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Donations and Grants
Supports community programs for children, education, and services
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Up to 10% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Funding varies, and requests should not exceed 10% of a program’s overall budget. It supports Canadian charitable initiatives focused on children, education, and health and human services through local warehouse donations or electronic applications
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
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
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Charitable programs supporting children
- Education-focused initiatives
- Health and human services programs
- Community activities aligned with Costco’s charitable focus areas
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered Canadian nonprofit organizations
- Registered Canadian charitable organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations seeking non-monetary support
Eligible expenses
- Monetary funding requests (cash support) for eligible programs or causes
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Non-monetary requests
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
Step 1: Choose giving option
- Select Warehouse Donations for local organizations/causes.
- Select Grant Applications for larger, broad-based organizations/causes.
- Ensure the request is monetary only.
- Plan submission at least three months before a time-sensitive program or event.
- Submit no more than one request per fiscal year (September to August).
- Warehouse Donations: submit to the Costco location nearest you.
- Grant Applications: submit the application form electronically.
Processing and Agreement
- Warehouse donation requests are reviewed by the local Costco warehouse (process varies by location).
- Electronic grant applications are reviewed within 6–10 weeks.
- Only selected organizations are contacted by Costco.
- If selected, a cheque and letter are sent within 8–10 weeks from submission.
Additional information
- Costco accepts and reviews requests on a rolling basis throughout the year.
- Organizations may submit one request per fiscal year (September to August).
- For time-sensitive events/programs, apply at least three months in advance.
- Costco will only contact selected organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Donations and Grants Program
What is the Donations and Grants?
Funding varies, and requests should not exceed 10% of a program’s overall budget. It supports Canadian charitable initiatives focused on children, education, and health and human services through local warehouse donations or electronic applications
How much funding can be received?
Donations and Grants Funds up to 10% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Donations and Grants program?
To be eligible for the Donations and Grants program, you must:
Registered Canadian organization
Supports children, education, or health and human services
Monetary requests only
What expenses are eligible under Donations and Grants?
Charitable programs supporting children
Education-focused initiatives
Health and human services programs
Community activities aligned with Costco’s charitable focus areas
Where is the Donations and Grants available?
The Donations and Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Donations and Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Donations and Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Donations and Grants?
Donations and Grants is funded by Costco Wholesale