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Global Programmes - Emergency Aid
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Rapid emergency support for crisis response
Grant and Funding
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.
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
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
How to apply
Step 1: Choose application pathway
- Confirm whether you are applying under Communities – Americas (Local Charity of the Year) or Global Programmes.
- 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.
- 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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