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Source verified July 8, 2026
Donations to community organizations
Temporarily paused donation support for charities
Offered by
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Fondation Bon départ de Canadian Tire du Québec has temporarily paused its donation program for charitable organizations while it undertakes a strategic reflection on the program’s impact. A future reopening date will be shared later, and the transition is intended to help shape contributions that are more meaningful and durable for the community.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- People with disabilities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that improve the quality of life of children and families
- Projects promoting healthy habits and well-being
- Sports and recreational activities for children and youth
- Community initiatives using materials or equipment to help beneficiaries directly
Documents Needed
- Completed needs list
- Most recent annual report or organization profile
- Most recent financial statements
- Letters patent and organization charter
- CRA charity registration proof
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Organizations based in Quebec
- Canadian organizations with Quebec branches
Who is not eligible
- Unregistered organizations
- Individual applicants and individual projects
- International organizations and groups helping outside Quebec
- Political, lobbying, religious, or discriminatory organizations
Eligible expenses
- Materials and equipment used directly for beneficiaries
- Quoted purchases for financial assistance requests
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Gift cards
- Salaries
- Individual requests and individual projects
- Playground projects, including schoolyards and municipalities
- Medical research and hospital medical equipment
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Aligned with the foundation’s mission
- Requires minimal administration
- Focuses on materials or equipment for beneficiaries
- Complete and submitted on time
How to apply
- Step 1: Check deadlines and prepare documents
- Review the application calendar.
- Gather all required digital documents.
- Step 2: Complete the online form
- Fill in the donation request form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Step 3: Obtain merchant sponsorship
- Print the PDF received by email after submission.
- Have the request signed by a local Canadian Tire owner.
- Send the signed copy by email.
- Step 4: Submit for review
- Submit the application online through the form.
- Wait for the foundation’s acknowledgment and decision.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the donations committee
- An acknowledgment of receipt is issued for complete applications
- If approved, a confirmation letter is sent
- Invoices are verified before payment is issued
- A final activity report must be submitted after the project
Additional information
- The program is temporarily on pause until a date is communicated later.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Donations to community organizations Program
What is the Donations to community organizations?
The Fondation Bon départ de Canadian Tire du Québec has temporarily paused its donation program for charitable organizations while it undertakes a strategic reflection on the program’s impact. A future reopening date will be shared later, and the transition is intended to help shape contributions that are more meaningful and durable for the community.
Who is eligible for the Donations to community organizations program?
To be eligible for the Donations to community organizations program, you must:
Registered CRA charity
Quebec-based or Quebec branches
Project fits the mission
What expenses are eligible under Donations to community organizations?
Projects that improve the quality of life of children and families
Projects promoting healthy habits and well-being
Sports and recreational activities for children and youth
Community initiatives using materials or equipment to help beneficiaries directly
Who can I contact for more information about the Donations to community organizations?
You can contact La Fondation Bon Départ du Québec by email at dons@fbdctq.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Donations to community organizations available?
The Donations to community organizations program is available Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.
Is the Donations to community organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Donations to community organizations is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Donations to community organizations?
Donations to community organizations is funded by La Fondation Bon Départ du Québec