Philanthropic Contest

What would your charity do with a $100,000 donation?

$500,000 donated to charities supporting people struggling with social issues such as homelessness, food insecurity, dropping out of school, addictions, violence, mental illness or isolation.

Registration closing date: October 14, 2024

4 grand prize donations of $100,000
8 donations of $10,000

The contest aims to support Canadian charities that work in the health, education, environment, or social services sectors. These charities can have a mission directly related to social issues or submit a related project.

Enter by submitting your charity’s application!

expand_moreSelection Criteria

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be registered with the Canada Revenue Agency
  • Operate in the health, education, environment or social services sectors
  • Aim to improve Canadians’ quality of life
  • Show that the donation would contribute to supporting people struggling with social issues.
  • Provide assistance to individuals – we are not looking for organizations that help other organizations
  • Demonstrate that the donation would be used for concrete initiatives starting in 2025 at the latest
Contest Rules (PDF)download 

Important dates

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September 10 to October 14

Contest entry period

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November 4 to 27

The 12 finalists are announced and public voting is open

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Week of December 9

The winners and donations are announced

Enter your charity now!

1 - Does your charity meet the criteria?

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We will not give donations to certain causes and activities. Is your submission for:

Your submission does not meet our criteria since the charity does not issue charitable receipts.

2 - Your charity’s contact information

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3 - Tell us about your charity

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IMPORTANT: If your charity is selected, this is the name that the public will see.

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5 - Documents to be submitted

Important: Only the following file types are accepted: jpg, gif, pdf, doc, xls and ppt. The maximum size for each file is 15 MB.

If you wish to tell us more about your submission, you may attach a document (maximum 15 MB).

    Please attach your most recent financial statements (maximum 15 MB).

      Please attach a draft timeline (maximum 15 MB).

        Please attach a draft budget (maximum 15 MB).

          You may add a supporting document that will be used to evaluate your submission (maximum 15 MB).