Grant Criteria

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.

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.

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.