Apply for Sponsorships and Donations

We help communities around the world by funding many different initiatives through donations and sponsorships. Both types of funding have a positive social impact, but they have different objectives. Our donations are given as gifts whereas our sponsorships are part of our brand marketing initiatives.

Unfortunately, eligibility does not guarantee funding. We receive tens of thousands of eligible requests every year and follow a rigorous evaluation process to ensure that our funds are invested with the utmost care and responsibility.

General Applications

A donation is a cash or in-kind gift to a charitable organization. In order to qualify for a donation from the RBC Foundation, an organization must fall within our giving guidelines and be a registered charity with the proper authorities in its jurisdiction.

A sponsorship is support for an event, activity, person or organization by providing money or other resources in exchange for access to the associated commercial potential.

Specific Projects

Overview	Application Deadline	How to Apply
RBC After School Grants Project Since 1999, RBC has supported after school programs that provide a safe environment where kids can develop social skills and self-esteem and keep learning after the bell rings. Learn More	The application period for 2013 grants is now closed. The application deadline for 2014 grants will be announced in late 2013.	Guidelines and Eligibility Apply Now
RBC Blue Water Project™ The RBC Blue Water Project is a global commitment to help protect and preserve water in towns, cities and urbanized areas. Learn More	The application period for 2013 grants is now closed. The application deadline for 2014 grants will be announced in late 2013.	Guidelines and Eligibility Apply Now
RBC Children’s Mental Health Project A multi-year philanthropic commitment to support community-based and hospital programs that reduce stigma, provide early intervention and increase public awareness. Learn More	Applications are accepted year-round.*	Guidelines and Eligibility Apply Now
RBC Emerging Artists Project We support initiatives that help emerging artists by bridging the gap from academic to professional career. Learn More	Applications are accepted year-round. The 2013 RBC Canadian Painting Competition application deadline is April 30, 2013*.	Guidelines and Eligibility Apply Now
RBC Play Hockey Grants for projects that keep hockey vibrant in communities across North America. Learn More		Guidelines and Eligibility Legal Terms
RBC Olympians Program This program hires current and retired Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes as community ambassadors who bring Olympic messages of excellence and leadership to Canadian communities. Learn More		Guidelines and Eligibility

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

RBC After School Grants Project
Since 1999, RBC has supported after school programs that provide a safe environment where kids can develop social skills and self-esteem and keep learning after the bell rings.

Learn More

The application period for 2013 grants is now closed. The application deadline for 2014 grants will be announced in late 2013.

Guidelines and Eligibility

Apply Now

RBC Blue Water Project™
The RBC Blue Water Project is a global commitment to help protect and preserve water in towns, cities and urbanized areas.

Learn More

The application period for 2013 grants is now closed.

The application deadline for 2014 grants will be announced in late 2013.

Guidelines and Eligibility

Apply Now

RBC Children’s Mental Health Project
A multi-year philanthropic commitment to support community-based and hospital programs that reduce stigma, provide early intervention and increase public awareness.

Learn More

Applications are accepted year-round.*

Guidelines and Eligibility

Apply Now

RBC Emerging Artists Project
We support initiatives that help emerging artists by bridging the gap from academic to professional career.

Learn More

Applications are accepted year-round.

The 2013 RBC Canadian Painting Competition application deadline is April 30, 2013*.

Guidelines and Eligibility

Apply Now

RBC Play Hockey
Grants for projects that keep hockey vibrant in communities across North America.

Learn More

Guidelines and Eligibility

Legal
Terms

RBC Olympians Program
This program hires current and retired Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes as community ambassadors who bring Olympic messages of excellence and leadership to Canadian communities.

Learn More

Guidelines and Eligibility

*Dates may vary.

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