What We Fund
Scotiabank will consider support for:
- Organizations that are either registered charities or non-profit organizations in their jurisdictions
- Organizations that operate in countries where Scotiabank does business
- Organizations with a sustained record of achievement
- Programs that have measureable impact
Scotiabank does not fund:
- Religious groups, unless providing a secular service open to all
- Advocacy groups, political organizations, lobbying activities
- Individuals and/or individual pursuits
- Fraternities, 12-step programs, lodges, and other self-improvement organizations/societies where participation is intended primarily for the personal advancement of benefit of the participant
- Direct mail solicitations
- Registration fees
- Private schools (fee based)
- Public pre-schools, elementary or secondary schools
- Conferences
- Advertising or promotional initiatives
Your application must include:
- A brief description of the organization, including goals and achievements
- A full description of the project for which you are requesting funding, including budget, expected outcome, benefits to end users, defined metrics and recognition plan
- Complete list of Board of Directors, Executive Management and Campaign Cabinet if applicable
- Current audited financial statements
Our review process:
- Applications are reviewed throughout the year
- Requests will be assessed based on your strategic alignment to our focus areas, employee engagement opportunities, financial health, governance and intended social impact
- Depending on the funding requested, review may include regional as well as national committee review
- Please allow 90 days for a response