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UMC Charity Grant Program
Support for registered Canadian charities and amateur athletic associations
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, Canada
Who can apply
Registered Canadian charities carrying out activities in British Columbia, Alberta, and The Yukon.
See full eligibility
Overview
Foundation Grant Requests supports registered Canadian charities and registered Canadian amateur athletic associations. The program focuses on projects and activities in British Columbia, Alberta, and The Yukon, with priority for health-related initiatives and preference for organizations with low administrative costs, low media profile, or ties to communities where uniPHARM and Medicine Centre stores do business.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Charitable activities and projects
- Health-related initiatives
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Canadian Charitable Registration Number
- Project or event description and location
- Amount requested
- Explanation of your role with the organization
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered Canadian charities carrying out activities in British Columbia, Alberta, and The Yukon.
- Registered Canadian amateur athletic associations.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations, unregistered charities, privately funded educational institutions, service clubs, political organizations, and political causes or campaigns.
- Non-registered amateur sports, scholarships or sponsorships to individuals, corporate gift or prize donations, and student trips or exchange programs.
- Religious or faith-related organizations or initiatives.
- Organizations that promote discrimination on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, or religion.
- Capital investments; art galleries, museums, and heritage buildings.
Eligible expenses
- General support for eligible charitable activities and projects
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Non-registered amateur sports.
- Scholarships or sponsorships to individuals and corporate gift or prize donations.
- Capital investments.
- Art galleries, museums, and heritage buildings.
- Student trips or exchange programs.
Selection criteria
- Health-related activities in British Columbia, Alberta, and The Yukon are given priority.
- Preference is given to organizations with low administrative costs.
- Preference is given to organizations with low media profile.
- Preference is given to organizations in communities where uniPHARM and Medicine Centre stores do business.
How to apply
- Before filling out the application form online, review the eligibility criteria listed below.
- Complete the application form online to provide details about your request.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Foundation Board of Directors.
- Requests are assessed according to the stated eligibility criteria and review periods.
- Applicants are notified of the decision by January 31 of the following year.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Requests are reviewed once a year.
- The charity is notified of the decision by January 31 of the following year.
- Applicants may be contacted for further information.
Frequently Asked Questions about the UMC Charity Grant Program Program
What is the UMC Charity Grant Program?
Foundation Grant Requests supports registered Canadian charities and registered Canadian amateur athletic associations. The program focuses on projects and activities in British Columbia, Alberta, and The Yukon, with priority for health-related initiatives and preference for organizations with low administrative costs, low media profile, or ties to communities where uniPHARM and Medicine Centre stores do business.
Who is eligible for the UMC Charity Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the UMC Charity Grant Program program, you must:
Registered Canadian charities carrying out activities in British Columbia, Alberta, and The Yukon.
Registered Canadian amateur athletic associations.
What expenses are eligible under UMC Charity Grant Program?
Charitable activities and projects
Health-related initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the UMC Charity Grant Program?
You can contact uniPHARM & Medicine Centre Pharmacies Charitable Foundation (UMC).
Where is the UMC Charity Grant Program available?
The UMC Charity Grant Program program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon.
Is the UMC Charity Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
UMC Charity Grant Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the UMC Charity Grant Program?
UMC Charity Grant Program is funded by uniPHARM & Medicine Centre Pharmacies Charitable Foundation (UMC)