Investing and creating opportunities for the future. 

The Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Foundation will consider funding for:

• Organizations that are either registered charities or non-profit organizations in their jurisdictions.
  
• Organizations that operate in countries where Scotiabank does business.
• Organizations with a sustained record of achievement.
• Accredited education facilities.
• Programs that have measurable impact, specifically in the areas of youth, education, sport and the environment.

Funding will not be considered for:

• Religious groups, unless providing a secular service open to all.
  
• Advocacy groups, political organizations, lobbying activities.
• Individuals and/or individual pursuits.
• Fraternities, 12-step programs, lodges and other self-improvement organizations/societies where participation is intended primarily for the personal advancement or benefit of the participant.
• Direct mail solicitations, registration fees, advertising or promotional initiatives.
• Private schools (fee based).
• Commercial Sponsorships- for business development purposes to organizations that do not provide a community benefit.

Your application must include:

• Completed Funding Request Form
• A brief description of the organization, including goals and achievements.
• A full description of the project for which you are requesting funding, including budget, expected outcome, benefits to end users, defined metrics and recognition plan.
• Complete list of Board of Directors, Executive Management, on official letterhead.
• Current financial statements/Audited Accounts.
• All other requirements as detailed on the Funding Request Form.

Our review process:

• Applications are reviewed throughout the year.
  
• Requests will be assessed based on your strategic alignment to our focus areas, employee engagement opportunities, financial health, governance and intended social impact.
• Depending on the funding requested, review may include Management as well as Board review.