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Employee Matching Program

Employee fundraising match for charitable initiatives

Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
All employees of Valsef Group companies.
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Overview

This program matches employee-raised funds for charitable initiatives, up to $5,000 per project. It supports fundraising efforts for eligible charities in Canada through the Valsef Group.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$5,000
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Attract or retain talent
  • Train or support volunteers
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Montreal
  • Montréal
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Grant-making Foundations
Target groups
Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants
Scope
National

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • All employees of Valsef Group companies.

Who is not eligible

  • Political or religious organizations.
  • Organizations not registered as charitable entities.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Political or religious activities.
  • Deficit coverage or debt repayments.
  • Personal projects.

Activities funded

  • Employee-led fundraising initiatives for charitable organizations.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Access the employee application form
    • Select the Employee form on the program page.
    • Open the online request form.
  • Step 2: Submit the request
    • Complete and send the request through the online form.
    • Submission is handled through Optimy.

Processing and Agreement

  • Requests are managed through Optimy.
  • By submitting, the applicant accepts Optimy’s terms and conditions.
  • Matching funds are disbursed at the end of the project or initiative.

Additional information

  • Applications are managed through Optimy.
  • Submitting a request means accepting Optimy’s terms and conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Employee Matching Program Program

What is the Employee Matching Program?

This program matches employee-raised funds for charitable initiatives, up to $5,000 per project. It supports fundraising efforts for eligible charities in Canada through the Valsef Group.

How much funding can be received?

Employee Matching Program Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Employee Matching Program program?

To be eligible for the Employee Matching Program program, you must: Employees of Valsef Group companies. Requests must match funds raised by the employee’s own initiative. Supported charities must be registered charities in Canada.

Who can I contact for more information about the Employee Matching Program?

You can contact Valsef Dream Big Foundation (DBF).

Where is the Employee Matching Program available?

The Employee Matching Program program is available Montréal, Quebec.

Is the Employee Matching Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Employee Matching Program is a Grant and Funding