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RBC Foundation – RBC Foundation and IAS Scholarships
Needs-based scholarship for charity governance training
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,590
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The scholarship provides up to $2,590 to support governance training for eligible registered charity leaders. It funds participation in the IAS-Rotman Essential Governance Program to build governance and leadership skills.
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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 $
- Minimum amount : 2,590 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
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
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participation in the IAS-Rotman Essential Governance Program
- Governance and leadership skills development through the program
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities (applying through their administrator or executive director)
- Equity-seeking organizations serving underrepresented people (priority consideration)
Eligible expenses
- Tuition/fees to participate in the IAS-Rotman Essential Governance Program (as covered by the scholarship)
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Taxes
- Any other expenses beyond the scholarship value
Selection criteria
- Merit of the application
- Financial need
- How the governance training will benefit the registered charity
- Priority consideration for equity-seeking organizations serving underrepresented people
Additional information
- Applications are assessed based on merit, financial need, and how governance training will benefit the registered charity.
- Priority is given to equity-seeking organizations serving underrepresented people.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Frequently Asked Questions about the RBC Foundation – RBC Foundation and IAS Scholarships Program
What is the RBC Foundation – RBC Foundation and IAS Scholarships?
The scholarship provides up to $2,590 to support governance training for eligible registered charity leaders. It funds participation in the IAS-Rotman Essential Governance Program to build governance and leadership skills.
How much funding can be received?
RBC Foundation – RBC Foundation and IAS Scholarships Funds up to $2,590 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the RBC Foundation – RBC Foundation and IAS Scholarships program?
To be eligible for the RBC Foundation – RBC Foundation and IAS Scholarships program, you must:
Administrator or executive director
Registered charity
Demonstrated financial need
What expenses are eligible under RBC Foundation – RBC Foundation and IAS Scholarships?
Participation in the IAS-Rotman Essential Governance Program
Governance and leadership skills development through the program
Who can I contact for more information about the RBC Foundation – RBC Foundation and IAS Scholarships?
You can contact Royal Bank of Canada (RBC).
Where is the RBC Foundation – RBC Foundation and IAS Scholarships available?
The RBC Foundation – RBC Foundation and IAS Scholarships program is available across Canada.
Is the RBC Foundation – RBC Foundation and IAS Scholarships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
RBC Foundation – RBC Foundation and IAS Scholarships is a Grant and Funding