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:

• Individuals and/or individual pursuits
• Service/Private clubs and organizations (unless it is a Registered Charity, and the program is open to everyone)
• Sports teams (unless funding is pursuant to a Scotiabank local support program)
• Religious organizations unless the program being funded:
  • is open to all, regardless of faith, race, or sexual orientation
  • will not incorporate religious teachings or participation in religious services/rites
• Political organizations, including political parties, campaigns, advocacy or lobby groups
• Private foundations and corporate foundations
• Private schools (private, charter or independent, fee-based schools), and public pre-schools, elementary or secondary schools
• Individual member agencies of federated appeals (e.g. United Way) unless not otherwise supported by Scotiabank’s annual fundraising campaign or corporate commitment
• Charitable Organizations with which Scotiabank is already in a pledge position

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 at least 90 days for a response