Stantec – Community Engagement Funding
Donations, Sponsorships, In-Kind Services, and Volunteer Support for Stronger, Healthier, and More Sustainable Communities
Stantec’s Community Engagement Funding program supports organizations that are working to build stronger, healthier, and more sustainable communities. Each year, Stantec dedicates up to one percent of its annual pretax profits to support community organizations through donations, sponsorships, in-kind services, and employee volunteer engagement.
Organization: Stantec
Support Type: Donations, sponsorships, in-kind services, and volunteer support
Geographic Focus: Communities where Stantec operates; requests may be reviewed at a corporate or regional level
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About the Funder
Stantec is a global design and consulting firm focused on the built and natural environment. The company’s community engagement work reflects its belief that meaningful change happens when organizations, employees, and communities work together.
Through its Community Engagement Program, Stantec invests in organizations that share its commitment to building brighter futures. Support may include financial donations, sponsorships, in-kind services, and volunteer opportunities.
What This Program Supports
Stantec supports community organizations and programs that align with its mission of building stronger, healthier, and more sustainable communities. Requests are reviewed against Stantec’s funding guidelines and Community Engagement Program priorities.
Eligible requests may include:
Community-Building Programs
Programs and projects that strengthen local quality of life and create meaningful community impact.
Healthier Communities
Initiatives that contribute to wellbeing, resilience, and positive outcomes for communities.
Sustainable Communities
Projects that support long-term community sustainability and align with Stantec’s broader commitment to the built and natural environment.
Volunteer Engagement Opportunities
Stantec also supports community engagement through employee volunteer opportunities. Organizations may request support for volunteer projects where Stantec employees can contribute their time and expertise.
Eligible Support Types
Stantec may provide support through:
Donations
Sponsorships
In-kind services
Employee volunteer opportunities
Eligibility & Preferences
Stantec normally considers one request per year, per charity.
Organizations applying for a second consecutive year of funding should be prepared to show:
How previous funding was used
New components that will enhance or expand the program
Strong-fit requests are likely to:
Align with Stantec’s mission of building stronger, healthier, and more sustainable communities
Demonstrate clear community impact
Serve communities where Stantec has a presence
Offer a thoughtful, well-defined request
Provide opportunities for meaningful partnership or engagement, when appropriate
Ineligible Requests
Stantec does not provide funding to:
Animal activist organizations
Human rights activism
Beauty or talent contests
Individual sponsorships, including athletes and artists
All levels of competitive or professional sports
Labor groups
Loans for small businesses
Profit-making enterprises
Religious organizations, faith-based groups, or institutions
Ethnic organizations primarily focused on promoting a specific ethnic identity
Requests from third-party fundraisers
Film production or publishing activities
Conferences, seminars, or workshops
Travel, accommodation, meal expenses, field trips, or tours
Organizations that discriminate on the basis of characteristics such as race, sex, gender, color, creed, religious beliefs, citizenship status, nation of origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability
Funding Amounts
Stantec does not publish standard award amounts. The company states that it dedicates up to one percent of annual pretax profits to support organizations through donations, sponsorships, in-kind services, and volunteer opportunities.
Timeline & Review
📅 Application Timeline: Applications accepted through Stantec’s online funding form
📅 Review Period: Please allow up to 90 days for a response
📅 Review Level: Requests may be reviewed at either the corporate or regional level, depending on the nature of the request
Application / Request Process
Organizations should submit requests through Stantec’s online application form. The application guides applicants through the information Stantec needs to evaluate the request.
After submission, Stantec reviews applications against its funding guidelines and Community Engagement Program priorities. The company may reach out for additional information to better understand the organization’s proposed impact.
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ Stantec Community Engagement Funding
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations that:
Work to build stronger, healthier, or more sustainable communities
Serve communities where Stantec has employees or offices
Are seeking donations, sponsorships, in-kind support, or volunteer engagement
Can clearly explain the impact of the proposed program or project
Have not already submitted another request to Stantec in the same year
Stantec’s Community Engagement Funding program is best suited for community-focused organizations with a clear local impact and alignment with Stantec’s commitment to sustainable, resilient, and thriving communities.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Corporate or regional review
Typical Lead Time: Allow up to 90 days for response
Best Suited For: Community organizations focused on stronger, healthier, and more sustainable communities
Support Type: Donations, sponsorships, in-kind services, and employee volunteer support
