Eligibility
Is my organization eligible for a grant?
The Trottier Foundation can only provide grants to “qualified donees” or “registered charities” as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency and the Canadian Income Tax Act. A list of qualified donees can be found here.
Take our quiz to find out if you are eligible for a grant.
To apply
Make sure you answer all questions posed in the application process. Create a profile here and start by the eligibility process.
What happens If I am eligible?
If you are eligible for a grant, you will then be prompted to complete a letter of intent. If your letter of intent is approved, you will be prompted to complete the application process.
What does the Trottier Foundation fund?
The Foundation considers projects in our key granting priorities. The main interests of the Trottier Foundation are in the following areas:
Climate and the Environment
Science
Health
Education
Community and International
Cross-cutting or intersecting projects are viewed positively, but are not required.
What does the Trottier foundation NOT fund?
The Foundation does not grant to the following projects or organizations:
Non-qualified donees (individuals or not-for-profit organizations)
Film, video or documentary projects
Political donations or partisan political activities
Religious institutions or religious projects or activities
Individual research projects
Emergency relief for operating deficits
Arts and other cultural purposes
Retroactive funding for activities or projects that have already taken place
Land or ocean conservation projects or charities
Guidelines
How do I apply?
There are three steps:
Submit a basic eligibility quiz by applying here.
Once registered, submit a short letter of intent. It will be reviewed by our grants committee.
If successful, you will be invited to answer further questions to finalize the application process.
Why a Letter of Intent?
A letter of intent allows the Foundation to ascertain whether your project fits into the Foundation’s granting mission. This is made to ensure both applicant and our staff make the most efficient use of their time.
How long will it take for the foundation to review the Letter of Intent?
The Foundation strives to review the letter of intent as quickly as possible. The staff review and decide whether the grant meets the Foundation’s mission. Given the large amount of applications received, we strive to review the letter of within a few weeks.
What happens if my Letter of Intent is accepted?
You will receive an email notification asking you to complete the application process.
Grants under $25,000
Grant requests under $25,000 will not need to complete the entire application process.
Application Process
After submitting a letter of intent, the staff at the Trottier Foundation will review and decide whether it meets our criteria. The applicant will then be invited to finalize the remaining application questions.
Once the application process is complete the staff at the Trottier Foundation will analyze your file. You may be contacted if there are additional questions.
Deadlines
Applications are studied all year round. The board meets quarterly (March, June, September and December) to make its decisions about the applications received. We do not have fixed deadlines before each board meeting, as this largely depends on the number of applications received and our internal capacity.
Please note that the entire grant request process, from the moment the letter of intent is submitted to the moment the Foundation informs the applicant of their decision, can take a few months.
2024 update: Our recent Climate funding announcement has generated a significant increase in funding applications. We are a small team with limited capacity and as a result, the application review process may take longer. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.