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Last Update: June 3, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
NOVA Chemicals supports community investments aligned with STEM, strong communities, and environmental stewardship. The program funds eligible organizations and initiatives that address local community needs and create measurable benefits.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
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
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- STEM, education, and trades initiatives.
- Community programs focused on basic needs, safety, and health.
- Environmental stewardship initiatives.
Documents Needed
- Current W9 form for U.S. applicants
- Financial statements
- Program or initiative budget
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charitable organizations.
- Registered non-profit organizations.
- Organizations serving communities where NOVA Chemicals has operations.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals.
- For-profit fundraising initiatives or events.
- Political groups or candidates.
- Organizations focused on advocacy work.
- Organizations that discriminate based on protected characteristics.
Eligible expenses
- Project programming costs.
- Costs tied to community initiatives with measurable outcomes.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures.
- Travel or accommodation expenses.
- National or international initiatives.
- Fundraising events, auction items, prize items, and crowdfunding campaigns.
- Recreational or sport initiatives, individuals, private K-12 schools, playground builds, advocacy work, and political groups.
Eligible geographic areas
- Communities where NOVA Chemicals has operations.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed quarterly by the Community Investment team.
- Successful applicants are typically notified within 90 days.
- Immediate-review requests are not guaranteed to be approved in time.
- Only online applications are accepted.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed quarterly.
- Only one request per organization is accepted each fiscal year.
- Online applications only.
- Signature investments of $50,000 or more should be requested at least six months in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions about the NOVA Chemicals - Community Investment Program
What is the NOVA Chemicals - Community Investment?
NOVA Chemicals supports community investments aligned with STEM, strong communities, and environmental stewardship. The program funds eligible organizations and initiatives that address local community needs and create measurable benefits.
Who is eligible for the NOVA Chemicals - Community Investment program?
To be eligible for the NOVA Chemicals - Community Investment program, you must:
Registered charity or non-profit.
Local community need and impact.
Aligned with NOVA Chemicals' focus areas.
What expenses are eligible under NOVA Chemicals - Community Investment?
STEM, education, and trades initiatives.
Community programs focused on basic needs, safety, and health.
Environmental stewardship initiatives.
Where is the NOVA Chemicals - Community Investment available?
The NOVA Chemicals - Community Investment program is available across Canada.
Is the NOVA Chemicals - Community Investment a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NOVA Chemicals - Community Investment is a undefined
Who are the financial supporters of the NOVA Chemicals - Community Investment?
NOVA Chemicals - Community Investment is funded by NOVA Chemicals