GoodSpark Fund
$280 million to go all in.
Serving communities for more than 125 years
Through our GoodSpark Fund, we continue to support socioeconomic development and community spirit. That's why, by 2027, we're investing $280 million in projects that support what matters most to our members, clients and communities. Together, we're taking action on issues that matter to you.
At Desjardins, we strongly believe that by supporting community initiatives, we can have a positive impact on regional vitality. Year after year, we're proving that the cooperative model has a bright future, and I'm convinced that we're in the perfect position to understand and meet the needs of communities. Through our close ties with local organizations, we can help them jump on new development opportunities and create new partnerships.
Investing in what matters most
We're looking to support community projects that contribute to the vitality of our communities by getting our community leaders involved. That's why we invest in organizations working in the areas that matter most to you:
- Academic success and training
- Employment and labour force
- Entrepreneurship and business succession
- The environment
- Excellence and innovation hubs
- Health and healthy lifestyles
- Housing and local services
- Humanitarian work and community involvement
- Sports, recreation, art, culture and tourism
Eligibility
The projects submitted must:
- Be socioeconomic in nature and be both impactful and sustainable
- Meet a demonstrated community need
- Be consistent with one of the following focus areas:
- Develop a service offer from an existing or future organization
- Consolidate an organization's service offer through a significant change of scale
- Consolidate the service offer of one or more organizations by adapting the business model (pooling or merger)
- Have a significant and lasting impact on people and communities, in terms of benefits generated and financial sustainability
- Be in line with the principles of sustainable development and Desjardins's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Have a regional or provincial scope in Quebec or Ontario
- Focus on the best interests of the community, not the project sponsor
Project selection
Caisse and credit union directors and general managers with strong local connections and knowledge select meaningful projects as part of a thorough review process.