Philanthropic Contest
$1,000,000 donated to our communities
What would your organization do with $200,000 to support young people facing today’s challenges?
Registration: Starting September 9, 2026
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.
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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
The four grand prize winners for 2025
A donation of $100,000 was made to one charity in each of the four regions.
Fredericton Community Services Inc Operating as Greener Village
Atlantic Canada and Northern Canada
Charity’s mission
Greener Village started as the Fredericton Food Bank in 1983 in a basement room. Now in it's 42nd year of operations, it is a community-led organization focused on alleviating hunger in the community by providing emergency food support to 2,200 families each month and preventing hunger in the future with programming focused on education, training, and seasonal supports. We provide food, clothing, and developmental opportunities people need in their journey to self-sufficiency.
https://www.greenervillage.ca/
Free Play for Kids Inc.
Western Provinces
Charity’s mission
Our mission is to provide programs and spaces that are safe, accessible, inclusive, and support the holistic development of children and youth where communities are empowered through play. Since our inception more than 17 years ago, we have acted as a safe haven for equity-deserving (i.e., low-income, racialized, newcomer, refugee, disabled, neurodivergent) children and youth through access to barrier-free sport and care programming. We believe in a community where everyone can play, belong and grow.
https://www.freeplayforkids.comEmployee Favourite winner
La Maison de la Famille de Val-d'Or
Quebec
Charity’s mission
The Maison de la Famille de Val-d'Or is an inclusive welcome centre for all families. It supports, enhances and enriches the parenting experience through practical services, educational activities and a welcoming environment. By strengthening the parent-child bond, it promotes children's overall development, parents' mental health, and family cohesion, contributing to a stronger and more supportive community.
https://mfvd.ca/
Fred Victor Centre
Ontario
Charity’s mission
Fred Victor's mission is to improve the health, income and housing stability of people experiencing poverty and homelessness
https://www.fredvictor.orgThe eight charities that received a $10,000 donation in 2025
Western Provinces
West Central Women's Resource Centre
Food Link Society
Atlantic Canada and Northern Canada
BGC Moncton
YWCA Halifax
Quebec
Le Pignon Bleu - la maison pour grandir
Action-Réinsertion (Le Sac à dos)
Ontario
Learning for a Sustainable Future
Food for Life Inc.
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