By Canada Post

Learn about the Community Foundation and Apply for a Grant

Feb 20, 2024 | 9:48 AM

The Canada Post Community Foundation provides grants to Canadian schools, charities and community organizations that make a difference in the lives of children and youth (up to age 21). Since 2012, the Community Foundation has granted $13.5 million to 1,100 projects across Canada.

Donations to the Community Foundation can be made at any time.

The 2024 application form will be available on this page from February 12 – March 1, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (EST)

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The Foundation offers two different types of grants

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Grants for community-based support projects

Most of the grants we award fall into this category. Eligible projects should increase the capacity of an organization and create or expand services, rather than maintaining existing services. For example purchasing new equipment or launching new programs.

Project grants are available for projects valued at up to $25,000 each.

Signature Grant

The Signature Grant is meant to contribute to the overall work and mission of national organizations that deliver programs or support to Canadian children and youth.

Up to three (3) Signature Grants of $50,000 each can be awarded each year.

Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant

The Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant is available to Indigenous regional or local organizations offering programming anchored in the principles of Indigenous truth and reconciliation that supports Indigenous children and youth across the country.

See if you qualify

One (1) Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant of $50,000 can be awarded each year.

Children’s projects the Foundation supports

Our mission is to make a positive impact in the lives of Canadian children. Grants are available for projects that support three areas:

Community

Projects that support better futures for children including social services, arts and culture.

Education

Projects that support education, therapeutic and rehabilitative programs.

Health

Projects that support the health and physical activity of children from vulnerable communities or with disabilities or illnesses.

Get to know the Community Foundation

Learn about the kinds of projects we award grants to, the trustee members that oversee the process and organizations that have received grants.

How we select grant recipients

An independent Board of Trustees uses a point systems to decide which projects get funding. Organizations are awarded additional points when a Canada Post employee is involved with the project being submitted.

Past grant recipients

Find out which community organizations and companies have been granted funds in the past.

See past recipients

How grant funds are accumulated

Funds for Community Foundation grants come from:

• Annual in-store campaigns
• Sales from a special fundraising stamp
• Employee donation support
• Public support

Review the financial statements of the Community Foundation for an annual breakdown of donations and Foundation activities.

Our Foundation trustees

Meet the people that review applications and decide on recipients.

See Board of Trustees

Important deadlines

Get more information on the Community Foundation

Read our frequently asked questions or contact us.

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