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La Caisse — Donations and sponsorships - Canada
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La Caisse — Donations and sponsorships

Philanthropic support for eligible community initiatives
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Duly registered non-profit organizations applying for donations.

See full eligibility

Overview

La Caisse’s Donations and sponsorships supports eligible organizations in Québec through philanthropic donations and sponsorships aligned with its priorities. It focuses on community, health, sustainable development, and academic initiatives, including research, technological innovation, climate action, diversity, equity and inclusion, and business-priority projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Philanthropic initiatives in the community, health, sustainable development, and academic sectors.
  • Initiatives, events, or projects aligned with La Caisse’s business priorities.
  • Initiatives that raise awareness of La Caisse’s areas of expertise, especially in finance and economics.

Official resources

Official page

Donations and sponsorships

Program guide

Policy - Donations and Sponsorships

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Duly registered non-profit organizations applying for donations.
  • Organizations applying for sponsorships.

Who is not eligible

  • Public or private elementary, secondary or college-level educational organizations.
  • Sporting, religious, or political organizations.
  • Organizations that have already received financial support from La Caisse in the same year, unless more than one event is stipulated in a partnership agreement.
  • Unions.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Student association or student life projects, personal projects, and festivals or camps.
  • Sporting, religious, or political projects.
  • International missions.
  • Personal in memoriam donations or palliative care facilities.
  • Projects to design, construct or renovate buildings, publishing, or web design.

Selection criteria

  • Priority sectors or other sectors compatible with La Caisse’s mission.
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: stronger communities, inclusive neighbourhoods, and equal opportunity.
  • Environmentally responsible practices: sustainable development, climate action, and environmental conservation.
  • Innovation: innovative practices that help solve community problems.

How to apply

  • Review the Donations and Sponsorships Policy.
  • Complete the online request form.
  • Submit the request at least 60 days before the project or activity date, if applicable.

Processing and Agreement

  • Requests are analyzed according to the priority sectors and evaluation criteria in the policy.
  • The Donations and Sponsorships Committee may request additional information during analysis.
  • Analyzed requests are submitted to an approval committee, and a second-level approval may be required depending on the request.
  • A written decision is sent within 30 business days of receipt of the request.
  • Approved requests require a co-signed agreement; if the agreement is for more than one year, its maximum duration is three years, and La Caisse may require a report on fund use or a presentation of project impact.

Frequently Asked Questions about the La Caisse — Donations and sponsorships Program

What is the La Caisse — Donations and sponsorships?

La Caisse’s Donations and sponsorships supports eligible organizations in Québec through philanthropic donations and sponsorships aligned with its priorities. It focuses on community, health, sustainable development, and academic initiatives, including research, technological innovation, climate action, diversity, equity and inclusion, and business-priority projects.

Who is eligible for the La Caisse — Donations and sponsorships program?

To be eligible for the La Caisse — Donations and sponsorships program, you must: Donation applicants must be duly registered non-profit organizations. Applicants must have financial statements in due form, a clearly defined mission and objectives, and a solid governance structure.

What expenses are eligible under La Caisse — Donations and sponsorships?

Philanthropic initiatives in the community, health, sustainable development, and academic sectors. Initiatives, events, or projects aligned with La Caisse’s business priorities. Initiatives that raise awareness of La Caisse’s areas of expertise, especially in finance and economics.

Who can I contact for more information about the La Caisse — Donations and sponsorships?

You can contact Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec.

Where is the La Caisse — Donations and sponsorships available?

The La Caisse — Donations and sponsorships program is available across Canada.

Is the La Caisse — Donations and sponsorships a grant, loan, or tax credit?

La Caisse — Donations and sponsorships is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the La Caisse — Donations and sponsorships?

La Caisse — Donations and sponsorships is funded by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec