Instructions on how to apply

We are now accepting proposals for funding through our online application portal below.

Obtaining funding is a multi-step process summarized in the following steps:

Stage 1: Submit your info through the application portal below. It will take about 20 minutes. We will review your info and get back to you in about a week to set up a meeting or to decline our interest.

Stage 2: After meeting with you, our team will determine whether your request can proceed to our board.  If so, we will ask you to submit a full proposal. We will provide more details at this stage but will include analyzing your plans, financial statements, social goals, etc. .

Stage 3: Assuming all goes well during Stage 2, we then take your proposal to our board (they meet quarterly).  If approved, our lawyers do the final checks, an investment agreement is signed and then funds are disbursed.

 

Investment Criteria

  • Investments are between $50,000 and $7 million
  • Open to any type of organization registered in Canada (nonprofit, for-profit, cooperatives, etc.)
  • Must have a clear business plan as well as an exit strategy for our investment
  • Must be able to provide annual reporting on social impact metrics
  • Priority to Edmonton region, and then Alberta. We will invest in other parts of Canada if we can see significant social impact.

Additional details can be found on our FAQs page.

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If you have questions before completing the form, feel free to contact us.