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BarterPay It Forward Foundation
Last Update: February 2, 2026
Canada
Operational support for Canadian charities via Barter Credits
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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
- 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
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
This program provides up to 25,000 Barter Credits™ to support Canadian charities with administrative and overhead needs. Eligible activities include services such as printing, construction, videography, web development, marketing, and merchandise, excluding core wages.
Activities funded
- Obtaining operational goods and services through BarterPay vendors using Barter Credits™
- Implementing administrative or overhead support initiatives for a charity (excluding core wages)
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 24,000
Reduce charity overhead with website rebuild, printing, and facility refresh
$ 25,000
Upgrade donation operations with storage build-out, web tools, and outreach
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a charity operating in Canada.
- The request must be for support delivered through Barter Credits™ within the BarterPay ecosystem.
Who is eligible?
- Charities in Canada
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
- Administrative and overhead costs supported through Barter Credits™
- Printing
- Construction
- Videography
- Web development, marketing, and merchandise
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Core wages
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
How to apply
Step 1: Introductory call
- Book a call with the Director of Business Development to learn more about the program.
- Work with a Barter Coach™ to develop a wish-list of required goods and services.
- Get connected with BarterPay vendors that accept payment in Barter Credits™.
- Make and fulfill requests using Barter Credits™ within the BarterPay ecosystem.
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- Barter Credits™ are used within the BarterPay ecosystem and are valued 1:1 with Canadian dollars.
- Charities can access Barter Credits™ on an as-needed basis once distributed by the Foundation.
- BarterPay members may donate Barter Credits™ to the Foundation and receive a charitable tax receipt.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the BarterPay It Forward Foundation Program
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