home-based businesses across Canada

Community Need: Many businesses fail in their first years due to poor financial management — not because the business is unviable, but because the owner lacks financial support.

Key Activities: One-on-one bookkeeping support, Business financial literacy workshops, System setup and training, Ongoing support and check-ins

Expected Outcomes: Businesses have organized financial records; Owners understand their numbers; Improved business survival rates

Budget Categories: Facilitator wages, Software and tools, Materials, Outreach and marketing

Sponsorship Opportunity

Sponsor a business bookkeeping reset or workshop series.

Women, Caregivers & Financial Independence Program

Support women, caregivers, and people with interrupted income histories to build financial confidence and independence.

Target Participants: Women, caregivers, and people with non-traditional income histories across Canada

Community Need: Women and caregivers often face unique financial barriers including income gaps, financial abuse recovery, and limited access to financial education.

Key Activities: Financial literacy workshops, One-on-one financial coaching support, Peer support groups, Resource navigation

Expected Outcomes: Participants report increased financial confidence; Participants have a working budget and financial plan; Improved financial independence

Budget Categories: Facilitator wages, Materials, Peer support coordination, Evaluation

Sponsorship Opportunity

Sponsor a cohort of participants or fund a workshop series.

not-for-profit Financial Capacity Program

Help small not-for-profits and grassroots organizations build the financial systems and literacy they need to grow, sustain, and report on their work.

Target Participants: Small not-for-profits, grassroots organizations, and community groups across Canada

Community Need: Many small not-for-profits lack the financial capacity to manage their books, report to funders, or build sustainable financial systems.

Key Activities: Bookkeeping support, Financial system setup, Board financial literacy training, Funder-ready reporting support

Expected Outcomes: Organizations have organized financial systems; Boards understand organizational finances; Improved funder reporting capacity

Budget Categories: Facilitator wages, Software and tools, Materials, Training

Sponsorship Opportunity

Sponsor a not-for-profit financial capacity cohort.

Tax Season Readiness Clinics

Help individuals, families, and sole proprietors prepare for tax season with organized records, basic understanding, and referrals to tax professionals.

Target Participants: Low-income individuals, families, and sole proprietors across Canada

Community Need: Many people face significant stress and financial consequences at tax time because they lack organized records and basic tax literacy.

Key Activities: Tax preparation workshops, Record organization support, Referral to free tax clinics, Basic tax literacy education

Expected Outcomes: Participants have organized tax records; Reduced tax season stress; Improved tax compliance

Budget Categories: Facilitator wages, Materials, Referral coordination, Venue

Sponsorship Opportunity

Sponsor a tax season clinic in a specific community.

Financial Crisis Prevention Program

Provide early intervention financial support to people who are at risk of financial crisis — before the situation becomes unmanageable.

Target Participants: Individuals and families referred by social workers, mental health organizations, and community agencies

Community Need: Early financial intervention can prevent small problems from becoming large crises, reducing the burden on emergency services and social systems.

Key Activities: Financial assessment and triage, Immediate bookkeeping support, Financial literacy education, Referral and resource navigation

Expected Outcomes: Participants stabilize their finances; Reduced escalation to financial crisis; Improved access to benefits and resources

Budget Categories: Facilitator wages, Materials, Referral coordination, Evaluation

Sponsorship Opportunity

Sponsor a crisis prevention cohort or fund a referral coordinator role.

Ready to fund accessible financial support?

We welcome conversations with grant funders, corporate sponsors, municipalities, foundations, and individual donors. Let us find the right fit for your funding priorities.