
Tim Hortons — Smile Cookie
Last Update: July 2, 2025
Canada
Supports community organizations and charities across Canada through donations
Tim Hortons — Smile Cookie at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Grant Providers
- Tim Hortons
Status
Open
Overview of the Tim Hortons — Smile Cookie program
The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie program donates 100% of proceeds from Smile Cookie sales, raising over $19.8 million most recently, to support local charities, hospitals, community care organizations, food banks, and schools across Canada. Funding is awarded to eligible registered charities and community groups for projects that benefit local communities; there is no specified maximum funding amount.
Financing terms and conditions
- The total revenue (before taxes) generated from the sale of smile cookies is donated to local community organizations and charities.
Eligible projects & activities
- Supporting local hospitals with charitable funding.
- Providing resources to community care organizations.
- Assisting food banks to enhance food security.
- Funding educational programs and school initiatives.
- Backing local charities and community groups serving various community needs.
Eligibility criteria of the Tim Hortons — Smile Cookie program
- The applicant must be a charity or community group serving local communities in Canada.
- The organization must submit an application detailing its activities, the communities served, and the intended use of funds.
- A registered charity number should be provided if available.
- The application must be submitted by September 31st of the previous calendar year.
Who is eligible?
- Charities
- Community groups
- Hospitals
- Food banks
- Schools
Eligible geographic areas
- Charities and community organizations located anywhere in Canada.
Eligibility criteria of the Tim Hortons — Smile Cookie program
- Clear description of the organization's mission and activities.
- Communities served by the organization.
- Reason for funding request and explanation of specific needs.
- Intended use of funds and how they will be allocated if selected.
- Plan for how the organization will support the Smile Cookie Campaign if chosen.
How to apply to the Tim Hortons — Smile Cookie program
1
Confirm eligibility requirements
- Review the eligibility criteria for Smile Cookie funding
- Ensure your organization is a charity or community group in Canada
2
Collect required organizational documents
- Gather information about your organization's mission and activities
- Prepare details about communities served and charity registration number
- Collect annual reports if available
3
Prepare funding justification and use
- Clearly explain why the funds are needed
- Detail how the funds will be used if selected
- Specify the amount of funding required
- Describe how your organization will support the Smile Cookie Campaign
4
Fill out the application form
- Complete the Smile Cookie grant application form
- Ensure all required information and documents are included
5
Submit application before deadline
- Submit your completed application by September 31st of the previous calendar year
- Confirm submission to the appropriate Tim Hortons location or representative
Additional information
- 100% of the proceeds from Smile Cookie sales are donated to the selected charities and community groups.
- Organizations may be featured and promoted through Tim Hortons' social media channels with the hashtag #SmileCookie.
- A pre-order form is available for large Smile Cookie orders and must be submitted at least 24 hours prior to pick-up.
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