Please note: our Community Investment program is currently closed for applications. We suggest checking our website periodically for future updates on the availability of the program.

Partnering for change

We know it’s only when someone's basic human needs are met, that they can become financially well. Our giving is focused on enhancing the quality of life and economic well-being by supporting impactful programs and capital projects. 

Eligibility

To receive funding through our Community Investment Program, your application should support one of our three focus areas:

Financial literacy education programs

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It's A Money Thing

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Conexus approved programs

Capital projects

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Community owned facilities and equipment

Basic human needs

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Education – work and life skills programs, adult education, literacy

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Food security – food banks, community gardens

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Shelter – affordable housing, support shelters

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Health services – health & wellness programs

Ineligible applications

We’d love to support all requests but have limitations. If you’re asking for funding for the following, your request will not be considered for the Community Investment Program.

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Sport & recreational events, competitions or tournaments

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Team funding with the exception of elite level teams

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School funding for teams, programs or fundraisers

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Playground funding

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Daycare funding

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Playschool funding

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Travel funding

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Religious group, events or projects

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Individuals or individual pursuits benefiting one or few people

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Award or appreciation events

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Conferences, symposiums or trade shows

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Operational, deficit or retroactive funding

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Creation and/or publication of books, videos, brochures or websites

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Research funding

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Lobby and advocacy groups

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Political parties or affiliated events

If your request is not a fit for funding through the Community Investment Program, it may qualify under our Event & Organizational Sponsorship Program.  

Community Investment

Application deadlines and process

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All funding requests must be submitted through our online application form. No email, phone or paper submissions will be accepted.

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Applications must be submitted a minimum of 90 days before the start of the event or initiative

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Applications will be accepted within the intake periods, which will open in late spring

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Applications will be decided at the end of each intake period. You will be contacted directly with the result and next steps. Rest assured; we will respond to all applications either way.