Tim Hortons — Smile Cookie

Q: How much funding can be received?

Tim Hortons — Smile Cookie Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Tim Hortons — Smile Cookie a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Tim Hortons — Smile Cookie is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Tim Hortons — Smile Cookie?

Tim Hortons — Smile Cookie is funded by Tim Hortons

Q: Who is eligible for the Tim Hortons — Smile Cookie program?

To be eligible for the Tim Hortons — Smile Cookie program, you must: • Charitable organization or local community group • Submit an application before September 31 • Provide a registration number and annual reports if applicable

Q: Where is the Tim Hortons — Smile Cookie available?

The Tim Hortons — Smile Cookie program is available across Canada.

Last Update: October 22, 2025

Canada

Supports community organizations and charities across Canada through donations

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 100% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

Tim Hortons

Program status

Open

Overview

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.

Activities funded

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

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.

Selection criteria

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

Confirm eligibility requirements

Review the eligibility criteria for Smile Cookie funding
Ensure your organization is a charity or community group in Canada

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

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

Fill out the application form

Complete the Smile Cookie grant application form
Ensure all required information and documents are included

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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Frequently Asked Questions about the Tim Hortons — Smile Cookie Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tim Hortons — Smile Cookie. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.