Open
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides in-kind flight donations to support fundraising initiatives for charities, non-profits, and community projects. It offers a roundtrip for two anywhere WestJet flies, with requests reviewed according to local community needs and priorities.
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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
- Varies by project
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 activities using a donated flight item.
- Community initiatives supported by charitable fundraising.
- Support for children's hospitals and pediatric wards across Canada.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Charities
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Third-party requests supporting a charity or non-profit organization
- Community events or initiatives
Who is not eligible
- Requests for cash or financial support.
- Political organizations or events.
- Third-party fundraising events without endorsement from the benefiting organization.
- Individuals raising money for personal fundraising goals.
- Travel requests for conferences, school trips, training, humanitarian trips, reunions, races, contests, or competitions.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cash donations or financial support.
- Sponsorship of fundraising, sporting, community events or initiatives.
- Travel requests for conferences, school trips, training, learning programs, humanitarian trips, reunions, races, contests, or competitions.
- Incentive or appreciation events using airfare as a prize or reward.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canadian airports.
- Canada.
Processing and Agreement
- Requests are reviewed after submission by WestJetters at Canadian airports.
- WestJet reviews applications based on local community needs and priorities.
- Applicants can expect a response within four to six weeks.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by WestJetters at Canadian airports based on local community needs and priorities.
- The program provides an in-kind gift of flight, not cash support.
- The donation is a roundtrip for two anywhere WestJet flies.
- Approved auction items must be packaged with another item, or raffled instead.
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?
This program provides in-kind flight donations to support fundraising initiatives for charities, non-profits, and community projects. It offers a roundtrip for two anywhere WestJet flies, with requests reviewed according to local community needs and priorities.
Who is eligible for the Airport Community Giving program?
To be eligible for the Airport Community Giving program, you must:
Charity, non-profit, or community initiative.
For fundraising purposes.
Fits local community priorities.
What expenses are eligible under Airport Community Giving?
Fundraising activities using a donated flight item.
Community initiatives supported by charitable fundraising.
Support for children's hospitals and pediatric wards across Canada.
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