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Scotiabank Foundation (ScotiaRISE)

Scotiabank

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-05

About This Grant

ScotiaRISE is Scotiabank's 10-year $500M initiative supporting economic resilience for disadvantaged groups, with focus on youth, newcomers, and Indigenous peoples.

Grant Summary

Scotiabank Foundation (ScotiaRISE) is a Scotiabank grant providing $10K to $1M for nonprofit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

economic-resilienceyouthnewcomersindigenous

Eligibility

  • Canadian organizations eligible
nonprofit

How to Apply

Funding Range

$10K$1M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Scotiabank Foundation (ScotiaRISE) from Scotiabank, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Scotiabank before the deadline.
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Scotiabank Foundation (ScotiaRISE): Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Scotiabank Foundation (ScotiaRISE)?

Scotiabank Foundation (ScotiaRISE) is offered by Scotiabank and is generally open to nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Scotiabank Foundation (ScotiaRISE) provide?

Scotiabank Foundation (ScotiaRISE) provides between $10K and $1M per award from Scotiabank. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Scotiabank Foundation (ScotiaRISE) deadline?

Scotiabank Foundation (ScotiaRISE) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Scotiabank, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Scotiabank Foundation (ScotiaRISE)?

To apply for Scotiabank Foundation (ScotiaRISE), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Scotiabank.