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Government Funding Programs

Looking for government grant funding? We’ve curated this list of Canadian government grant programs to help. If you see a program that is missing or needs to be updated, please email editor@charityvillage.com.

Aboriginal Funds for Species at Risk (National)

The ACBF is designed to help Aboriginal organizations and communities across Canada build capacity to enable them to participate actively in the conservation and recovery of species protected under the Species at Risk Act and species at risk designated by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC).

British Columbia Gaming Grants (British Columbia)

The Community Gaming Grants program distributes $140 million annually from commercial gambling revenues, to not-for-profit organizations. Grants support the delivery of ongoing programs and the completion of capital projects that directly benefit communities throughout B.C. Organizations can apply for Community Gaming Grants, which provide funding to support the delivery of accessible and inclusive programs and services to their communities or for Capital Project Grants, which provide funding to support the completion of capital projects that provide significant benefit to the community.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation – Shelter Enhancement Program (National)

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers financial assistance to assist in the repair, rehabilitation and improvement of existing shelters and assists in the acquisition or construction of new shelters and second-stage housing for victims of family violence (First Nations organizations only).

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency – Participant Funding Program (National)

Provides funding to individuals and nonprofit organizations interested in participating in environmental assessments.

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (National)

Federal agency providing funding to health research in Canada. Their site outlines funding requirements, past and present projects, and how to apply for funding, as well as sources of funding from external organizations and access to funding related databases.

City of Ottawa (Local)

The City of Ottawa is committed to initiatives and community-based projects that support the well-being and quality of life of its residents, and the conservation of its environment and heritage buildings. To support this commitment, the city has designed many financial assistance programs, including medical subsidies, heritage conservation, and affordable housing.

Live Green Toronto  (Local)

Toronto is committed to creating a greener, more equitable city for all. Their programs and resources help you take action to reduce emissions and waste, protect our natural environment and urban forest, and prepare for the impacts of extreme weather.

City of Vancouver Cultural Grants Program (Local)

The program is intended to support a range of artistic and cultural activity including literary, visual, media, dance, theatre, music, multi-disciplinary, inter-disciplinary, Aboriginal, and community-based arts, reflecting different historic cultural traditions as well contemporary art forms and practices.

Community Opportunity Fund (Quebec)

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship is launching a new Community Opportunity Fund (COF) call, offering up to $600,000 per project with updated timelines and two funding streams, including a new stream for organizations requiring M-30 authorization, and revised financial statement requirements to support organizations serving Quebec’s English-speaking minority communities (OLMCs) through employment assistance services.

Government of Alberta (Alberta)

Provides funds to enhance and enrich project-based initiatives, non-profits & charities throughout Alberta.

Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program (National)

The Projects component of the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program provides funding for community development, anti-racism initiatives, and engagement projects that promote diversity and inclusion by encouraging interaction among community groups.

Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF) (National)

Provides time-limited funding to assist communities and organizations in two specific areas. The first is developing and implementing crime prevention initiatives that address known risk and protective factors associated with offending behaviour. The second is developing and implementing knowledge transfer initiatives that focus on the application of research-based evidence to inform crime prevention practice.

Department of Canadian Heritage (National)

Canadian Heritage has a variety of funding programs which help promote culture, the arts, heritage, official languages, citizenship and participation, multiculturalism, youth, sport, and Aboriginal initiatives.

EcoAction Community Funding Program (National)

Since 1995, Environment Canada’s EcoAction Community Funding Program has provided financial support to community-based, nonprofit organizations for projects that have measurable, positive impacts on the environment. The program encourages action-focused projects that will protect, rehabilitate, or enhance the natural environment, and build the capacity of communities to sustain these activities into the future.

Environment Canada’s Funding Programs (National)

Information on project-based funding for environmental organizations, as well as internship opportunities and links to other environmental funding sources.

Family and Community Support Services (Alberta)

The Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta (FCSSAA) was founded in 1981, as a member-driven organization dedicated to bringing Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) programs from across the province together.

Global Affairs Canada (National)

We define, shape and advance Canada’s interests and values in a complex global environment. We manage diplomatic relations, promote international trade and provide consular support. We lead international development, humanitarian, and peace and security assistance efforts. We also contribute to national security and the development of international law.

Heritage Legacy Fund of British Columbia (Regional)

The Heritage Legacy Fund provides financial assistance to registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and local governments in support of community projects that conserve and increase the understanding and appreciation of British Columbia’s heritage resources.

Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) (British Columbia)

The $50 million Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) was created by the Government of BC in 2006, through the North Island- Coast Development Initiative Trust Act, to support economic development initiatives on central and northern Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. They have two main streams of funding: the Economic Infrastructure Program, which supports strategic economic diversification investment in the regional economy to spark new and sustainable regional economic growth and jobs and the Economic Development Readiness Program, which supports the growth of economic development readiness in communities of all sizes across the ICET region, to support high value investment attraction and retention and to foster regional economic collaboration.

stice, funding through this program is directed to organizations and programs addressing youth justice. There are three areas of funding available – the main fund, the anti-drug component, and the guns, drugs, and gangs priority.

New Horizons for Seniors (National)

Through Social Development Canada, this program provides funding for community-based projects across the country that encourage seniors to continue to play an important role in their community. Calls for applications are issued once or twice a year.

Northern Development Initiative Trust (Regional: Prince George, BC)

Northern Development offers funding to municipalities, regional districts, First Nations groups, not-for-profit organizations, and public authorities to support sustainable economic development and diversification throughout central and northern British Columbia.

Nunavut Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth (Regional)

Provides funding in the form of grants and contributions to community-based, non-profit organizations and individuals. This funding is set aside to assist those who have an idea or project that contributes to the preservation and/or promotion of Nunavut’s culture, heritage, language or amateur sport.

Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) (National)

Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) is a federal government organization that promotes the full participation of women in the economic, social and democratic life of Canada. They provide funding for women’s programs, with an emphasis on economic security and prosperity, leadership, as well as community programs that encourage women to participate in their communities.

viaSport (Regional: Vancouver, BC)

ViaSport, formerly the BC Sport Agency, will continue to fund existing 2010 Legacies Now programs that encourage sport participation and healthy living, develop high-performance athletes, and improve delivery of sport and recreation programs to benefit all BC residents.

Youth Justice Initiative (National)

Administered by the Department of Justice, funding through this program is directed to organizations and programs addressing youth justice. There are three areas of funding available – the main fund, the anti-drug component, and the guns, drugs, and gangs priority.

Canadian Foundations

Looking for funding from Canadian philanthropic or community foundations? We’ve curated this list to help. If you see a program that is missing or needs to be updated, please email editor@charityvillage.com.

Abbotsford Community Foundation (Abbotsford, BC)

This community foundation supports a wide range of programs and activities in the Abbotsford, B.C. area.

Accerta Health Access Foundation Grant (National)

Do you know any organizations that promote good health in your communities? Do their initiatives target low-income and marginalized Canadians or try to fill the gaps in access to public health care programs? The Accerta Health Access Foundation has an annual grant of $150,000 to award registered charities and organizations whose work aligns with its mission to promote healthcare equality in Canada. Visit the Accerta Foundation website for full details.

Actuarial Foundation of Canada(National)

The Actuarial Foundation of Canada supports youth education, consumer education, and research initiatives that utilize actuarial science and skills in the public interest. They work to promote youth education in mathematics and financial matters and to advance the public’s understanding of financial and risk-related matters.

Aga Khan Foundation Canada(International)

A private, non-denominational development agency that promotes sustainable and equitable social development in Asia and Africa, without regard to race, religion or political persuasion. AKFC also acts as a catalyst for the discussion and understanding of critical global issues in Canada, links Canadian institutions and expertise with counterparts in the developing world, and runs a variety of management training workshops and programs aimed at improving the quality of development assistance.

Alberni Valley Community Foundation(Regional: Port Alberni, BC)

This community foundation provides grants to local charities to help fund local projects. Grants are usually in the $500 – $5,000 range, and often in areas such as arts and culture, education, health and physical activity, social services, and the environment. The foundation considers both program and capital funding.

Alberta Ecotrust Foundation (Alberta: Calgary, AB)

The Alberta Ecotrust is an environmental grantmaking foundation created through the cooperative efforts of a number of founding corporations and environmental, non-governmental organizations. The Alberta Ecotrust provides financial support to non-profit community and environmental groups for practical and educational projects that involve public participation and benefit the natural environment.

Alberta Foundation for the Arts (Edmonton, AB)

The mission of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts is to assist all Albertans to fully participate in the cultural life of the province. A beneficiary of Lottery Fund proceeds, the AFA reports to the Minister of Community Development. The Board is responsible for the disbursement of grants, prizes, competitions, and program contacts; and acquiring, exhibiting, and preserving art. Administrative, consultative and technical support is provided by the Arts, Recreation and Libraries Branch.

Alberta Law Foundation (Alberta)

This foundation is the recipient of the interest which banks, credit unions, trust companies, and treasury branches must pay on clients’ funds held in lawyers’ general trust accounts. The foundation funds various legal initiatives, including law libraries, Aboriginal legal programs, and legal aid programs.

Alberta Real Estate Foundation (Alberta)

The foundation supports real estate initiatives which benefit the industry and the people of Alberta. It is funded by interest earned on real estate brokers’ pooled trust accounts. It uses these funds to: promote and undertake the education of related professionals and the public in respect of the real estate industry; law reform and research in respect of the real estate industry other projects and activities to advance and improve the real estate industry.

Alberta Sport Connection (Alberta)

The Alberta Sport Connection believes that all people should have opportunities to enjoy and participate in sport events. They fund grants that support sporting events, coaches & officials and Alberta’s athletes.

Altona Community Foundation (Local: Altona, MB)

The mission of the Altona Community Foundation is to enhance the quality of life in Altona, Gretna, Rosenfeld, and Rhineland. This is done by soliciting funds for their capital reserve and distributing the interest earned each year to worthy community projects.

Animal Aid Foundation (National: Mississauga, ON)

Animal Aid’s mission is to reduce the number of homeless pets and to reduce euthanasia rates of companion animals. The Foundation achieves its mission by accepting donations and legacy gifts and directing funds exclusively to spay/neuter programs and projects and TNR. Animal Aid is committed to funding programs that deliver high impact, that are in urgent need of funding from a priority basis, not a financial need and that have a high potential for success. Their policy is to seek out organizations and programs with a well-defined sense of purpose, demonstrated commitment to making the best use of available resources and a reputation for accomplishing their objectives. Priority funding consideration given to charities who are 100% volunteer run. Animal Aid is committed to investing money back into the communities where the money is being raised.

Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada (National: Burlington, ON)

Incorporated as a federal non-profit foundation in 1965, the principal function of the Foundation is to accept donations and legacies and to apply such monies exclusively to the benefit of animals. The foundation is interested in supporting, financially, projects and activities which will further the cause of animal welfare in Canada.

Atkinson Foundation (Toronto, ON)

Provides grants for innovative, Ontario-based projects that focus on either early childhood education and development and/or economic justice.

Banting Research Foundation (National: Toronto, ON)

The Banting Research Foundation supports young, promising Canadian researchers at the outset of their careers, doing a broad range of basic medical research. Since 1925, our grants have been instrumental in launching the careers of many scientists who have gone on to make medical discoveries that have impacted global health. These include the purification of the anti-blood clotting agent, heparin, and the creation of the heart pacemaker.

Beautiful Plains Community Foundation (Manitoba)

An community foundation that makes grants in the Town of Neepawa, the Rural Municipalities of Rosedale, Langford, and Lansdowne, and the Village of Brookdale, Manitoba. Interests include culture, health care, education, recreation, heritage, environment and other charitable purposes including those involving the disabled.

Gates Foundation (International: Seattle, WA)

The Gates Foundation hope to make an enduring contribution toward increasing access to innovations in education, technology, and global health. More than seventeen billion dollars in endowments have been set aside for these causes.

Boissevain and Morton Foundation Inc. (Local: Boissevain, MB)

The foundation awards grants once a year to nonprofit organizations whose programs and services match the foundation’s mission, values, and grant-making priorities. They support health, human services, arts and culture, environment, community development and service, education and training, and recreation.

Bowen Island Community Foundation (Local: Bowen Island, BC)

Our mission is to enrich the quality of life on Bowen Island by providing a way for individuals and organizations with varied interests and levels of giving to contribute back to their community, both during and after their lifetime.

Brandon Area Community Foundation (Local: Brandon, MB)

Incorporated in 1965, the foundation invests the contributions it receives in a perpetual endowment fund and uses the income earned to make grants to a wide range of charitable groups that benefit local communities in Southwestern Manitoba.

Branscombe Family Foundation (Regional: Niagara Falls, ON)

Founded in 1977 by Frank and Mildred Branscombe, the foundation’s current objectives are to promote higher education for students graduating from secondary schools and to assist in the improvement of the quality of health care and selected social programs in the Regional Municipality of Niagara.

Brant Community Foundation (Local: Brantford, ON)

A non profit, charitable organization that exists to oversee endowment funds set up by members of the community and to make charitable grants to local organizations and charities.

Brian Bronfman Family Foundation (International: Montreal, QC)

This foundation believes in using its resources to support creative endeavours that have a concrete impact in bettering the lives of individuals and communities, both in reaction to specific situations and by prevention of potential problems. The foundation is focused on the creation of a peaceful, non-violent, and just society and funds programs dealing with peace, human rights, and conflict resolution.

BC Rehab Foundation (Regional: Vancouver, BC)

This foundation’s project grants are intended to support initiatives designed to benefit people with disabilities. They encourage and support universally designed places and activities that can be utilized by everyone, regardless of physical ability.

Bulkley Valley Community Foundation (Local: Smithers, BC)

The Bulkley Valley Community Foundation strives to improve quality of life in the surrounding communities by awarding grants generated through responsibly managed donations and legacies to local organizations.

Burlington Community Foundation (Local: Burlington, ON)

Since 1999, the Burlington Community Foundation has been distributing grants in the community in the areas of social service, arts and culture, recreation, education, health, and the environment.

Burns Memorial Fund (Local: Calgary, AB)

The Burns Memorial Fund is comprised of three funds that serve families of police officers, families of firefighters, and low-income children. It provides grants to individuals and community organizations, contributing to the education, health and wellness of young Calgarians.

Calgary Arts Development (Local: Calgary, AB)

Calgary Arts Development invests municipal arts funding from the City of Calgary to support operating costs and special projects for arts organizations in Calgary. They invest in 119 organizations of all artistic disciplines through annual operating grants. In addition, they invest in 25-50 special projects in a given year.

Calgary Foundation (Calgary, AB)

Exists to encourage the increased flow of resources to community needs, to create and manage permanent endowment funds to meet those needs and to respond to emerging needs that come with changing times.

Calgary Learns (Calgary, AB)

Calgary Learns is a granting agency that supports foundational learning for adult Calgarians. They make community-based learning accessible, and promote the value of lifelong learning through both initiative and program grants.

Canada Council for the Arts (National: Ottawa, ON)

The Canada Council for the Arts is a national arm’s length agency which provides grants and services to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations in dance, media arts, music, theatre, writing and publishing, interdisciplinary work and performance art, and visual arts.

Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (CFDR) (National: Toronto, ON)

The Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research is the pre-eminent funder of applied nutrition and dietetic research in Canada. CFDR contributes to the health of Canadians by generating funds for applied nutrition and dietetic research.

Canada Foundation for Innovation (National: Ottawa, ON)

An independent corporation established by the federal government in 1997 to strengthen Canadian capability for research. The CFI will achieve this objective by committing funds over the next five years in the development of research infrastructure in Canada.

Canadian Nurses Foundation (National: Ottawa, ON)

The only national charitable organization promoting health and patient care in Canada by fostering excellence in nursing through: nursing research grants, study awards for higher education and specialty certification, and financial support for other educational purposes.

Canadian Race Relations Foundation (National: Toronto, ON)

Advances its mission, goals and objectives through its sponsorship program for Initiatives Against Racism. The Foundation’s sponsorships are normally in the range of $500 to $5,000 per project.

Canadian Women’s Foundation (CWF) (National: Toronto, ON)

As Canada’s first and only national public foundation for women and girls, CWF has earned a reputation as an organization that is accessible to grass-roots women’s groups. CWF supports results-oriented solutions to the problems faced by women and girls.

Carolyn Sifton Foundation (Regional: Toronto, ON)

In keeping with Carolyn Sifton’s love of and concern for the welfare of children, the foundation’s main granting program focuses on youth at risk. The foundation will support projects in healthcare, education, social services, and art and culture designed to assist young people who do not have the same opportunities due to social or economic circumstances, as other youth, to develop to their fullest potential. Grants are awarded to organizations in Toronto and Brockville, ON, as well as Winnipeg, MB.

Carthy Foundation (National: Calgary, AB)

Established in 1965, the Carthy Foundation is a private foundation that works to enhance the future prosperity of Canada by creating opportunities with, and providing education for young people.

Catherine Donnelly Foundation (National: Toronto, ON)

Inspired by the vision of Catherine Donnelly, the foundation seeks radical and creative ways of responding to the most urgent needs of society in the areas of housing initiatives, adult education initiatives and opportunities and environmental enhancement initiatives.

Cause We Care Foundation (Local: Vancouver, BC)

Cause We Care Foundation supports resources and programs that assist marginalized single mothers and their children in the Lower Mainland. They believe in strengthening a single mother’s capacity for self-help and in creating opportunities for development and growth for herself and her children.

Central Okanagan Foundation (Regional: Kelowna, BC)

The Central Okanagan Foundation is a community based, volunteer organization which exists to preserve and foster philanthropy by providing a medium for all, regardless of their means, to put something back into the community in perpetuity.

Chatham Kent Community Foundation (Local: Chatham, ON)

A nonprofit, charitable organization that oversees permanent endowment funds set up by members of the Chatham-Kent community and makes charitable grants to local organizations and charities.

Children’s Aid Society of Halifax Foundation (Local: Halifax, NS)

The foundation provides grants to the Children’s Aid Society of Halifax, and to community based groups located in Halifax in partnership with the Children’s Aid Society. The foundation also makes grants available to children in care, or formerly in care, from other parts of the province.

Columbia Basin Trust (Regional: Castlegar, BC)

CBT works closely with people who live in the Basin to develop and deliver programs and initiatives that respond to their needs and support communities.

Commonwealth Foundation, The (International: London, UK)

An intergovernmental organization funded by Commonwealth governments. It provides travel grants and facilitates networking and training opportunities to encourage inter-country exchange and co-operation among non-governmental organizations, professional and cultural bodies of the 54 Commonwealth countries.

Community Foundation North Okanagan (Regional: Okanagan Valley, BC)

The Smart & Caring Community Grant offers support towards a wide range of projects that benefit those living within the boundaries. Funded activities must provide a direct service to the “community” or take an innovative approach to community concerns.

Community Foundations of Canada (National: Ottawa, ON)

Works to enhance the quality of life and vitality in Canadian communities by supporting and promoting the fund development, grantmaking and leadership of community foundations.

Community Foundation of Greater Kingston (Kingston, ON)

The foundation is dedicated to enhancing and strengthening the quality of life in the Kingston, Ontario, area. It offers opportunities to concerned and caring citizens to give something back to the community which has nurtured them.

Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador (Regional: St. John’s, NL)

The aim of the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador is to promote the well-being of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to contribute to the development of healthy communities. Grants are awarded on a semi-annual basis in the spring and fall of each year.

Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island

The foundation is a registered, non-profit body which provides a means for individuals, families, community groups, corporations, even private foundations, to support charitable activities and contribute to many diverse needs in Prince Edward Island communities.

Community Foundation of Whistler

The Community Foundation of Whistler is a charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Whistler and beyond by enabling, demonstrating and encouraging philanthropy. They manage more than $3.8 million in donor funds and distribute the income to registered charities for community projects in Whistler and Pemberton, British Columbia.

Community One Foundation (Local: Toronto, ON)

The foundation supports projects and organizations serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, transsexual, intersexed, queer, questioning and two-spirited communities of the Greater Toronto Area (including Durham, York, Halton and Peel Regions) demonstrating a commitment to the mission of the Foundation.

Comox Valley Community Foundation (Courtenay, BC)

This BC community foundation supports a wide range of community projects and offers a lasting way for residents of the Comox Valley area to contribute to the betterment of their region.

Conseil du patrimoine religieux du Québec (Regional: Quebec)

Financial assistance for religious heritage restoration is granted under an agreement between the Conseil du patrimoine religieux du Québec and the Ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine. It provides financial support for initiatives aimed at restoring religious heritage buildings and the furnishings and works of art they house.

Counselling Foundation of Canada (National: Toronto, ON)

The Foundation was formed to create and enrich counselling programs and improve the technical skills of counsellors. The object of the Foundation is to engage in charitable and educational activities for the benefit of people; thus enabling them to improve their lifestyles and make a more effective contribution to their communities.

Daniel Langlois Foundation for Art, Science, and Technology (International: Montreal, PQ)

A private nonprofit foundation whose purpose is to further artistic and scientific knowledge by fostering the meeting of art and science in the field of technologies.

Davies Charitable Foundation (Local: Kingston, ON)

The Davies Charitable Foundation is a registered, nonprofit, charitable organization founded by Michael R.L. Davies, former owner and publisher of the Kingston Whig-Standard. The purpose of the foundation is to support individuals and organizations within the local district in the areas of the arts, education, health and sports. They also offer a yearly fellowship valued at $10,000.

Donner Canadian Foundation (National: Toronto, ON)

Seeks to encourage individual responsibility and private initiative to help Canadians solve their social and economic problems. The founder, William Henry Donner (1864-1953), was an American industrialist and philanthropist, whose values are still reflected in the philosophy of the Foundation.

Drayton Valley Community Foundation (Regional: Drayton Valley, AB)

The mission of the foundation is to provide for the changing needs and enhance the quality of life of our community by securing and managing our community leadership and financial resources.

Dreamcatcher Fund (National: Ohsweken, ON)

The Dreamcatcher Fund enhances First Nations communities and its people through contributions that will be of benefit socially, culturally, healthfully, and economically in a wholistic manner. The foundation accepts grant applications in the areas of sports and recreation, educational support, arts and culture, and health support.

Durham Community Foundation (Regional: Whitby, ON)

The foundation’s mission is to provide the citizens of Durham Region with the opportunity to make financial gifts that are invested, the returns of which support the unique needs of the community and their individual interests, while creating a lasting legacy that keeps on giving to charities in the region.

The ECHO foundation

Echo Foundation is a private charitable foundation incorporated in 1983, whose head office is in Montreal, Canada. Its two areas of interest are mental health and the environment.

Edith Lando Charitable Foundation

The Edith Lando Charitable Foundation was begun by Edith Lando and is dedicated to fostering the self-esteem of children. The foundation focuses on the regions around Vancouver and Montreal and awards grants twice per year.

Edmonton Community Foundation (Edmonton, AB)

Exists to help the people of Edmonton and area by encouraging philanthropy and funding charitable activities. Through contributions from donors, the Foundation assembles and administers permanent pools of capital so the returns can be perpetually reinvested in the community.

Education Matters (Local: Calgary, AB)

Formerly the Calgary Board of Education Foundation, this organization’s mission is to promote and facilitate public engagement with public education and to enhance and enrich the education offered to all students – enabling them to fully realize their potential and become valued and contributing citizens, locally and globally.

The Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our communities through collaborative efforts with compassionate individuals. Our approach centers on linking donors with charitable causes that align with their philanthropic interests, creating a sustainable legacy that will generate positive change today, tomorrow, and future generations. Our vision: Every member of the community has an equal opportunity to live a meaningful life.

Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation (National: Montreal, QC)

The objective of the foundation is to promote an appreciation of traditional expression in painting, drawing, sculpture and printmaking, by aiding worthy art students, artists, or sculptors who need further training or other assistance during their formative years.

FACTOR (National: Toronto, ON)

The Foundation To Assist Canadian Talent On Records (FACTOR) is a non profit foundation that provides funds for the Canadian recording industry. FACTOR is dedicated to providing assistance toward the growth and development of the Canadian independent recording industry. The foundation administers the contributions of 12 sponsoring broadcasters and seven of the eight components of the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Sound Recording Development Program.

Fergusson Foundation (National: Fredericton, NB)

The Fergusson Foundation is a charitable trust, the goals of which are to fund research into the causes, incidence, and forms of treatment of family violence, and to promote and sponsor effective public education programs to counter widespread ignorance of the problem.

Fondation Famille Léger

La mission de la Fondation Famille Léger est de venir en aide aux personnes vulnérables de notre communauté.

Fondation Familiale Trottier

La Fondation Familiale Trottier a été établie pour créer un impact significatif et améliorer la vie des Canadiens. Dans l’esprit de cette vision, la Fondation favorise les projets de découverte scientifique, l’amélioration de l’éducation, l’atténuation du changement climatique et la protection de l’environnement, l’amélioration des soins de santé et aux patients, ainsi que le soutien d’une sélection d’initiatives communautaires et internationales.

Fondation Lucie et André Chagnon (National: Montreal, QC)

The foundation’s mission is to contribute to the development and improvement of families’ health through poverty and disease prevention, focused primarily on children and their parents.

Fondation Sibylla Hesse (Longueuil, PQ)

This private foundation works to improve the conditions of the elderly as well as children and young people, primarily in the area of health care and poverty, as well as the promotion of arts and culture. The website is only available in French.

Fondation Baxter & Alma Ricard (Sudbury, ON)

The foundation’s mission is to offer French Canadians living in a linguistic minority situation the opportunity to pursue graduate studies in the best schools in the world without having to go into debt.

Foord Family Foundation (Vernon, BC)

Based in Vernon, BC, the Foord Family Foundation is a private family foundation that supports Canadian registered charities whose initiatives improve the quality of life for children and youth.

Fighting Blindness Canada (National: Toronto, ON)

Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC) is the largest charitable funder of vision research in Canada. Over our 50-year history, FBC has contributed critical funding for the development of sight-saving treatments and cures for blinding eye diseases. By raising and stewarding funds, FBC is helping drive forward research that supports our goal of understanding why vision loss occurs, how it can be slowed and how sight can be restored.

Frontenac Heritage Foundation (FHF) (Local: Kingston, ON)

A nonprofit organization created to promote the preservation of buildings that contribute to the heritage of Kingston, Ontario, the County of Frontenac and the Islands, and Loyalist Township.

Future Generations Foundation

The Future Generations Foundation provide funding to First Nations individuals, communities, and organizations for education, healing, and cultural revitalization. Our programs support training, post-secondary studies, traditional knowledge-sharing, and reconciliation projects that strengthen identity and community well-being.

Gairdner Foundation (International: Toronto, ON)

A nonprofit corporation devoted to the recognition of outstanding achievement in biomedical research worldwide. The Foundation is not affiliated with any government or private enterprise and accepts direction only from its own independent medical advisory board.

Greater Saint John Community Foundation (Local: Saint John, NB)

An independent community charity governed by a volunteer board of community leaders, this foundation administers funds, large and small, donated by public-spirited citizens for the benefit of the Greater Saint John area and its people. They support a wide range of causes – youth, seniors, health and medicine, education, the arts, environment, and social services.

Guelph Community Foundation (Local: Guelph, ON)

This foundation works to enhance the quality of life and vitality in Guelph and Wellington County by supporting and promoting endowments and donor service, grant making, and community leadership.

Halifax Foundation (Halifax, NS)

The Halifax Foundation serves the whole of the Halifax Regional Municipality, capital of the Province of Nova Scotia.

Hamilton Community Foundation (Hamilton, ON)

Dedicated to enriching the quality of life in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, the Hamilton Community Foundation has a mission to serve as a leader, catalyst, and resource for philanthropy, and make strategic grants in such fields as the arts and heritage, education, environment, health and human services, and recreation.

Heart and Stroke Foundation (National)

Provides funding opportunities for heart and stroke research.

Heritage BC (Regional: West Vancouver, BC)

Heritage BC is a not for profit, charity supporting heritage conservation across BC through advocacy, training and skills development, capacity building and funding through the Heritage Legacy Endowment Fund. They build links between heritage conservation, arts, culture tourism, economy and the environment.

Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador (St. John’s, NF)

The sole organization in the province mandated to preserve one of the most visible dimensions of Newfoundland and Labrador culture – its architectural heritage. The Foundation, an invaluable source of information for historic restoration, supports and contributes to the preservation and restoration of buildings of architectural or historical significance.

Hunter Family Foundation (Local: Calgary, AB)

This foundation’s purpose is to enrich the community’s quality of life through grants to registered charities who meet a significant social, educational or health and wellness need and /or to those providing research in these areas. They favour an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to significant issues that require new approaches to old problems.

Huronia Community Foundation

Serves the people of the Huronia, Ontario region by building permanently endowed charitable funds for the community and making philanthropic grants.

Inspirit Foundation (National: Toronto, ON)

Inspirit Foundation is a national grantmaking organization that funds in the areas of media and arts.

International Grenfell Association (Regional: St. John’s, NL)

The mission of the International Grenfell Association is to provide funds in support of initiatives that benefit the health, education, social and cultural well-being of the people of Northern Newfoundland and coastal Labrador, working in partnership with government and other agencies.

Ivey Foundation (National: Toronto, ON)

This foundation works on forest conservation and sustainability issues. Ivey Foundation typically provides support to national or provincial charitable environmental organizations with a demonstrated capacity and capability to effect change.

Jesse and Julie Rasch Foundation (National: Toronto, ON)

The foundation seeks to achieve enduring change that will improve the quality of life for future generations. Of particular interest are charitable opportunities that address needs in the following areas: education, health and life science, environment, animal welfare, social entrepreneurship, and Jewish programs.

Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (Local: Montreal, QC)

The foundation awards grant for innovative projects within the Montreal Jewish Community. Recipients represent a wide spectrum, including social services, health, culture, and education.

Jewish Foundation of Manitoba (Provincial: Winnipeg, MB)

The foundation supports applications that are of interest and value to our community, as a Jewish Community, in Manitoba. Its primary granting focus is on the Winnipeg area.

The Jordan Leigh Foundation (National; Vankleek Hill, ON, and surrounding areas)

The Jordan Leigh Foundation is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued. Established in memory of Jordan Leigh McCullough, who tragically lost her life while facing challenges with mental health and addiction, the foundation honors her legacy by working to break down the stigmas surrounding these issues. Through compassionate outreach to the homeless, educational presentations, storytelling, workshops and funding for free therapy, we empower individuals to RISE above their struggles, foster open communication, and build stronger communities rooted in resilience and compassion.

The Joyce Family Foundation (Regional: Burlington, ON)

The Joyce Family Foundation is dedicated to supporting the social, economic and emotional well-being of children and youth by empowering them to develop into healthy, confident, independent contributors to Canadian society. The Foundation’s primary focus is to provide access to education for children and youth with significant financial need or facing other socio-economic barriers to success.

Junior League of Toronto (Local: Toronto, ON)

A women’s organization that strives to be the organization of choice for voluntarism and community partnership by educating and training members to be effective leaders and volunteers, researching changing community needs and then developing or expanding direct service projects or programs to meet those needs, and providing trained volunteers, administrative guidance, and financial support to community services.

Ken and Debbie Rubin Public Interest Advocacy Fund (National: Ottawa, ON)

The Ken and Debbie Rubin Public Interest Advocacy Fund provides small grants to novel action projects within Canada that might not otherwise be funded. The Fund was set up in 1999 as an advised fund within the Ottawa Community Foundation. Applications will be considered, but are not limited to, the following areas: social justice projects; consumer and environmental health and safety issues; freedom of information and privacy rights; food safety and sustainable food production; civil liberties issues; public interest investigations; public interest research training; and innovative youth community projects.

KidSport Newfoundland and Labrador (Regional: St. John’s, NL)

KidSport provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport.

Kinsmen Foundation (Provincial: Saskatoon, SK)

The foundation meets once a month to disperse the funds raised through its annual Telemiracle. The foundation acts as an avenue of last resort. All the monies raised through Telemiracle are spent in Saskatchewan to help Saskatchewan children and adults with physical and mental disabilities. Grants from the Kinsmen Foundation have been given for specialized transportation equipment, communication and visual aids, mobility units, therapeutic pools, and sheltered workshops/activity centres. The smallest grant has been for $88.00 and the largest for $1 million.

Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation (Local: Waterloo, ON)

The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation improves the quality of life in Kitchener-Waterloo and area, now and for generations to come, by building community endowment, addressing needs through grantmaking, and providing leadership on key community issues.

Krembil Foundation (National: Toronto, ON)

Grants are focused on helping people through medical research, education and social services. Their primary focus is funding research projects in medicine; particularly those that have difficulty obtaining funding yet have the potential to produce life-altering results. They have also funded several social programs including addiction counseling/rehabilitation, financial advocacy and planning, mental health issues and social awareness, as well as children’s educational programs.

Lac du Bonnet & District Charitable Foundation (Regional: Lac du Bonnet, MB)

The Lac du Bonnet & District Charitable Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to improving the quality of life of residents through the creation and management of funds gifted in perpetuity and the distribution of investment earnings for local charitable purposes. The foundation is a philanthropic organization focused on building permanent endowments to address long-term community challenges as well as meeting immediate needs in the community.

Laidlaw Foundation (National: Toronto, ON)

This organization concentrates on a new youth organizing for change program; the strengthening of core capacity of youth led organizations; helping non-youth organizations become more inclusive to youth; building a youth social infrastructure through multi-year funding of intermediary support groups; helping in the convening of agents interested in exploring issues related, to youth engagement; and commissioning research, position papers and policy analysis.

Lyle S. Hallman Foundation (Waterloo, ON)

The foundation focuses its giving in the Waterloo Region, supporting health, education and children’s initiatives that inspire and grow individual and community potential.

Law Foundation of British Columbia (Provincal: Vancouver, BC)

The foundation uses its income for the benefit of the public of the Province of British Columbia, by supporting programs which advance and promote the rule of law and a just society.

Law Foundation of Ontario (National: Toronto, ON)

A variety of grants are made to Ontario nonprofits (not individuals or for-profit ventures) who help people understand the law and use the law to improve their lives, and ultimately, to advance access to justice. The special Access to Justice Fund is open to nonprofit organizations from across Canada.

Lawson Foundation (National: London, ON)

The Foundation focuses its granting making to enrich the development of very young children, their families and caregivers and to prevent diabetes and improve health care for those with diabetes.

Lending a Hand Society

Lending a Hand Society was established in 2015 by the directors of private Mortgage Investment Company, PHL Capital Corp. Wanting to provide resources that accelerate positive community change, the directors established a platform from which they could give back using philanthropic efforts in the communities they live and do business in. Lending A Hand strongly believes in focusing on charities that support at-risk children and youth, giving them the best chance at success. In selecting charities, Lending A Hand ensures that the charitable organizations align with their values, and that their donations are most effectively applied towards the cause.

Leonard Foundation (National: Toronto, ON)

The foundation is a financial assistance program for students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a Canadian university or affiliated college.

Lethbridge Community Foundation (Lethbridge, AB)

For 30 years, this foundation has been building and endowment fund and offering grants to community groups in the Lethbridge area.

Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF)

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is the grantmaking arm of Lions Clubs International (LCI). The foundation’s mission is to support the efforts of Lions clubs around the world in serving their local and global communities by funding humanitarian service projects.

The Lobstick Foundation (Regional: British Columbia)

The Lobstick Foundation provides funding to assist girls and women who need a helping hand to reach their educational and career goals.

Local Investment Toward Employment (LITE) (Local: Winnipeg, MB)

Local Investment Toward Employment (LITE) is a nonprofit granting organization that supports community economic development (CED) initiatives that build capacity and provide jobs in Winnipeg’s inner city.

London (ON) Community Foundation (London, ON)

Makes grants to organizations in London, and Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford counties, to enhance the quality of life. It solicits and accepts charitable gifts for the purpose of establishing and building permanent endowment funds.

Lotte and John Hecht Memorial Foundation (Vancouver, BC)

The foundation provides funding to support alternative medicine, economic education, and organizations that help the needy.

Lymphoma Foundation of Canada (National: Toronto, ON)

The foundation supports lymphoma research and promotes education and awareness about this disease.

MakeWay Foundation

Explore our grants to see the work MakeWay supports to effect positive environmental and social change. We update this grants data quarterly, to increase transparency around MakeWay programmatic activities and partnerships. We also post our grants using best practices in open data.

Max Bell Foundation (Calgary, AB)

Max Bell Foundation encourages the development of innovative ideas that impact public policies and practices with an emphasis on health and wellness, education, and the environment.

Maytree Foundation

A Canadian charitable foundation established in 1982, Maytree is active in funding projects that address wealth disparity and migration.

MAZON Canada

MAZON Canada allocates funds twice a year to agencies across Canada that fight hunger on the front lines. Since 1986, MAZON has allocated about $7,000,000 dollars to hunger programs across the country.

J.W. McConnell Family Foundation (National: Montreal, QC)

The foundation is a private family foundation that funds initiatives of national significance which address challenges for Canadian society by engaging people, by building resilient communities, and by developing a strong knowledge base for the work that the foundation supports.

McLean Foundation (National: Toronto, ON)

The foundation makes grants in a wide range of areas, including arts, conservation, education, health and welfare. It maintains a flexible policy, with particular emphasis on projects showing promise of general social benefit but which may initially lack broad public appeal.

T.R. Meighen Family Foundation (Regional)

The T.R. Meighen Family Foundation aims to encourage strategic and creative initiatives benefiting youth at risk in the province of New Brunswick, southern Ontario, and the Montreal area.

Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia (Regional: Dartmouth, NS)

The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia grants funds that enhance the services provided by the Capital District Mental Health Program (CDMHP). CDMHP Grants are for projects that typically would not receive funding from capital or operating budgets.The organization also administers a Provincial Grants Program to support individuals and organizations to undertake programs or services that will benefit the mental health of individuals throughout Nova Scotia.

Metcalf Foundation (National: Toronto, ON)

The foundation focuses on three primary areas: the performing arts, the environment, and social services. However, it does occasionally support organizations with mandates outside of these focus areas.

Muttart Foundation (The) (Edmonton, AB)

The foundation considers applications from registered charitable organizations in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The Foundation’s funding guidelines are focused on two main areas: Early Childhood Development and Strengthening the Charitable Sector.

Nanaimo Community Foundation (Nanaimo, BC)

With hopes of assisting in the positive development of the local community, the Nanaimo Community Foundation has set the following goals: to develop awareness, respect and appreciation of the arts; to support initiatives within Nanaimo that promote full access to services for children and their families; to assist in making the lifelong learning experience positive, accessible, exciting and practical; to promote health enhancing attitudes and behaviours in young people.

Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (Regional: St. John’s, NL)

The council’s purpose is to foster the arts of the province by operating financial assistance programmes; providing services and resources; and by working with government and the community for development in the arts.

Niagara Community Foundation (Regional: St. Catharines, ON)

The foundation serves the people of the Niagara Peninsula by building permanently endowed charitable funds for the changing needs and opportunities of the community, making grants, and providing leadership that contributes to the health and vitality of the community.

Nickle Family Foundation (Calgary, AB)

The foundation’s goal is to strengthen the community by funding non-profit organizations in Alberta which excel at serving important community needs. Funding priorities change over time in response to the Directors’ perceptions of need within the community. The foundation funds broadly across the sectors of social services, culture, education and health. In recent years social services has been a strong focus.

Okanagan Basin Water Board (Local: Okanagan Region, BC)

The Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program provides funds for projects that conserve and protect water, based on the recognition that we are all part of “One Valley, One Water.” Eligible applicants include Okanagan First Nations and Non-profit community organizations.

Ontario Arts Council (Ontario: Toronto, ON)

OACF is a public charitable foundation established in 1991 to encourage and facilitate private giving to the arts. The OACF works closely with donors to establish endowments, to create awards, grants and scholarships, to develop selection criteria, and to set up qualified, respected selection panels.

Ontario Arts Foundation (Ontario: Toronto, ON)

The foundation holds over 270 endowments established by individuals, foundations, corporations and arts organizations. It has assets of more than $40 million and disburses over $2 million in support of the arts in Ontario each year.

Ontario HIV Treatment Network

Supports advances in treatment of HIV and AIDS by funding research, developing clinical software, and creating a world-leading observational database. It is funded by Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and serves people living with HIV, clinicians, AIDS service organizations, researchers, and government.

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) (Ontario: Toronto, ON)

The OTF is an agency of the Government of Ontario. The foundation builds healthy and vibrant communities throughout Ontario by strengthening the capacity of not-for-profit and charitable organizations through investments in community-based initiatives. OTF welcomes applications in four sectors – arts and culture, the environment, human and social services and sports and recreation.

OpenRoad Foundation

The OpenRoad Foundation advances its values through philanthropy in the areas of Environment, Education, and Community Life, supporting sustainability initiatives, academic success, and community empowerment.

Ottawa Community Foundation (Local: Ottawa, ON)

The Ottawa Community Foundation (OCF) is a public, non-profit organization created by and for the people of Ottawa. Connecting people who care with causes that matter since 1987, the Foundation works with the community as a trusted partner to fulfill impact philanthropy and bring about positive, systemic and sustainable change in our city, regionally, nationally and beyond.

Parks Foundation Calgary (Local: Calgary, AB)

The mission of the Parks Foundation Calgary is to enhance the quality of life of all Calgarians through the development of parks, preservation of river valleys, and support of amateur sport.

Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation (Regional: Qualicum Beach, BC)

A permanent collection of endowed funds for the long term benefit of the community. The foundation supports a broad range of charitable activities that address the emerging and changing community needs and opportunities, through local charitable organizations.

Paterson Foundation (Regional: Thunder Bay, ON)

Grants are made to charitable, nonprofit organizations with the major emphasis on projects and programs in the areas of education, health care, religion, social welfare, and the arts. The foundation’s prime areas of interest are Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Northwestern Ontario.

Path Forward Community Fund (Provincial: British Columbia)

The objective of the Path Forward Community Funds is to increase community safety planning and capacity building to ensure the self-determination of Indigenous communities in addressing Indigenous-specific systemic causes of gender-based violence. Organizations may submit more than one application provided the intended outcomes of the projects are different.

PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being (PEI)

 The PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being provides funding to PEI-based non-profits to support projects and initiatives focused on strengthening the resilience of individuals, families and communities to improve mental well-being outcomes. Eligible organizations can apply for single-year grants and multi-year grants through two cycles per year.

Port Coquitlam Community Foundation (Local: Port Coquitlam)

The Port Coquitlam Community Foundation builds endowments in partnership with the community to preserve and enhance the quality of life today and in the future for residents of Port Coquitlam. Donations made to the PoCo Foundation are prudently invested, and the generated revenue creates a continuous stream of funding for organizations serving the residents of Port Coquitlam.

Port Moody Foundation (Local: Port Moody, BC)

The Port Moody Foundation builds endowments in partnership with the community to preserve and enhance the quality of life today and in the future for residents of Port Moody. Through the growth of endowment funds, they award grants to local charitable organizations in support of cultural, environmental, ecological, and recreational activities within the Port Moody.

PrairieAction Foundation (Regional: Calgary, AB)

Under its CARE Grant Program, the Foundation funds community-based organizations in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan to do research into solutions to violence and abuse. An annual call for letters of intent is done each January.

Prince George Community Foundation (Regional: Prince George, BC)

The foundation administers a permanent fund built and continually increased by donations from individuals and corporations. It funds a wide range of community projects.

Project Change Foundation (National)

The Project Change Foundation is a Canadian charitable foundation that supports positive change in communities across our country. We do this by providing small grants and other support to new or emerging charities with a clear vision for improving their communities or the environment.

Quesnel Community Foundation (Regional: Quesnel, BC)

The Quesnel Community Foundation supports a wide range of projects that are of demonstrated benefit to area residents. Funded activities provide a direct service to the community, or take an innovative approach to addressing changing needs and concerns within the North Cariboo region.

RADIUS SFU Participatory Grantmaking Initiative (Provincial: Vancouver, BC)

This grant supports projects or initiatives that tackle systemic issues experienced by racialized refugee and migrant communities in British Columbia.

Rare Disease Foundation (National: Vancouver, BC)

This organization is comprised of researchers, caregivers, and families, working together to find solutions for children and families affected by rare disease. The foundation also offers a micro-grant program.

Real Estate Foundation of BC (Provincial: Vancouver, BC)

The Foundation’s mission is to use its resources for the benefit of British Columbians by supporting efforts that improve all aspects of land use and real estate practices. The Real Estate Foundation provides both project funding and endowment grants to nonprofit organizations.

Registered Nurses Foundation of British Columbia (Regional: Vancouver, BC)

The Registered Nurses Foundation (RNF) is a registered, charitable organization that raises money for bursaries for students enrolled in basic, post-basic, refresher, specialty, and graduate education programs in nursing, or involved in nursing research in their education.

Richard Ivey Foundation (National: Toronto, ON)

The Foundation supports projects and organizations in Ontario or national projects that include Ontario. It does not fund projects occurring in other regions of the country or outside Canada. Guidelines vary with each of the granting programs: biodiversity in forest- dominated ecosystems; information technology in health care; general program.

Rick Hansen Foundation (Vancouver, BC)

Works to find a cure for paralysis and to improve the lives of people with disabilities. The Foundation also awards millions of dollars in research and rehabilitation grants.

Rotary Club of Etobicoke (Local: Etobicoke, ON)

The Rotary Club of Etobicoke gives away $250,000 or more in grants each year. For local projects, organizations should visit the website and click the “Request a Donation from Our Club” link. This will take them to an online donation request form. Local projects should have an impact within the Etobicoke (west end of Toronto) area. For international projects, organizations can contact the Club President or the Director of International Service directly. Contact information is available on the club website.

Rotary Foundation (International: Evanston, IL)

A not-for-profit corporation that supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs.

RCMP Foundation (formerly knows as the Mounted Police Foundation) (National: Ottawa, ON)

By investing in community and youth development the MPF helps support RCMP community policing. It funds youth-based community groups in their efforts to support community policing and instilling national pride, ultimately creating safer communities.

Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Education Foundation (National)

This foundation annually awards $1000 scholarships to serving Royal Canadian Sea Cadets entering a university or community college course leading to a degree or diploma.

Rozsa Foundation (Local: Calgary, AB)

The foundation supports Calgary-based registered charitable arts organizations in the areas of performing arts, literary and visual arts, and festivals.

Salt Spring Island Foundation (Regional: Salt Spring Island, BC)

The Salt Spring Island Foundation is a community foundation whose purpose is to enhance the quality of life in our island community. It does this by providing grants to support a wide range of the island’s registered charitable organizations.

Sarnia Community Foundation

We work with donors to grow and manage permanent and short term funds. Each fund at the SCF is unique and reflects the interests of the individual(s), company or agency who has chosen to make a lasting difference in our community. We make grants to projects and programmes managed by organizations dedicated to making the community a better place. We support arts, culture & heritage, community well being, children, youth & families, environment & animal welfare, health, wellness & recreation, and literacy, education & employment. We support leadership initiatives in the community by providing a platform for emerging ideas, assisting community agencies with expertise in finance and policy development while promoting the not for profit or social impact sector. We aim to respond to community issues and needs now and in the future. Since our first day of operation in 1983 we have made an impact on over 150 local organizations and thousands of people in the community. We’ve returned more than five million dollars through grants, scholarships and projects to our community.

Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation (Regional: Regina, SK)

The foundation’s principal mandate is to provide financial support to heritage projects at the provincial and community level that seek to conserve, research, interpret, develop, and promote Saskatchewan’s diverse heritage resources.

S’Cool Life Fund (National)

The S’Cool Life Fund provides funding to Canadian nonprofit elementary schools to support DREAMS — drama, recreation, extra-curricular, arts, music, or sports. S’Cool does not look to fund core academic subjects, but instead those areas that fall outside of the core curriculum but are no less important for a child’s development.

SickKids Foundation (National: Toronto, ON)

We invest our communities’ contributions in outstanding pediatric care, research, and education to help children at SickKids, throughout Canada, and around the world.

Sir Joseph Flavelle Foundation (Regional: Toronto, ON)

The mandate of the Sir Joseph Flavelle Foundation is to fund Ontario-based initiatives which intend to have positive social impact while subsequently supporting and providing an opportunity for decedents of the Flavelle family to celebrate the importance of giving back to the community.

Sunset Community Foundation (Local: Grand Bend, ON)

The Foundation is home to the Greater Grand Bend Community Fund and the South Huron Community Fund, which includes the municipality-funded South Huron Vitality Fund. These funds focused on supporting charities and projects in the communities. SCF supports the Funds by providing administrative, granting and investment services.

Sunshine Coast Foundation (Provincial: British Columbia)

Sunshine Coast Foundation provides sustainable funding to local charities by pooling and investing donor contributions. Through its Vital Signs program, it shares research to support informed community decision-making.

J.R. Smallwood Foundation for Newfoundland and Labrador Studies (Regional: St. John’s, NL)

Promotes and supports research in the areas of the humanities and social sciences through projects that contribute substantively to the knowledge of Newfoundland and Labrador.

SOCAN Foundation (National: Don Mills, ON)

An independent organization guided by a board which consists of composers, songwriters and music publishers. The SOCAN Foundation is dedicated to fostering musical creativity and promoting a better understanding of the role of these creators in today’s society. It also administers for SOCAN its granting programs which are aimed at encouraging performance opportunities for Canadian music creators.

Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation (Regional: Prince George, BC)

Our Mission is to nurture our trusted relationships with our generous donors, healthcare and community partners, and champion exceptional health outcomes for Northern BC.

St. Albert Community Foundation (Regional: St. Albert, AB)

This foundation supports charitable organizations working in the St. Albert community. Their funding priorities include programs for youth, social services, arts and culture, recreation, and programs for seniors.

Stevens Family Foundation (National: Dartmouth, NS)

Stevens Family Foundation was established in 2008 to continue B.D Stevens and L.B. Stevens’ legacies of giving back to the greater community. In keeping with the family’s philosophy of giving, the Foundation has supported many worthwhile charitable organizations since its inception.

Sussex Area Community Foundation (Local: Sussex, NB)

The Sussex and Area Community Foundation is a locally run public foundation governed by a board of volunteers. They work to build and manage endowment funds that support local charities and community priorities.

Terry Fox Foundation, The (National: Toronto, ON)

Since 1980, when Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope, The Terry Fox Run has raised over $250 million for cancer research. Terry Fox specifically requested that all monies raised in his name be used for innovative cancer research projects, ones that may not be regularly funded by the National Cancer Institute of Canada (NCIC).

The Community Foundation (Saint John, NB)

The foundation was established to provide a way for people to make gifts to the community that will continue to be beneficial into the future, regardless of changing social conditions.

Toronto Arts Council Foundation (Toronto, ON)

TACF was established in July, 1995, as a Toronto-based repository for legacies and other gifts from individuals, families, corporations and trusts that wish to support the arts in Toronto. It encourages partnerships between public and private sectors and supports artists and arts organizations seeking innovative arts initiatives across all disciplines.

Tree Canada (National: Ottawa, ON)

Tree Canada provides education, technical assistance, resources and financial support to encourage Canadians and Canadian municipalities to plant and care for trees in rural and urban areas. Programs include the Greening Canada’s Schools funding stream.

Trudeau Foundation (National: Montreal, QC)

The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation invests in people and ideas. It offers a neutral meeting ground to contemplate and address the major issues affecting our society and our future through research, learning, scholarship and debate.

United Church of Canada Foundation (National: Toronto, ON)

This foundation considers grants to projects that will benefit The United Church of Canada as a whole, or a broad constituency within The United Church of Canada (or a partner organization), will continue to have an impact after the grant is expended, and will strengthen the capacity of organizations that further the work of The United Church of Canada.

United Way of the Fraser Valley (Local: Abbotsford, BC)

United Way provides essential social service grants to agencies to ensure that there is a strong safety net of services available to individuals in need throughout the community. They also offer impact grants to programs that help children age 0 – 6 succeed, as well as those that work to reduce poverty, and those that address homelessness and affordable housing.

Vancouver Foundation (British Columbia: Vancouver, BC)

This is Canada’s largest community foundation. They work with donors to support a wide range of community projects in: arts, animal welfare, education, environment, homelessness, children, youth, health, social development, and disabilities. The foundation holds over 1200 endowment funds.

Vancouver Heritage Foundation (Local: Vancouver, BC)

The Vancouver Heritage Foundation is a registered charity supporting the conservation of heritage buildings and structures in recognition of their contribution to the city’s economy, sustainability and culture. The foundation provides economic incentive to heritage building owners for the maintenance and restoration of their buildings.

Victoria Foundation (Local: Victoria, BC)

The foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in southern Vancouver Island through the creation and management of funds gifted in perpetuity, and the distribution of their earnings for charitable purposes including social services, culture, health and education.

Vittoria & District Foundation (Vittoria, ON)

The foundation aims to provide assistance, support and encouragement to facilities and activities which benefit the community, foster a sense of community pride and civic satisfaction, promote the advancement of education, and assist with the continuation and expansion of a heritage program of research, compilation, cataloguing and archiving of local history resources.

Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation (National: Toronto, ON)

Dedicated to supporting programs that strengthen Canada and enhance the well-being of all Canadians. Within its areas of interest, the Foundation funds innovative ventures that seek to make a discernible impact on the future of Canada by encouraging social act ion and strengthening the development of public policy.

West Vancouver Community Foundation (Local: West Vancouver, BC)

The West Vancouver Community Foundation is a reflection of the great value that individuals, families, and businesses place on West Vancouver, its heritage, its people and its communities. Since 1979, when the Foundation was established, donors have helped create a charitable endowment of over $10 million, the income from which supports non-profit organizations, community projects, and scholarships, today and into the future.

Weston Family Foundation (National: Toronto, ON)

A Canadian charitable foundation committed to making grants in Canada for the benefit of Canadians, the majority of this foundation’s funds are now directed to specific organizations which undertake innovative work in the areas of education and environment. In addition to its principal ongoing commitments, the foundation makes a number of trustee-initiated grants each year.

Wilburforce Foundation (International: Seattle, WA)

This organization is a private, philanthropic foundation that supports efforts to create a network of protected core reserves, corridors, and buffer zones across Western North America that will support ecologically effective landscapes and viable wildlife populations.

Wildlife Habitat Canada (National: Ottawa, ON)

Through a legislative arrangement with Environment Canada, revenues associated with the sale of the Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp are forwarded to WHC, which provides funding for wildlife habitat conservation programs across Canada. Since the grant program’s inception in 1985, WHC has contributed more than $50 million in support of hundreds of habitat conservation projects.

William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

This US foundation funds organizations working to protect land and rivers that are essential to healthy biodiversity, and also works to ensure continued protection of these spaces through broad-based funding. Western Canadian provinces are also eligible for funding.

WindsorEssex Community Foundation (Local: Windsor, ON)

The WindsorEssex Community Foundation is a perpetual community trust that manages legacy funds, makes grants to support community programs and develops partnerships among community organizations. The foundation is committed to supporting and strengthening the community by inspiring philanthropy.

Winnipeg Foundation (Regional: Winnipeg, MB)

The Winnipeg Foundation, Canada’s first community foundation, is a collection of permanent endowment funds, pooled and invested, with the income distributed as grants to local charitable organizations. The grants support a wide range of community projects-from arts, heritage and education to health, culture, and the environment.

Yellowknife Community Foundation (Local: Yellowknife, NT)

The Yellowknife Community Foundation was formed in 1993 to provide interested individuals and organizations with a means of supporting projects in the community for the enduring future.

Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (Toronto, ON)

Each year, YPI Canada grants hundreds of thousands of dollars to community-based social service charities, 100% decided by thousands of high school students in our school-based youth philanthropy project.

Zukerman Family Foundation (Ontario: Toronto, ON)

The foundation was established in 1986 to honour the memory of Barry Zukerman, a successful member of the Canadian financial community. It provides support to a variety of registered charities across the country.

Corporate Funding Programs

Looking to secure corporate funding support? We’ve curated a list of corporations with funding programs in Canada. If you see a program that is missing, or an update that is needed, please email editor@charityvillage.com.

Adobe

The Adobe Foundation supports programs and organizations that help make communities better, stronger, and more vibrant places to live, work, and do business. Adobe partners with employees to direct where Adobe Foundation funds are locally distributed through the Adobe Employee Community Fund. These grants are employee-directed based on local needs and implemented by Corporate Responsibility Action Teams.

Affinity Credit Union (Regional: Saskatchewan)

Affinity gives at least 3% of its pre-tax income to community charities, including those working in the areas of economic development, the environment, youth programming, arts and culture, affordable housing, community building, healthcare, and agriculture.

Air Canada

The company considers requests for donations from organizations working to improve the lives of Canada’s youth as well as those conducting research into diseases. In some cases they make cash donations, in many others they donate promotional tickets.

Allstate Foundation of Canada (National: Markham, ON)

Provides grants to charities and not-for-profit organizations that are involved in a variety of activities and/or educational initiatives around crime prevention, road safety, and home safety.

Alterna Savings

Alterna commits 2% of their pre-tax profits to the communities they serve. They offer a community grants program, sponsorships, scholarships, and a community micro loan program.

Assumption Life

Assumption Life gives preference to donation and sponsorship requests from the health sector, focuing their efforts in the area of cancer research.

AstraZeneca Canada

This company focuses their funding on organizations with educational, research, and health promotion initiatives in health-care fields in which the company also has specific expertise. They also support community initiatives in Mississauga, Ontario and St. Laurent, Quebec, where many of their employees live and work.

Atco Electric

Atco assists charities in the communities in which the company operates. Their main areas of focus are community safety, the environment, education, and community projects such as community services, arts and culture, or community infrastructure.

BC Hydro – Community Investment

Provides donations, sponsorships and scholarships to support the cultural, social and economic well being of BC’s communities.

Bell Let’s Talk Canada (Regional: Atlantic Canada, Ontario, Quebec)

Committed to helping build healthy, vibrant and safe communities across the region. We create partnerships with organizations that help our youngest citizens reach their full potential and provide them with the resources they need to grow into happy, healthy adults.

Best Buy Canada

Best Buy supports communities across Canada through various initiatives, including the Best in Class fund which provides technology to schools in need. Local Best Buy stores also have individual giving budgets, with the mandate to donate the funds to local, nonprofit, youth-oriented organizations. They also offer a Community Partner Award program which encourages staff to volunteer time to local nonprofit agencies.

BLG Foundation

The BLG Foundation, run by Borden Ladner Gervais, was created to raise funds and coordinate donations to registered Canadian charities in need of support. The majority of donations are made to charitable, educational, cultural, and social initiatives.

BMO Financial Group

BMO welcomes the opportunity to contribute to both large and small organizations across a variety of areas including education, health, arts and culture, civic and community, and sports and athletics. Although support is broadly based, the focus is on assisting organizations and initiatives that encourage and facilitate learning.

Calgary Co-op

Calgary Co-op supports and contributes to local organizations, including providing support to the United Way, the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank, sponsoring numerous charitable fundraising activities and initiating work experience programs for the physically and intellectually challenged.

Canada Post Community Foundation

The Canada Post Community Foundation is a registered charity distributing grants to Canadian schools, charities and community organizations that provide programming to children and youth (up to age 21). Every dollar raised goes directly to recipients – Canada Post covers all administrative costs.

Canada Safeway

The Canada Safeway Foundation supports initiatives that feed, protect, and nurture children and families. In addition, the Foundation champions three company-wide causes: breast cancer research, prostate cancer research, and disaster relief in time of crisis.

Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities

Canadian Tire Jumpstart is a community-based charitable program that helps kids in financial need aged 4 -18 participate in organized sports and recreation such as hockey, dance, soccer and swimming so they can develop important life skills, self esteem and confidence. Canadian Tire’s charitable activies also extend into community initiatives, the community crisis program, and the regional disaster recovery program.

Canfor Good Things Come From Trees Foundation (Regional: Vancouver, BC)

The Canfor Good Things Come From Trees Foundation is an independent registered charity that invests in equitable, inclusive, community-focused and environmentally sustainable programs to build a future where everyone can thrive.

Cascades (Regional: Kingsey Falls, QC)

Cascades provides donations and sponsorships to community organizations and organizations working in the fields of education, the environment, health, culture and sports.

CIBC Community Investment Program

As one of Canada’s largest corporate donors, CIBC is committed to fostering strong, healthy communities. Its support extends to health, education, community, arts and culture, the environment and United Way agencies, with a focus on youth.

CN Community Investment Program

CN focuses its funding in four core areas: community safety, transportation education, community response, and United Way/Centraide.

ConocoPhillips Canada

ConocoPhillips provides grants and contributions to nonprofits in communities where their employees live and work. They focus mainly on initiatives that benefit education, the environment, and health and safety.

Co-operators (The)

As a financial services organization providing insurance and financial service products, we have a responsibility to support the efforts of charitable organizations in Canada to ensure a safer, healthier and happier environment. In reviewing requests for funding, the following four main criteria are considered: to help a significant number of people; to help people help themselves; to have local Co-operators Board and/or staff involvement and/or support; to have broad community support.

Corus Entertainment

A Canadian-based media and entertainment company, Corus offers assistance in the areas of public benefit, corporate sponsorship, charitable donations, and local fundraising. Established funds relate primarily to the arts and assisting new and upcoming entertainers and producers. The primary focus of their giving strategy is on improving the lives of Canadian children by supporting programs that support play and development through arts and entertainment and improving the lives of Canadian women and their families by supporting programs and initiatives that offer training, skills development and tools that enhance the economic and personal independence of women.

Desjardins Insurance Agents

Desjardins Insurance Agents is committed to supporting initiatives that promote safety, excellence in education, and community development. They offer various grant programs for registered Canadian charities in the provinces of Alberta, Ontario and New Brunswick. Celebrate My Drive, Neighbourhood Assist, and the Youth Advisory Board are a few examples of the grant programs they offer.

Devon Canada

Since their inception, Devon Canada’s three signature programs: Investing in People, Science Giants, and Safe and Healthy Communities, have aimed to support and improve organizations in the communities where Devon employees live and work. Devon’s signature grants serve to help community organizations with capacity building and recruitment, innovation and science education, and safe and healthy lifestyles for individuals, youth and families in Devon’s operating areas.

EPCOR (Regional: Western Canada)

EPCOR considers participation in community programs that are based in communities where they operate and are focused on life’s essentials: food, water, shelter, safety, energy and education. To receive funding from EPCOR’s Community Investment program, your organization must be a registered nonprofit or charitable organization in good standing with the approving authorities.

First West Foundation (Regional: BC)

First West Foundation supports local community groups with initiatives to improve families’ quality of life and build strong communities. They also offer scholarships, community partnerships, and sponsorships.

Fluor

Fluor’s giving programs focus on community organizations in those locations around the world where the company has a presence. They support organizations working in education, human services, culture, and public affairs.

GlaxoSmithKline Canada

Committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. Charitable and community programs support projects that are innovative, sustainable and results-oriented.

Google Grants (National)

Google Grants is an in-kind donation program awarding free AdWords advertising to selected charitable organisations. Google supports organizations sharing their philosophy of community service in areas such as science and technology, education, global public health, the environment, youth advocacy, and the arts.

Honda Canada Foundation

At the heart of its charitable focus, the Honda Canada Foundation values: education, environment, and engineering. The Foundation uses these three areas as guiding principles in its charitable focus on the belief that a healthy understanding of each area will help both individuals and communities flourish.

Hewlett Packard (HP) Canada

HP’s philanthropy and education programs focus on developing and supporting programs and partnerships that showcase HP technology while promoting educational opportunity and e-inclusion for people in underserved communities in Canada and around the world.

The Home Depot Canada Foundation

The Home Depot Canada Foundation is committed to supporting initiatives that help put an end to youth homelessness in Canada.

La Fondation Home Depot Canada s’est engagée à appuyer des projets visant à mettre fin à l’itinérance juvénile au Canada.

Hydro One

Hydro One funds charitable organizations delivering innovative community programs. It focuses its charitable giving on four areas: safety and injury prevention; energy education; United Way campaigns throughout Ontario; and local community causes.

IA Financial Group

Industrial Alliance supports various aid and development organizations with direct financial support in the form of donations and sponsorships, giving preference to organizations that aim to improve quality of life and focus on either the health, university education or social service sectors.

Insurance Corporation of British Columbia

ICBC community grants program helps make a difference in the lives of people in British Columbia by supporting the road safety and injury recovery initiatives of community organizations.

Imperial Oil Charitable Foundation

Over half of the foundation’s grants are in the field of education. About 30% are made to programs in the fields of community activities, health, social services and civic causes, and about 15% of grants are made to arts and culture activities in communities where Imperial Oil has employees.

Indigo Love of Reading Fund

The Indigo Love of Reading Fund provides new books and learning materials to high-needs elementary schools, enhancing the literacy and self-esteem of students. Indigo Books & Music Inc. commits more than $1.5 million annually to schools across the country.

Irving Oil Company – Community Giving Program (Regional: Atlantic Canada)

A strong supporter of communities throughout Atlantic Canada, Irving is involved in the regions where its employees and customers live and work. The company has identified three key areas of giving: environment, education, and community need.

Jays Care Foundation (Regional: Toronto, ON)

Jays Care Foundation, the charitable arm of the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club, empowers children and youth in need, inspiring them to make positive choices and helping them realize their dreams by providing access to programs that support physical activity, education, and life-skill development.

Keg Spirit Foundation (National: Richmond, BC)

The foundation concentrates on supporting charities that focus on the development of children and youth. Letters of interest are accepted throughout the year, and grants are expected to be in the amount of $5,000.

KPMG Foundation

In addition to providing grants to post-secondary institutions across Canada, the KPMG Foundation supports a wide variety of activities relating to healthcare, children and youth needs, communities, and the environment, although grants to organizations in other fields are made. They also run an employee matching donation program.

Loblaw

Loblaw provides a number of forms of community investment, including administering the President’s Choice Children’s Charity Foundation. They also offer local store donations and grants, an after school program grant, and a colleague volunteer grant program. The company’s granting priorities include healthy kids, green communities, and the support of local food banks.

Manulife Financial

By promoting healthy futures, supporting leaders of tomorrow and by being a partner in the community, globally, Manulife Financial is committed to giving back to the community.

Mastercard Foundation

The foundation’s mission is to advance effective and innovative programs in microfinance and youth education worldwide. Their goal is to help create opportunities for people to harness their own skills and resources to improve their quality of life.

McKesson Foundation (National)

McKesson offers regional grants across Canada to organizations whose mission is to assist children and youth in the areas of health and education. This unique program allows McKesson Canada employees who volunteer with local organizations to bring forward projects that they are working on. Additionally, McKesson encourages employees to volunteer by offering a charitable incentive program, and also a matching gift program.

Meridian Credit Union (Regional: Ontario)

Through our Good Neighbour Program, Meridian supports a broad range of events and initiatives that make our neighbourhoods strong, vibrant and inclusive. They support organizations and causes that contribute to local economic development, the social fabric of the community or improving the local environment. They also look for events that engage their employees in the community.

Microsoft Canada

Microsoft assists charities, nonprofits, and community groups across the country with support through financial aid, software, services, and volunteer support by its employees.

MLSE Foundation (Regional: Toronto, ON)

Run by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, this is the official foundation of four local sports teams, including the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Raptors. The foundation funds projects focusing on at-risk youth in Ontario, including projects that involve hockey, basketball, soccer, or other physical education intiatives, as well as community and social services programs.

Molson Inc.

Molson gives to the community through a variety of initiatives that help build consumer loyalty and establish the Molson presence in large and small communities across Canada. Funding interests include youth leadership, volunteers, education, and sports.

The Molson Foundation

The Molson Foundation brings together community organizations and institutions from across Canada to shape innovation and create lasting change for the benefit of society. By focusing our impact on the areas of education, health, the arts and humanities, we draw on history to better the future.

Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation

The Montreal Canadiens Childrenís Foundation provides help and support to children in need. The foundation approves and supports projects that are aimed at underprivileged youth up to 17 years of age and whose objectives are: a healthy lifestyle through regular, physical activity and healthy eating habits and personal development through educational recreational activities.

Nestle Canada

Nestle Canada’s charitable and nonprofit support is directed toward programs and organizations that support healthy active living, with specific emphasis on encouraging physical activity in children, youth, and their families, all in a non-competitive setting.

Nissan Canada Foundation

Dedicated to serving Canadian senior citizens, the foundation helps raise and distribute funds to nonprofit organizations that serve seniors. It also works to raise awareness about the needs and concerns of seniors.

Ontario Power Generation

The company’s corporate citizenship program complements employees’ individual contributions by supporting not-for-profit organizations and local groups undertaking innovative programs to strengthen and support healthy, vibrant communities. Of particular interest to Ontario Power Generation are programs that promote environmental initiatives and excellence in science and technology.

Oracle Canada

Through Oracle Giving, Oracle Canada responds directly to the financial needs of medical research, endangered animal protection, environmental protection, and K-12 math, science and technology education.

PetSmart Charities

Formed to fight pet overpopulation, this division of the PetSmart company provides a multitude of resources to animal welfare organizations, including spay/neuter and horse care grants.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada Foundation

Through the Leadership Grants program, the foundation offers grants to existing or emerging charity leaders to support the advancement of their professional development and organizational goals.

Prospera Credit Union

Local charitable organizations and our neighbours can do more good supported by Prospera’s financial, social, and emotional investment in our communities. Our grants, sponsorships, and donations promote Local Good.

RBH Giving Back

As a part of Giving Back, RBH encourages charities focused on education, the environment, or community development to apply for a grant worth up to $25,000. The initiative aligns with sustainable development goals outlined by the United Nations.

Rexall Care Network

Rexall Care Network is dedicated to supporting Canadian charities that focus on caregivers and caregiving. For two decades, Rexall Care Network has been committed to giving back to and supporting local communities, raising over $20 million. In 2018, Rexall Care Network shifted their focus to address a growing and underserved need: unpaid caregivers.

Rick’s Heart Foundation

The Rick and Sue Foundation works hard to improve the poverty situation in Surrey and the surrounding greater Vancouver area by funding community building events and charities, addiction recovery centres and collecting monetary and clothing donations.

RBC

In the company’s “Community Centre”, find a wide range of information about the bank’s donation, sponsorship and voluntarism programs.

Saputo

Saputo focuses its community involvement on organizations that foster youth development, targeting three general areas: childrenís nutrition, physical activity (especially soccer), and youth entrepreneurship.

SaskEnergy

Through their Share the Warmth Fund, SaskEnergy supports Saskatchewan projects that fall into three categories – education, community, and Saskatchewan pride. An overall preference is given to projects that help better the lives of disadvantaged youth.

SaskTel

Provides broad support to all Saskatchewan communities, with a focus of support on activities linked to technology, diversity, youth, and rural life.

serve360

Grounded in the same core values that have been in place since the company’s founding, Marriott International’s sustainability and social impact platform, Serve 360, is the company’s framework for making a positive and sustainable impact wherever we do business.

Shell Canada

Provides funding primarily in the areas of education and the environment, and supports local communities through the Shell Community Service Fund.

Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health

Shoppers Foundation for Women’s HealthTM is our commitment to fostering health equity for all women in Canada. In collaboration with over 370 charities, we’re increasing awareness of women’s health issues and ensuring equitable and accessible care so all women in Canada can live healthier lives.

Sifton Family Foundation

Established in 1989, Sifton Family Foundation provides support to a wide range of community projects. Those working with children, youth, and families, with an emphasis on the issue of teen pregnancy, are particularly favoured.

Softchoice

Softchoice Cares is an employee-driven philanthropic program focused on creating equal access to education and knowledge through technology. Our POWER UP technology grants provide access to technology and 21st century learning for publicly-funded elementary and middle schools in disadvantaged neighbourhoods. Schools in Toronto and Montreal (as well as Seattle, Los Angeles, Denver, Dallas and Atlanta) serving students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 are eligible to apply for grants of up to $10,000 (one grant per city, in local currency) in 2016.

Suncor Energy

Suncor is committed to enhancing the quality of life through investments that strengthen the communities in which Suncor operates, advance education, address environmental issues, and support the volunteer efforts and charitable giving of their employees. They do this through sponsorship, charitable donations, and employee giving programs.

Tandia Cooperative Banking

Tandia aligns with partners and develops opportunities that embrace our local communities and we cultivate initiatives that enhance cooperative community living.

Tangerine Project Forward

Tangerine is committed to empowering Canadians and they believe that building up confident, optimistic individuals will help form the backbone of strong communities. That’s why they’re partnering with organizations and supporting initiatives that encourage self-esteem, leadership, belonging and acceptance – things we all need to create a bright way forward for ourselves and others.

TD Bank Financial Group (TDBFG)

TDDFG’s charitable giving philosophy places emphasis on three fundamental elements of a bright future – children’s health, children’s education and literacy, and the environment.

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation

A non-profit organization established by TD Bank Group that provides funding support for initiatives that make a positive impact on the Canadian environment.

Telus

Telus’ community investment efforts are focused in three areas – arts and culture, education and sport, and health and well-being in our environment. Their community boards are located in regions across Canada to better administer the company’s community investment program.

Thrifty Foods

Thrifty Foods offers community support to BC charities and registered societies that operate in a community where Thrifty Foods does business. They support organizations working in the following areas: arts and culture, the environment, education, health and wellness, sport, and children and youth.

TransAlta

TransAlta invests in various programs that enhance the communities it serves, specifically those programs focused on one or more of the following areas: education, arts and culture, the environment, and health and human services.

Walmart Canada

Walmart’s Good Works program offers support to Canadian, focusing on donating and raising money, as well as increasing awareness for Canadian charities and organizations in need. Organizations interested in receiving support from Walmart Canada must email a one page proposal or request, including a short description of the organization.

Whistler Blackcomb Foundation (Regional: Whistler, BC)

The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation is provides financial support to registered nonprofit organizations whose activities provide benefit to residents of the Sea to Sky Corridor in the areas of health, human services, education, recreation, arts and culture and the environment with an emphasis on children, youth and family programs.

Whole Foods Market (National)

Each Whole Foods store is responsible for community giving within their local area. Not only does each store provide food to local food banks and shelters, but they also hold several “5%” days throughout the year, where 5% of the sales of that day are donated to local groups. Donation request forms are available from each individual store.

Woodbine Cares Community Investment Program

The Woodbine Cares Community Investment Program provides funding to local organizations that focus on: creating healthy places to play, work, live, learn and grow such that we all can live in vibrant and connected communities; inspiring a love for horses and building awareness of horse racing in Ontario; demonstrating a commitment the environment and sustainability by making the planet a better place tomorrow.