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RBC Foundation - Grant for Community Spaces RBC Foundation (Development stream)

Improve public spaces through sustainability and accessibility
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 2,500,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : December 15, 2025
Location
Canada

Overview

Provides up to $2,500,000 CAD to renovate, repair, upgrade, or build public spaces. Eligible activities include sustainability-focused building improvements and accessibility upgrades to community facilities.
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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
  • Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 0.5% of project cost
Timeline
  • Closing date : December 15, 2025

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

Activities funded

  • Renovating, repairing, or improving existing public buildings and spaces
  • Constructing new public spaces
  • Implementing building improvements that increase energy efficiency, reduce emissions, or improve climate resilience
  • Carrying out major upgrades that improve accessibility in community buildings

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Hospitals (registered charities in Canada)
  • Cultural institutions (registered charities in Canada)
  • Community centres (registered charities in Canada)
  • Other registered charities in Canada

Eligible expenses

  • Renovation, repair, or improvement costs for existing public buildings and spaces
  • Construction costs for new public spaces
  • Costs related to technical or nature-based solutions that improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, or strengthen climate resilience
  • Costs related to accessibility improvement work in community buildings

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Additional information

  • Funding is provided through the RBC Foundation Community Spaces program (Development stream), formerly known as the Community Infrastructure Fund
  • Funding duration can be up to five years
  • The program supports projects that reduce the ecological footprint of operations or improve accessibility of public spaces

Frequently Asked Questions about the RBC Foundation - Grant for Community Spaces RBC Foundation (Development stream) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the RBC Foundation - Grant for Community Spaces RBC Foundation (Development stream). 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.

What is the RBC Foundation - Grant for Community Spaces RBC Foundation (Development stream)?

Provides up to $2,500,000 CAD to renovate, repair, upgrade, or build public spaces. Eligible activities include sustainability-focused building improvements and accessibility upgrades to community facilities.

How much funding can be received?

RBC Foundation - Grant for Community Spaces RBC Foundation (Development stream) Funds up to 0.5% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,500,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the RBC Foundation - Grant for Community Spaces RBC Foundation (Development stream) program?

To be eligible for the RBC Foundation - Grant for Community Spaces RBC Foundation (Development stream) program, you must: Canadian registered charity Public space improvement or construction Sustainability or accessibility focus

What expenses are eligible under RBC Foundation - Grant for Community Spaces RBC Foundation (Development stream)?

Renovating, repairing, or improving existing public buildings and spaces Constructing new public spaces Implementing building improvements that increase energy efficiency, reduce emissions, or improve climate resilience Carrying out major upgrades that improve accessibility in community buildings

Who can I contact for more information about the RBC Foundation - Grant for Community Spaces RBC Foundation (Development stream)?

You can contact Royal Bank of Canada (RBC).

Where is the RBC Foundation - Grant for Community Spaces RBC Foundation (Development stream) available?

The RBC Foundation - Grant for Community Spaces RBC Foundation (Development stream) program is available across Canada.

Is the RBC Foundation - Grant for Community Spaces RBC Foundation (Development stream) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

RBC Foundation - Grant for Community Spaces RBC Foundation (Development stream) is a Grant and Funding

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