FAQ

Have questions about the application process? If you have read through the FAQ and did not find an answer you needed, please get in touch with us to answer any further questions.

What does the Foundation support?

The Foundation supports projects, both large and small, from qualifying organizations that align with its mission and meet eligibility requirements. The Foundation funds organizations that impact Atlantic Canada and rural communities in Alberta and Manitoba where McCain Foods Limited has facilities and employees.

What does the Foundation not support?

The McCain Foundation does not support the following requests for funding:

Individuals or organizations without a registered charitable number
Deficit funding requests
Requests for event sponsorships, conferences, travel expenses or fundraisers
Endowment funding
Scholarship requests
Requests from religious or political organizations

What is a reasonable amount to request?

Your application should identify a specific amount of money requested from the Foundation to complete the project successfully.

Are there application deadlines?

Proposals can be submitted at any time.

How long will it take before the Foundation makes a decision after an application is submitted? How will we be notified of the Foundation’s decision?

The Board meets quarterly to review proposals. If a large number of proposals are received in a given quarter, your proposal may be deferred. It is possible, therefore, for your request to take up to 6 months to be reviewed. You will receive a notification letter of the Foundation’s decision.

What are the most common reasons that a proposal is declined?

The following are the most common reasons that proposals are declined:

No registered charitable number
Incomplete proposal (please ensure all requested information is provided)
Project falls outside of the geographical focus of the Foundation
The proposal has an insufficient or limited impact
The project/program has uncertain financial sustainability

Can our organization present our proposal to the Board?

Due to the large number of proposals submitted to the Foundation, the Board has very limited time to receive presentations. Organizations that make large requests may be asked by the Board to make a presentation.

Can an application be submitted by mail?

We prefer to receive online applications but will also accept applications by mail.

Can we reapply for support if our proposal was declined?

Yes. Organizations may reapply for support.

We received a grant last year. Can we reapply again this year?

Yes. Applications are evaluated based on their individual merit. If funds are requested for the same project, evidence of impact and progress should be included in a subsequent application.

Are there any reporting requirements for accepted proposals?

For larger grants, the Foundation is interested in learning about the implementation and impact of projects that are funded. Reporting requirements will be identified if your proposal is accepted.

Can I contact someone to discuss my project?

If you have reviewed all of the information on the website and still have questions, please contact us by submitting an email to info@mccainfoundation.org.