Fondation Air Canada appears to focus on improving the health and well-being of children and families across Canada, with especially strong support for pediatric hospitals, children’s health charities, and programs that help vulnerable kids. It also makes meaningful gifts to food security organizations and a smaller number of health-related or community support charities, suggesting a practical, frontline approach to community need. The foundation’s giving is national in scope but heavily concentrated in child health, child welfare, and basic needs.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency T3010, 2023
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Makes mid- to six-figure grants to established Canadian charities, with a strong tilt toward large, recognizable national and regional institutions serving children and families. Funding is concentrated in health, child welfare, and food security, often through direct grants rather than many small awards.
Emphasize clear, measurable benefits for children and families in Canada, especially in health care, pediatric support, nutrition, or child welfare. Partnerships with hospitals, large service organizations, or programs with national or multi-province reach are likely to be strongest, and applicants should show practical outcomes, broad impact, and strong operational capacity.
Current and upcoming funding from Fondation Air Canada that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Requests are accepted year-round and must be submitted at least three months before the event or project begins.
Deadline: Requests accepted year-round; submit at least three months before the event or project begins.
Who can apply: Registered Canadian charities working on improving children’s health and well-being; proposals should support programs creating a lasting impact on children from equity-deserving groups.
Deadline: Application period: November 1 to December 31 each year.
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