Philanthropic Contest
$1,000,000 donated to our communities
$200,000 in donations to charities to support young people facing today’s challenges
Announcement of finalists and start of voting on November 3
4 grand-prize donations of $200,000
Whether its mission is directly focused on the challenges faced by young people or whether it proposes an initiative that offers solutions, the organization must make a concrete contribution to addressing an issue affecting young people, particularly in areas such as mental health, academic success, economic insecurity or the environment.
Selection criteria
To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:
- Supports individuals aged 12 to 25
- Be registered with the Canada Revenue Agency
- Operate in the health, education, environment or social services sectors
- Aim to improve Canadians’ quality of life
- 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 2027 at the latest
Important dates
September 9 to October 13
Charity submission period
November 3 to 25
12 finalists announced and public voting period
Week of December 7
Announcement of the winners and the donations