Invested in our Communities

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be recognized as:

• a charitable organization with a valid CRA registration number
• a registered non-profit organization with a valid B/N business registration number
• a Canadian public education institution
• an Indigenous group

 The following includes scenarios in which applicants would not be eligible for consideration:

• Sporting events without a business justification and or charitable component (e.g. entrance fees for an event/tournament)
• for-profit business
• organizations based outside of Canada
• activities taking place outside of the provinces where we operate
• religious organizations
• employee personal fundraising activities or events organized for families or friends
• testimonial recognition events (e.g. Honour dinner nights)
• political parties or candidates
• individual applicants or individual pursuits, including travel
• advocacy or lobbyist groups
• endowments or matching grants
• building infrastructure
• on-going operating budgets
• private clubs funded through membership fees
• debt-reduction campaigns
• trusts or funds
• Private schools

All applications will be carefully reviewed to ensure eligibility criteria are met. For formal consideration, all applications must be submitted online.