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TELUS Community Boards

Entrusting local leaders to make the most impactful funding decisions, the 13 Canadian TELUS Community Boards make recommendations on the allocations of local grants. These grants support registered charities that offer health, education or technology programs that help youth thrive.

TELUS Community Boards at a glance

From the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation’s inception in October 2018 until the end of December 2023:

2,399

projects
have been supported

$30.3 M

contributed
to Canadian grassroots organizations
Canadian Community Boards
Projects funded
2005 to 2023*
Report
Atlantic Canada
617
$7,200,000
Barrie and Central Ontario
98
$650,000
Calgary and Southern Alberta
633
$10,025,000
Edmonton and Northern Alberta
686
$9,875,000
Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area
797
$13,050,000
Interior and Northern BC
438
$3,900,000
Manitoba and Saskatchewan
287
$3,750,000
Montreal
800
$11,100,000
Ottawa and Eastern Ontario
575
$8,100,000
Quebec
654
$5,200,000
Rimouski
838
$6,500,000
Vancouver and Coastal
1,148
$14,600,000
Vancouver Island
522
$5,800,000
Total
8,104
$99,750,000
* From 2005 to 2018, these Canadian TELUS Community Boards were funded through the generosity of TELUS, with a contribution of $69M supporting 5,685 projects. Since October 2018, the funding has been provided by the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation.

Find your TELUS Community Board

Did you know that the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation allocates funds to 13 Canadian TELUS Community Boards? Learn how we are making a difference in your community and how to apply for a grant.

If you are looking for Community Boards located outside of Canada, please click here.

Get funded

If your community initiative meets our funding criteria, it may be eligible for funding. Share it with us.