Open
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Provides an in-kind flight donation of a roundtrip for two. It supports fundraising activities such as raffles or auctions (with auction packaging requirements).
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
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
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
Target groups
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- National
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Fundraising initiatives that use a flight donation as an auction or raffle item
- Auction packages that combine the flight voucher with another item to create an “experience”
- Raffle campaigns using the flight voucher as a prize (when auction packaging is not possible)
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Charities
- Not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations requesting cash (monetary) donations
- Requests not intended for fundraising purposes
Eligible expenses
- In-kind (non-cash) donation of a flight voucher for a roundtrip for two, anywhere WestJet flies
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cash donations or monetary funding requests
- Using the flight voucher for purposes other than fundraising
- Auctioning the voucher as a standalone item (if approved for auction use)
Eligible geographic areas
- Communities served by WestJet
- Domestic airport communities in Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Requests are reviewed due to a high volume of submissions.
- WestJet indicates it takes about four to six weeks to review and respond.
Additional information
- Donation requests are reviewed by WestJet employees at domestic airports based on local community needs and priorities.
- The program also supports children’s hospitals and pediatric wards across Canada.
- Applicants should allow four to six weeks for a review and response due to high request volume.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Airport Community Giving Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Airport Community Giving. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Airport Community Giving?
Provides an in-kind flight donation of a roundtrip for two. It supports fundraising activities such as raffles or auctions (with auction packaging requirements).
Who is eligible for the Airport Community Giving program?
To be eligible for the Airport Community Giving program, you must:
Fundraising use (auction or raffle)
Able to use an in-kind flight voucher
What expenses are eligible under Airport Community Giving?
Fundraising initiatives that use a flight donation as an auction or raffle item
Auction packages that combine the flight voucher with another item to create an “experience”
Raffle campaigns using the flight voucher as a prize (when auction packaging is not possible)
Where is the Airport Community Giving available?
The Airport Community Giving program is available across Canada.
Is the Airport Community Giving a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Airport Community Giving is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Airport Community Giving?
Airport Community Giving is funded by WestJet
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