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ISC Community Giving Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

ISC Community Giving Program Funds up to 1.5% of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the ISC Community Giving Program program?

To be eligible for the ISC Community Giving Program program, you must: Non-profit organizations Alignment with focus areas Submitted before required lead time

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the ISC Community Giving Program?

You can contact Information Services Corporation (ISC).

Q: Where is the ISC Community Giving Program available?

The ISC Community Giving Program program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the ISC Community Giving Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

ISC Community Giving Program is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Community support for nonprofit initiatives and cultural programs

Grant and Funding

Information Services Corporation (ISC)

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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Supporting volunteer engagement

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

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

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

Eligible expenses

Sponsorship or program funding support
Promotional items for events

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.

Step 2: Submit online application

Complete the online application form.
Include the additional background information with your submission.

Step 3: Respect required lead times

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.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about the ISC Community Giving Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the ISC Community Giving Program. 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.