How do I apply for a donation from The Home Depot Canada Foundation?
Submit an online application using the link on the Grant Programs page
Should I confirm via phone or email that my request has been received?
No, Community Impact Grant Program applicants will receive a response within four to six weeks of submitting their request. Should you not receive a response in this timeframe, please send an inquiry to canadafoundation@homedepot.com. The Orange Door Project Grant applicants will receive a response within four to five months of the full application deadline.
What are The Home Depot Canada Foundation’s funding priorities?
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is committed to taking action on youth homelessness by supporting the housing needs of Canada’s youth. As such, preference is given to projects that support the development of affordable housing and community improvement projects that benefit homeless youth. Eligible projects include small-scale affordable housing and neighbourhood improvement projects that involve rebuilding, repairing, painting, refurbishing, landscaping and planting.
When will I hear if my request has been approved?
Applications of our Community Impact Grants Program are notified within 4-6 weeks of receipt. The Orange Door Project Grant program applicants will be notified of their application status within four to five months of the application deadline. Please note that due to the large volume of requests we receive, we are unable to respond to telephone or e-mail inquires regarding the status of requests.
My request falls within your funding criteria but it was declined, why?
The Home Depot Canada Foundation receives many more applications that it can fund, and even though your request may meet our funding criteria, the funds may not be available at the time. We suggest you apply again in the following calendar year. Please note that due to the large volume of requests we receive, we are unable to respond to telephone or e-mail inquiries regarding the details of declined requests.
Does The Home Depot Canada Foundation have geographic restrictions?
The Home Depot Canada Foundation provides funding to charitable organizations that operate in Canada.
What does the Home Depot Canada Foundation define as youth?
The Foundation sees youth as between the ages of 13-29 years old. In some circumstances, especially in prevention, we support younger ages for intervention and outreach work.