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ISC Community Giving Program
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Canada
Community support for nonprofit initiatives and cultural programs
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Up to 1.5% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
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
- Culture and Arts
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
- International
Overview
Maximum funding amount is not specified. It supports non-profit organizations through sponsorship, program funding, and promotional items aligned with cultural heritage, economic growth, or life events.
Activities funded
- Initiatives that promote or preserve cultural heritage
- Events and activities that foster business excellence, growth, and innovation without barriers
- Programs and services related to life events and milestones
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 15,000
Community pop-up archive to digitize and preserve family documents
$ 12,000
Life events clinic helping residents access records and milestone services
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The request must be for sponsorship or program funding for an event or organization.
- The initiative must align with at least one focus area: preserving cultural heritage, encouraging economic growth, or celebrating life events.
- The request must be submitted within the required lead time before the event.
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Community initiatives
- Cultural programs
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
- Sponsorship or program funding support
- Promotional items for events
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
Selection criteria
How to apply
Step 1: Prepare request details
- Describe your event or organization and the support requested (sponsorship, program funding, and/or promotional items).
- Explain how the request aligns with one or more focus areas (cultural heritage, economic growth, life events).
- Gather additional background information about your event or organization.
- Complete the online application form.
- Include the additional background information with your submission.
- Submit financial support requests at least 20 working days before the event date.
- Submit promotional item requests at least 10 working days before the event.
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- ISC contributes 1.5% of its net income annually to support selected causes.
- Requests for promotional items require a shorter lead time than requests for financial support.
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