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National Bank Financial Group - Donations
Support for community-focused nonprofit initiatives
Last Update: June 22, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
National Bank Donations supports non-profit organizations in Canada through philanthropic funding for community initiatives. Eligible requests relate to health, education, community support, arts and culture, entrepreneurship, inclusion and diversity, and the environment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not registered under federal law
- Organizations that receive financial support from United Way/Centraide
- Provincial campaigns for organizations already supported at the national level
- Social clubs
- Political parties, political organizations, or interest groups promoting a political ideology
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Organizations not registered under federal law
- Organizations that receive financial support from United Way/Centraide
- Provincial campaigns for organizations already supported at the national level
- Individual projects
- Projects taking place outside Canada
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Nature of the request and financial objective of the campaign
- History of donations already made to the requesting organization
- Value of commitments in the requesting organization's sector
- Analysis of comparable donations made in the same sector
- Commitment of employees to the cause or organization
How to apply
- Review the eligibility criteria to see if the request is eligible for funding.
- Submit the online application.
- Wait for the confirmation email.
- Allow three months for a response.
- If the request is incomplete, provide additional information when contacted.
Processing and Agreement
- Each application follows an evaluation process.
- Once the online application is submitted, a confirmation email is sent.
- A response is provided within three months.
- The timeline may be longer if there are many requests or if the application is incomplete.
- If the application is incomplete, the organization will be contacted for more information.
Additional information
- The selection process is guided by the donation policy.
- Eligibility does not guarantee funding.
- Financial support is granted according to the available budget and National Bank's objectives.
- The request can be for an annual fundraising campaign or a major fundraising campaign.
Frequently Asked Questions about the National Bank Financial Group - Donations Program
What is the National Bank Financial Group - Donations?
National Bank Donations supports non-profit organizations in Canada through philanthropic funding for community initiatives. Eligible requests relate to health, education, community support, arts and culture, entrepreneurship, inclusion and diversity, and the environment.
Who is eligible for the National Bank Financial Group - Donations program?
To be eligible for the National Bank Financial Group - Donations program, you must:
The applicant must be a non-profit organization.
The request must address National Bank's priority sectors.
Who can I contact for more information about the National Bank Financial Group - Donations?
You can contact National Bank of Canada (NBC).
Where is the National Bank Financial Group - Donations available?
The National Bank Financial Group - Donations program is available across Canada.
Is the National Bank Financial Group - Donations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
National Bank Financial Group - Donations is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the National Bank Financial Group - Donations?
National Bank Financial Group - Donations is funded by National Bank of Canada (NBC)