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Aecon Cares
Last Update: February 4, 2026
Canada
Donations and sponsorships supporting community priority initiatives
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
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
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.
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
Documents Needed
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).
Who is eligible?
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
Selection criteria
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.
Processing and Agreement
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
Canada
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