Community Donations
We believe in the importance of giving back to communities where we live and work. Through NLC’s Community Donations Program, we provide donations of $1,000 to charities and non-profit organizations that are making a positive impact at a local level.
Registered charities and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for NLC’s Community Donations program. Programs and projects must have an impact in Newfoundland and Labrador in the areas of Social Responsibility, Food Security, Mental Health and Community Wellness, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion or Environmental Sustainability.
How to apply
Eligible charities and non-profit organizations must fill out the NLC Community Donation application form. Applications are accepted four times per year. If you apply after the deadline, your application will be accepted for the following round. Approved applicants must wait a full year before applying again.
For a list of programs and causes that are not eligible for support please click HERE
Programs Not Eligible for Support
The following requests do not meet criteria for NLC’s Community Donations program, and are not eligible for support:
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals or individual families
- Projects or programs outside Newfoundland and Labrador
- Political, labour, fraternal organizations, or civic clubs
- Religious or sectarian programs or purposes
- Third-party organizations raising funds for charities
- Travel-related events, including student trips or tours
- Conferences or seminars
- Film productions
- Memorial campaigns
- Direct mail campaigns
- Sports teams or sporting events
- Individual schools
- Professional trade groups
- Event sponsorships
- Third-party in-store fundraising, except for pre-approved causes
- Gift cards or product (including discounts for products) for fundraising or charitable purposes (e.g. door prizes, raffles, auction items, etc.)
- Organizations that do not share NLC’s values, as well as organizations that discriminate against individuals based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or any legally protected characteristic
SUMMER
Application Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Decision Confirmation:June 30, 2025
FALL
Application Deadline:
September 1, 2025
Decision Confirmation:September 30, 2025
SPRING
Application Deadline:
March 1, 2026
Decision Confirmation:March 30, 2026
Supported Organizations
Below is a list of local registered charities and non-profit organizations throughout the province that have received funding from NLC. To date, $20,000 has been donated through the program to support programs and initiatives in key areas including food security, mental health and community wellness, diversity, equity, and inclusion, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability.
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Kids Help Phone – Youth mental health support
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Parkinson Society NL- Specifically designed exercise programs
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Canadian National Institute of the Blind- Family Camp Support
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Freshwater Community Centre – Community Garden Development
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Chabad of Newfoundland Inc. – The Friendship Circle Program
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GNP Community Centre – Community Meal Program for Seniors
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Harry’s Harbour Development Association- Social and Community activities for seniors
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Central Northeast Health Foundation- Food security and Wayfinding initiative
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Mi’kmaw Cultural Foundation- Youth cultural programming
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Boys and Girls Club, St. Anthony – Food and Snack Program Support
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Candlelighters NL – STEM activities at Camp Delight
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Stephenville Crossing Recreation- Community activities for seniors and low income individuals
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Vera Perlin Society- Programs and services for those living with intellectual disabilities
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Battle Harbour Assisted Living Corporation- Garden program for residents
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Dr. Jack Hand Legacy Foundation- Financial support for families with a child who has oncology or hematology related illness