Community Board Grants

• Fiduciary intermediary relationships, where a non-profit organization leverages the charitable status of another registered charity

• Community-based programs of religious organizations unable to show non-denominational participation

• Charitable organization‌ operating costs, including salaries, overhead and utilities

• Requests for:

• TELUS services or products, including devices such as tablets and mobile phones 

• Capital campaigns, capital expenditures, endowments or debt reduction campaigns

• Sponsorships, advertising and retroactive funding 

• Scholarships and bursaries

• International programs

We allow registered charities and qualified donees to apply for annual Community Board grant funding for up to three years in a row.

Declined applicants must wait at least one year before re-submitting an application for funding, either for the same or a different program.

Ongoing funding roadmap

First Year

• Charity or qualified donee is approved for funding

Second Year

• A minimum of 12 months must have passed since receiving funding

• All post-project requirements have been completed 

• A second year application can either be for a change or expansion of a currently funded program or for another program benefiting youth

Third Year

• A minimum of 12 months must have passed since receiving funding

• All post-project requirements have been completed 

• Only applications for a different program benefiting youth are eligible

Fourth Year

• Not eligible for funding

• A 12-month pause following 3 years of successful funding is required

The next application deadline is September 15.

If you have any questions or would like more information about applying for a TELUS Canadian Community Board grant, please contact info@friendlyfuture.com