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RBC Foundation - ICD-RBC Foundation Scholarship
Funding for charity board governance training
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,590
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This scholarship provides financial support for board directors and Executive Directors of registered charities to attend the ICD-Rotman Governance Essentials Program. Applications are assessed on merit, need, and the expected governance benefit to the charity.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,590 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
- Attendance in the ICD-Rotman Governance Essentials Program.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Board directors
- Executive Directors
Eligible expenses
- Enrollment costs for the ICD-Rotman Governance Essentials Program.
Selection criteria
- Merit of the application.
- Financial need.
- Expected benefit of governance education to the registered charity.
- Preference for equity-seeking organizations serving underrepresented communities.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the scholarship opportunity
- Confirm that the applicant is a board director or Executive Director of a registered charity.
- Check that the charity’s purpose is to improve outcomes for the community it serves.
- Step 2: Access the application portal
- Use the online application link provided by the ICD.
- Sign in or create access through the member portal if required.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit the application through the ICD portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed on merit, need, and the expected governance benefit to the charity.
- Preference may be given to equity-seeking organizations serving underrepresented communities.
- Selected applicants receive the scholarship for the program.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed based on merit and need.
- Preference is given to equity-seeking organizations serving underrepresented communities.
- The scholarship supports attendance in the ICD-Rotman Governance Essentials Program.
Frequently Asked Questions about the RBC Foundation - ICD-RBC Foundation Scholarship Program
What is the RBC Foundation - ICD-RBC Foundation Scholarship?
This scholarship provides financial support for board directors and Executive Directors of registered charities to attend the ICD-Rotman Governance Essentials Program. Applications are assessed on merit, need, and the expected governance benefit to the charity.
How much funding can be received?
RBC Foundation - ICD-RBC Foundation Scholarship Funds up to $2,590 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the RBC Foundation - ICD-RBC Foundation Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the RBC Foundation - ICD-RBC Foundation Scholarship program, you must:
Board director or Executive Director
Registered charity
Community-focused mission
What expenses are eligible under RBC Foundation - ICD-RBC Foundation Scholarship?
Attendance in the ICD-Rotman Governance Essentials Program.
Who can I contact for more information about the RBC Foundation - ICD-RBC Foundation Scholarship?
You can contact Royal Bank of Canada (RBC).
Where is the RBC Foundation - ICD-RBC Foundation Scholarship available?
The RBC Foundation - ICD-RBC Foundation Scholarship program is available across Canada.
Is the RBC Foundation - ICD-RBC Foundation Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
RBC Foundation - ICD-RBC Foundation Scholarship is a Grant and Funding