Community Foundation

    Learn about the Community Foundation and apply for a grant

    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 Community Foundation 2024 application period is now closed.

    Donate to the FoundationLearn how to apply

    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.
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    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

    February 12, 2024: Application website is available
    March 1, 2024 (12:00 pm ET): Application deadline
    March to June 2024: Application review and trustee approval period
    Summer 2024: Decision is communicated to applicants
    September 2024: Public announcement of grant recipients
    Winter 2025: New application period opens

    Get more information on the Community Foundation