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Annual Trustee's Program
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Unrestricted charitable funding for community needs
Grant and Funding
Overview
The program provides up to $25,000 per trustee to support a nominated charity. It funds charitable initiatives through unrestricted contributions directed by trustees.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Activities funded
- Charitable initiatives selected by trustees to help people in need.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 24,500
Launch a weekly meal delivery program with safe kitchen upgrades
$ 25,000
Distribute winter survival kits and hot meals through outreach teams
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a charity seeking nomination for support.
- The organization must submit a nomination with details about its work and needs.
Who is eligible?
- Charitable organizations seeking nomination for funding.
Processing and Agreement
- Submissions are reviewed by November.
- Funding is intended to be provided in the following calendar year.
Additional information
- Trustees may choose to pool their allocated amounts or split them among multiple charities.
- The program welcomes innovative ideas and unique concepts for community support.
- Submissions are reviewed by November for funding in the following calendar year.
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