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RBC Foundation - Grant for Community Spaces RBC Foundation (Development stream)
Supports sustainable, inclusive community spaces
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 2,500,000
Deadline
December 15, 2025
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Hospitals, cultural institutions, community centres and other registered charities in Canada
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Overview
The RBC Foundation Community Spaces Grant supports hospitals, cultural institutions, community centres and other registered charities in Canada with funding of up to C$2.5 million over five years. It funds retrofits, repairs or upgrades of existing public community buildings and spaces, and new public spaces that improve accessibility or reduce environmental impacts.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
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
- Retrofits, repairs or upgrades of existing public community buildings and spaces
- Construction of new public spaces
- Projects that improve environmental sustainability
- Projects that improve accessibility
Documents Needed
- Quotes and estimates for all goods and services over $10,000 related to the project, prepared by a third-party professional and within six months of the application deadline
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Hospitals, cultural institutions, community centres and other registered charities in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Post secondary institutions
- Daycares
- Non-profits
Eligible expenses
- Retrofits, repairs, and upgrades to existing public community buildings and spaces.
- Construction of new public spaces.
- Accessibility improvements such as ramps, lifts, doors, washrooms, and wayfinding features.
- Environmental upgrades such as HVAC, insulation, solar panels, green roofs, and water-efficiency systems.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Playgrounds, long-term care facilities or camps
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Funding decisions will be based on an organization’s size, the community benefit and the regional population
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against RBC’s priorities, including impact, community engagement, feasibility, and financial position.
- RBC reviews every application, but funding is not guaranteed.
- Organizations may be asked to demonstrate strong financial management and governance.
- Approved projects must be completed within the approved funding term.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the RBC Foundation - Grant for Community Spaces RBC Foundation (Development stream) Program
What is the RBC Foundation - Grant for Community Spaces RBC Foundation (Development stream)?
The RBC Foundation Community Spaces Grant supports hospitals, cultural institutions, community centres and other registered charities in Canada with funding of up to C$2.5 million over five years. It funds retrofits, repairs or upgrades of existing public community buildings and spaces, and new public spaces that improve accessibility or reduce environmental impacts.
How much funding can be received?
RBC Foundation - Grant for Community Spaces RBC Foundation (Development stream) Funds up to 50% 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:
The organization must own the space or have a lease agreement with at least five years remaining and owner permission to complete the project
Retrofits must be fully accessible to the public and provide non-commercial services to the community
New buildings must be open and fully accessible to the public
What expenses are eligible under RBC Foundation - Grant for Community Spaces RBC Foundation (Development stream)?
Retrofits, repairs or upgrades of existing public community buildings and spaces
Construction of new public spaces
Projects that improve environmental sustainability
Projects that improve accessibility
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) by email at communityspacesgrant@rbc.com.
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