Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Dayforce Cares

Dayforce Cares is an employee-driven charitable foundation established by Ceridian (now known as Dayforce), a human capital management software company. Since 2013, the organization has been providing financial assistance to individuals and families in Canada who struggle to meet their basic needs. As a corporate foundation, it represents a unique model of employee philanthropy where staff participate in fundraising and volunteerism to support their local communities.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and demonstrate financial need based on Stats Canada Low Income Cut Off (LICO) thresholds for Basic Needs grants or median before-tax family income for Quality of Life grants. The organization does not provide repeat grants to the same household, and declined applicants must wait 12 months before reapplying.

Dayforce Cares maintains a Board of Directors comprising Dayforce employees who oversee the granting process. Grant decisions are made by committees with staff involvement and Board oversight. The organization publishes detailed granting policies including eligibility requirements, funding limits ($200-$5,000 maximum), and specific exclusions. Recipients may be asked to verify that funds were used for approved purposes.

Founded in 2013, Dayforce Cares was created as part of Ceridian's corporate social responsibility initiative. The organization operates in both the United States and Canada, with separate application processes and funding pools for each country. The Canadian operation accepts a maximum of 490 applications per year across four regional application windows.

The foundation supports individuals and families across Canada who need assistance with basic necessities. Grants cover clothing and footwear, food and household needs, medical expenses including prosthetics, eyewear, dental work, and mobility equipment. The organization has helped hundreds of recipients including children with special needs, seniors, and families facing temporary hardship.

As a corporate foundation, Dayforce Cares works closely with its parent company Ceridian/Dayforce, which provides funding through corporate pledges and employee fundraising. The organization partners with local vendors and service providers, and requires applicants to obtain quotes from at least two vendors for requested items.