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Donations and Grants

Supports community programs for children, education, and services
Costco Wholesale
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
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

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

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Donations and Grants. 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 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

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