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Communities - Americas, Local Charity of the Year

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Communities - Americas, Local Charity of the Year?

You can contact Swiss Re Foundation.

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

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

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Canada

Supports community resilience and catastrophe recovery

Grant and Funding

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

How to apply

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

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

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.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 25,000

Create a community hub for disaster readiness and rapid recovery

$ 23,000

Deliver a crisis-focused program that strengthens household financial resilience

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The proposed project must align with the “Building Societal Resilience” theme.
The project must help communities rebound more quickly from catastrophes (natural, health-related, or financial).

Who is eligible?

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Americas

Selection criteria

How to apply

Step 1: Access application pathway
- Determine whether you are applying under “Communities - Americas, Local Charity of the Year” or “Global Programmes”.
Step 2: Complete application
- For “Communities - Americas, Local Charity of the Year”, download the application form from the funder website and complete it.
- For “Global Programmes”, complete the online application process on the funder website.
Step 3: Submit application
- Submit the completed application via the method provided on the funder website (downloaded form process or online portal, depending on the programme).

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.

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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.