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Global Programmes - Emergency Aid

Q: Where is the Global Programmes - Emergency Aid available?

The Global Programmes - Emergency Aid program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Global Programmes - Emergency Aid a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Global Programmes - Emergency Aid is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Global Programmes - Emergency Aid?

Global Programmes - Emergency Aid is funded by Swiss Re Foundation

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Canada

Rapid emergency support for crisis response

Grant and Funding

Processing And Agreement

Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

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

All dimensions

Overview

This program provides rapid emergency support through donations and employee fundraising matching. It funds emergency aid activities, with the maximum funding amount not specified.

Activities funded

Emergency aid and rapid assistance activities during an emergency.

Examples of admissible projects:

Operate a mobile unit delivering first aid and crisis support

Pre-position essential relief kits for rapid emergency distributions

Documents Needed

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Selection criteria

How to apply

Step 1: Choose application pathway

Confirm whether you are applying under Communities – Americas (Local Charity of the Year) or Global Programmes.

Step 2: Complete the application form

Communities – Americas (Local Charity of the Year): download the application form from the funder website and complete it.
Global Programmes: complete the online application process on the funder website.

Step 3: Submit the application

Submit via the funder’s website using the method for your selected pathway (uploaded online application or submitted completed downloaded form, as applicable).

Processing and Agreement

Applications are screened and shortlisted into finalists for submission to the Board of Trustees.
Applicants are notified within 8–12 weeks if they reached finalist status.
The Board of Trustees makes decisions on project applications four times per year.

Additional information

Applicants are informed within 8–12 weeks if their project is selected as a finalist for Board of Trustees consideration.
The Board of Trustees reviews project applications four times per year.
Rapid-response support is delivered through donations and an employee fundraising matching program.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Global Programmes - Emergency Aid Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Global Programmes - Emergency Aid. 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.