Grant Criteria

Areas we do not fund

While there are many worthwhile causes in need of funding, the following falls outside the scope of our organization:

Projects outside of Canada
Religious organizations
Public awareness campaigns
Healthcare
Programs specifically for the elderly
Disabilities, including neurological disorders such as autism
Programs that don’t address one or more of our core pillars as their main goal
Programs that do not fulfill the objectives of the grant you are applying for. If the current open grant does not fit your program, please wait for a more suitable grant opportunity.

What we value in a program

Impact within your field:

We value programs with concrete outcomes that change lives in a meaningful way. We are not looking to simply inspire or raise awareness, we are looking to make a real impact.

Reaching those most at need:

Whether that’s a marginalized group or an underserved demographic, we want our programs to reach those who need them the most.

Proactive approach:

We favour preventative measures that take a proactive approach to addressing societal issues.

What we value in a donee

Focused on results & committed to growth:

We value organizations that are committed to measuring outcomes and using feedback to continually improve programming.

Fiscally responsible:

When evaluating applications, we look for high impact per dollar and only partner with organizations that keep their overhead and administrative costs in a healthy range.

Open communication:

When we invest in a program we are investing in the people behind it and we want to establish a partnership built on trust. Open communication is key in building that strong relationship.

Transparency:

Our partner charities must have easily accessible financial statements, clear reporting, and openness to share information relevant to programming and operations.