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Communities - Americas, Local Charity of the Year

Supports community resilience and catastrophe recovery
Swiss Re Foundation
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

This support backs projects that build societal resilience in communities. Funding amount and eligible cost details are not specified, and supported activities focus on helping people rebound from natural, health-related, or financial catastrophes.
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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 strategic partnerships
  • Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
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
  • General public
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local

Next steps

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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Community projects that strengthen societal resilience.
  • Initiatives helping communities recover from natural catastrophes.
  • Initiatives helping communities recover from health-related catastrophes.
  • Initiatives helping communities recover from financial catastrophes.

Eligibility

Eligible geographic areas

  • Americas

Processing and Agreement

  • Applicants are notified within 8–12 weeks if their project is shortlisted as a finalist.
  • Finalists are submitted to the Board of Trustees for consideration.
  • The Board of Trustees decides on project applications four times a year.

Additional information

  • Employees vote annually for a chosen charity partner for the Americas.
  • Applicants are informed within 8–12 weeks if shortlisted as finalists.
  • Final decisions are made by a Board of Trustees four times per year.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Communities - Americas, Local Charity of the Year Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Communities - Americas, Local Charity of the Year. 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.

What is the Communities - Americas, Local Charity of the Year?

This support backs projects that build societal resilience in communities. Funding amount and eligible cost details are not specified, and supported activities focus on helping people rebound from natural, health-related, or financial catastrophes.

Who is eligible for the Communities - Americas, Local Charity of the Year program?

To be eligible for the Communities - Americas, Local Charity of the Year program, you must: Aligns with “Building Societal Resilience” Supports recovery from catastrophes

What expenses are eligible under Communities - Americas, Local Charity of the Year?

Community projects that strengthen societal resilience. Initiatives helping communities recover from natural catastrophes. Initiatives helping communities recover from health-related catastrophes. Initiatives helping communities recover from financial catastrophes.

Where is the Communities - Americas, Local Charity of the Year available?

The Communities - Americas, Local Charity of the Year program is available across Canada.

Is the Communities - Americas, Local Charity of the Year a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Communities - Americas, Local Charity of the Year is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Communities - Americas, Local Charity of the Year?

Communities - Americas, Local Charity of the Year is funded by Swiss Re Foundation

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