Charity Accelerator Program

• Completed application form
• Signed agreement
• Supporting documents (as applicable)

• Charity mission focused on advancing diversity and inclusion, responding to inequality, and/or building inclusive and engaged communities
• Registered charity status in Canada (CRA) or the United States (501(c)(3) public charity)
• In operation for a minimum of 4 years
• Governance structure with at least 3 board members
• Board and executive director/sponsor fully support the proposed project

Who is eligible?

• Small registered charities in Canada
• Small registered charities in the United States
• Charitable organizations addressing inequality
• Charitable organizations advancing diversity and inclusion
• Charitable organizations building inclusive and engaged communities

Who is not eligible

• Organizations that are not registered charities in Canada or the United States

Eligible expenses

• In-kind technology products or services (up to the program’s maximum)
• In-kind technology services support time provided by program volunteers (up to the program’s maximum)

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada
• United States

• Complete the application.
• Sign the agreement.
• Gather any supporting documents.

• Email the completed application, signed agreement, and supporting documents to the program inbox.

• Applications are reviewed with a decision timeline referenced in June.
• If selected, organizations proceed under a signed agreement as part of the engagement.
• Following implementation, organizations participate in a post-implementation survey and/or case study.

• Support is delivered through a pro bono engagement by a dedicated team of volunteers.
• Selected organizations are expected to participate in a post-implementation survey and/or case study to demonstrate project impact.
• Applications are generally considered on a yearly cycle, with decisions referenced in June.