Funding Guidelines and Application

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
• Programs that have measurable 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 or 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 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