Investing and creating opportunities for the future.

The Scotiabank will consider funding 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
• Accredited education facilities
• Programs that have measurable impact, specifically in the areas of youth, education, sport and the environment

Funding will not be considered for:

• 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 or benefit of the participant.
• Direct mail solicitations, registration fees, advertising or promotional initiatives.
• Private schools (fee based)
• Commercial sponsorships for business development purposes to organizations that do not provide a community benefit.

Getting started:

• Please complete an application via our online portal

Your application should include (uploaded as attachments online):

• Copy of certificate of registration as a Charity / Non-Profit Organisation.
• 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, on official letterhead (first, middle and last name for each in the following format: Date/Month/Year; the residential address and country of birth for each name).
• Current financial statements/Audited Accounts.

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.