BMO Gives. Good grows here.
Our Purpose: To Boldly Grow the Good in business and life drives our commitment to make a positive societal impact in everything we do.
Strong communities and the organizations supporting them are essential for building a thriving economy, ensuring a sustainable future, and fostering an inclusive society.
Whether we’re giving to community organizations across North America, investing in partnerships to address societal needs, or supporting the giving and volunteer activities of our 55,000 employees, we pride ourselves on our 200-year-plus legacy of growing the good in the communities we serve.
BMO giving at-a-glance
- In 2024, BMO gave $108 million* to more than 1,000 nonprofits and charities across our footprint.
- In 2024, our employees gave over $39 million to charitable organizations across North America during our annual campaign, including $11 million to the United Way.
- Over the past five years, BMO employees donated over $130 million to charities across North America.
* Includes cash donations, valuation of volunteer time and program management. All amounts are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.
Our giving priorities
BMO’s employee and community giving aims to support programs and initiatives in the following areas:
- Community and economic resilience: including support for financial literacy, skills development, social services, education, health equity and accessible arts and cultural programming.
- Environmental resilience: including conservation efforts, alternative energy projects in low-income neighbourhoods, public awareness and education campaigns and innovative new research efforts.
How to request a donation or event sponsorship
BMO has a long history of supporting registered charities and non-profit organizations across our footprint. You can submit funding applications using the link below if you have a program or project that aligns with our focus areas and meets our eligibility criteria.
Grant applications will be accepted during the following periods in 2025:
- February 1 – March 31
- August 1 – September 30
BMO’s next Granting Cycle will be open for applications from February 1 to March 31. Please note that this Granting Cycle is separate from the LA Wildfire Relief Fund which was announced in response to the California fires. We are deeply committed to supporting the Southern California community as they begin the difficult process of recovering and rebuilding, as demonstrated by our $3 million pledge of support to organizations in the Los Angeles area. If you are a community organization involved with LA Wildfire Relief, please stay tuned for more information about how to apply to the LA Wildfire Relief Fund which will be posted here shortly.
Have questions?
We know you might have some questions about how to apply for funding from BMO. Check out our FAQ section for answers to common queries.
1. What are your giving areas of focus?
2. What are your eligibility criteria?
3. When do you accept donation requests?
4. How long does it take to review a proposal?
5. How do I submit a proposal?
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