Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Rio Tinto Aluminum Canada Fund

• The proposed initiative aligns with one or more of the fund’s priority areas (culture and heritage, education, health and well-being, environment, community, or reducing inequalities).
• The project delivers long-term social and/or economic benefits for communities near Rio Tinto operations.
• The initiative takes place in or benefits a host community where Rio Tinto operates.
• Projects supporting Indigenous communities receive increased attention.

Who is eligible?

• Organizations proposing community programs or initiatives in the fund’s priority areas.
• Groups delivering projects for communities neighbouring Rio Tinto operations.

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

• Communities that neighbour Rio Tinto operations in Canada.

• Step 1: Access application channel
  • Use the online application process available on the funder website.
• Step 2: Submit application
  • Complete and submit the application through the online process.
• Step 3: Await decision
  • Receive a decision within six to eight weeks of the application date.
  • Final decisions are communicated following the board’s bi-annual meetings.

• A decision is communicated within six to eight weeks of the application date.
• The board meets on a bi-annual basis and communicates the final decision after its meeting.

• Increased attention is given to projects that support Indigenous communities.
• The fund aims to deliver long-term social and economic benefits for host communities and broader society.
• The fund focuses on priority areas including education, environment, health, and community liveability.