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Aecon Cares
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Donations and sponsorships supporting community priority initiatives
Grant and Funding
Overview
This program provides donations and sponsorships with no maximum amount specified. Support is intended for initiatives in Youth/Training, Health & Safety, and Reconciliation, including education, awareness activities, community events, and clean-ups.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Develop strategic partnerships
Reduce the ecological footprint
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Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
- International
Activities funded
- Youth and training initiatives (e.g., education, competitions, library programs, in-school engagements)
- Health and safety initiatives (e.g., healthcare and research, education and awareness, charitable runs/rides, park and beach clean-ups)
- Reconciliation initiatives (e.g., youth programs, economic advancement, training, cultural preservation, institutional support)
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 24,000
Run a youth trades bootcamp focused on construction safety training
$ 18,000
Deliver reconciliation training with elders and youth cultural stewardship series
Eligibility
- The request must align with Aecon’s strategic focus areas (Youth/Training, Health & Safety, or Reconciliation).
- The inquiry must clearly state the purpose of support and the requested commitment (monetary and/or personnel).
How to apply
Step 1: Prepare inquiry details
- Confirm the organization name and contact information.
- Define the purpose of support.
- Specify the requested monetary and/or personnel commitment.
- Summarize any previous history working with Aecon (if applicable).
- Include the charitable registration number (if applicable).
- Send the donation or sponsorship inquiry by email to Aecon’s corporate affairs team.
Additional information
- Support is aligned with Aecon’s strategic focus areas: Youth/Training, Health & Safety, and Reconciliation.
- Applicants may reference any previous history working with Aecon, if applicable.
- A charitable registration number may be provided, if applicable.
Contacts
corpaffairs@aecon.com
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