BMO Gives is offering grants to registered charities or non-profits in Canada or the U.S. for projects that foster positive societal impact, enhance community and economic resilience, or support environmental sustainability.
BMO Gives is committed to fostering positive societal impact through community support and charitable initiatives. It focuses on enhancing community and economic resilience, as well as environmental sustainability. Eligible applicants must be registered charities or non-profits operating in Canada or the U.S. and align with BMO's corporate values, which promote inclusivity and non-discrimination. The program aims to support projects that address significant societal needs and empower local communities.
Overview
Before you can submit a proposal, new applicants must complete a brief assessment to confirm eligibility. Once eligibility is confirmed, you can submit a proposal via our online platform. BMO leverages its position as a leading financial services provider to drive progress for clients and communities, committed to making progress for a thriving economy, a sustainable future and stronger communities to help ensure they are vibrant, inclusive and prosperous for everyone. This is an active grant from BMO Financial Group.
Giving Priorities
BMO grows economies: Advance financial education, well-being, and economic mobility of clients and communities.
BMO grows sustainably: Work with universities, research centres, and nonprofits to pioneer solutions that protect the environment and drive the transition to a more sustainable future.
BMO grows strong communities: Act as a catalyst for progress through capital investment, sponsorships and donations, as well as financial literacy and educational programming.
Eligibility
At a minimum, applicants must be a registered Canadian or U.S. charity or non-profit organization, and programming must occur in Canada or the U.S. to be eligible for consideration. Consistent with BMO's stated corporate values, we do not support organizations that employ discriminatory practices.
Ineligibility
For-profit entities
Individuals (e.g., sponsoring an athlete, artist, student)
Organizations or lobby/advocacy/partisan groups that promote a particular social, political or economic ideology
Political parties/organizations
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.
Religious organizations (except for programs/services offered to the general public on a non-denominational basis)
Organizations that discriminate on prohibited grounds
Elementary and secondary public schools, including student organizations and private independent/religious schools except registered charities that serve children and young people with specialized needs and do not receive public funding
Tuition, membership/registration fees, sabbatical or academic leaves
Amateur or elite sports teams or events
Local, regional, or provincial/state campaigns or agencies of, or those affiliated with a national organization, which is already receiving a donation
Third-party organizations/events raising funds for a charity
Private foundations (primarily funded by individuals, families or corporations and not publicly funded)
Private clubs
Professional and technical associations
Conferences, conventions, seminars, symposiums or workshops, unless they are part of a broader charitable program that has received funding
Trips and tours, including subsidized travel, accommodation and entertainment expenses, unless these costs are part of a broader charitable program that has received funding
Courtesy/goodwill advertising
Low-interest or no-interest loans
Crowdfunding initiatives, including those driven by online platforms
Award
Grant Amount Unspecified amount
Theme
The grant aims to support projects that enhance community and economic resilience, as well as environmental sustainability, addressing significant societal needs and empowering local communities.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants must be registered charities or non-profits operating in Canada or the U.S. and align with BMO's corporate values, which promote inclusivity and non-discrimination.