Desjardins GoodSpark Fund

Overview of the Desjardins GoodSpark Fund program:

Desjardins is committed to enhancing the economic and social well-being of people and communities. To support this mission, we are excited to introduce the 2023-2024 Desjardins GoodSpark Grants Program. Recognizing the vital role of small businesses in communities across Canada, we are offering $20,000 grants to help them succeed. Small businesses are encouraged to apply for the GoodSpark Grants through our program website at goodsparkgrants.ca.

Benefits of the Desjardins GoodSpark Fund program:

• 1 of 150 GoodSpark Grants of $20,000 (gross amount)* to be awarded and made payable to small businesses.

Eligibility criteria of the Desjardins GoodSpark Fund program:

• The projects submitted must:
• Be socioeconomic in nature and be both impactful and sustainable
• Bring something new to the range of services offered by the project sponsor
• Have a positive impact on people and communities
• Be in step with local priorities
• Meet a community need
• Rally key community partners
• Reflect sustainable development goals
• Focus on the best interests of the community, not the project sponsor