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BarterPay It Forward Foundation - Canada
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BarterPay It Forward Foundation

Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Operational support for Canadian charities via Barter Credits
Other Support
Tradebank Foundation of Canada
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At a glance
Eligible projects
Eligibility
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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.

At a glance

Funding available
Financing goals
    Increasing community impact
    Develop strategic partnerships
    Develop an online presence
    See more
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

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

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

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

How to apply

Step 1: Introductory call
  • Book a call with the Director of Business Development to learn more about the program.
Step 2: Needs assessment and wish-list
  • Work with a Barter Coach™ to develop a wish-list of required goods and services.
Step 3: Vendor matching and fulfillment
  • Get connected with BarterPay vendors that accept payment in Barter Credits™.
  • Make and fulfill requests using Barter Credits™ within the BarterPay ecosystem.

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

Here are answers to the most common questions about the BarterPay It Forward Foundation. 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.

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