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Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds
Supports job creation and employability initiatives
Last Update: June 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Co-operators Community Funds supports initiatives that lead to job creation and improved employability for underserved youth and people with mental health challenges. Funding supports community initiatives aligned with these social impact goals.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Initiatives that create jobs.
- Initiatives that improve employability.
- Projects supporting underserved youth.
- Projects supporting people with mental health challenges.
Official resources
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the funder
- Email the_cooperators_foundation@cooperators.ca for more information or to express interest in an upcoming funding round.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for upcoming funding rounds.
- Interested organizations may contact the funder for more information before applying.
Additional information
- The program has funded 68 organizations in 2025.
- $14.1 million in total grants has been disbursed since 1995.
- $1.72 million in grants was disbursed in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds Program
What is the Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds?
Co-operators Community Funds supports initiatives that lead to job creation and improved employability for underserved youth and people with mental health challenges. Funding supports community initiatives aligned with these social impact goals.
Who is eligible for the Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds program?
To be eligible for the Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds program, you must:
Supports job creation or employability
Targets underserved youth or mental health needs
What expenses are eligible under Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds?
Initiatives that create jobs.
Initiatives that improve employability.
Projects supporting underserved youth.
Projects supporting people with mental health challenges.
Who can I contact for more information about the Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds?
You can contact The Co-operators Group Limited.
Where is the Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds available?
The Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds program is available across Canada.
Is the Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds?
Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds is funded by The Co-operators Group Limited