Workplace Giving

Volunteer Grants

What are volunteer grants?

A volunteer grant is a donation made by your employer to a nonprofit organization based on the number of hours you volunteer. For example, some companies donate $10–$25 per hour, while others offer a lump sum after a certain number of hours, like $500 after 20 hours of service.

Check our employer volunteer grants tool below to see if your employer has a volunteer grants program.

How to apply for a volunteer grant

Check if your employer offers volunteer grants

Many companies offer volunteer grant programs but may not promote them widely. Check with your HR department or manager to see if they offer volunteer grants or other forms of workplace giving. If your company doesn't currently offer these programs, we have the resources to help you start the conversation and encourage your employer to create one.

Track your volunteer hours

Keep a detailed log of your volunteer activities. Include the date, number of hours, and a short description of what you did. This can be as simple as keeping a note on your phone or using a spreadsheet. Some employers may ask for specific proof or a signature from a staff member at Crohn’s and Colitis Canada to confirm your participation, so having a well-organized record will make the process faster and easier.

Submit the grant application

Once you’ve gathered the required information, follow your company’s instructions to submit your application. This might include entering your volunteer hours into an online system, uploading a verification letter, or contacting Crohn’s and Colitis Canada to confirm your participation. We’re happy to help, just email volunteer...crohnsandcolitis...ca if you need assistance.

Notify Crohn’s and Colitis Canada

After you’ve applied, inform us that you’ve applied for a volunteer grant so we can confirm your volunteer hours with your employer. Keep an eye out for any emails from your HR department in case they need more information. 

Receive confirmation

After your employer processes the application and verifies your volunteer hours, they will send the grant directly to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. Thank you, your effort helps support important research and patient programs for people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
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Tips for success

• Start early: Some companies have deadlines for submitting volunteer grant applications, often within a few months of the volunteer activity.
• Use available resources: If your company uses a CSR platform, familiarize yourself with the process and requirements.
• Promote the opportunity: Encourage fellow volunteers to check their eligibility for volunteer grants. The more people who apply, the greater the support for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada.
• Approved grants: If your employer has approved your volunteer grant, please ensure the grant donation is made out to our official name of Crohn's and Colitis Canada and indicate on the cheque that it is a volunteer grant donation.
• Crohn's and Colitis Canada
  2110-439 University Avenue
  Toronto, ON M5G 1Y8

Check to see if your employer has a volunteer grant program

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