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Working with thousands of charities and nonprofits to help strengthen communities
Learn how we’re helping to build stronger communities, together.
How we partner
Discover how we’re collaborating with organizations to create meaningful change, from supporting the resilience and skills of development of our healthcare workers, to creating fair, sustainable access to nourishing food.
Our people power this work3
We support clients, employees, and communities across 24 countries. RBC employees and Canadian retirees support their communities through volunteering, mentorship, skills-based support, and donations.
In 2025:
340,000+
hours volunteered
12,000+
charities supported
C$30 MM+
donated by employees
Our long-standing support for communities
For over 150 years in business, RBC has operated with the understanding that we have a responsibility to help build a stronger future for those we serve. See how our community investments have evolved to keep pace with societal and environmental challenges.
RBC announces a new, global approach to supporting disaster and humanitarian relief efforts with Red Cross partnerships in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. and an employee donation match program.
RBC, RBC Foundation and RBC Foundation USA commit C$2 billion in community investments through new approach – Ideas for People and Planet™ – to help address society’s most pressing challenges.
RBC announces a $100 million commitment to RBC Tech for Nature to support nonprofits leveraging technology-based climate solutions. RBC fulfilled the commitment in 2025 and continues to support environmental causes.
RBC Future Launch is announced, a $500 million commitment to help Canadian youth access meaningful employment. RBC fulfilled the commitment in 2025 and continues to support youth skills development.
RBC Capital Markets launches RBC Trade for the Kids (now Charity Day), turning the power of trade into support for children’s charities.
RBC Learn to Play Project is announced with ParticipACTION, a national program aimed at improving physical activity among Canada’s children and youth. RBC continues to support healthy, active communities.
RBC Play Hockey program is announced, a multi-year commitment focused on removing financial barriers and increasing access to the sport for youth across North America. RBC continues to support healthy, active communities.
First RBC Race for the Kids kicks off in New York, rallying employees and
communities to support children’s causes. Today, the Race has expanded across the globe.
RBC Children’s Mental Wellbeing Project is announced, committed to expand mental wellbeing support for kids.
RBC Blue Water Project is launched, working with our employees, clients and nonprofit organizations to help protect fresh water for communities and ecosystems. The project ended in 2017.
RBC Emerging Artists Project is announced, to help open doors for the next generation of Canadian artists to thrive in their careers. RBC continues to support skills development for artists.
RBC After School Project is announced, committed to help create safe spaces for kids to learn, play and thrive.
RBC Foundation is established in Canada.
RBC becomes a founding member of Imagine Canada’s Caring Companies (now Imagine Certification) and commits to give back at least 1% of domestic pre-tax income to communities.
RBC launches our employee annual giving campaign (now RBC Celebration of Impact), mobilizing our people to create a culture of community commitment through volunteering and donations.
RBC Foundation USA is established in the United States.
First corporate donation to the Springhill Mine Accident Relief Fund, setting the foundation for showing up when communities need us most.
Announcements
Stay up to date on our latest community investment collaborations and initiatives.
August 5, 2026
RBC partners with Plug’n Drive to support electric vehicle adoption in Canada
July 31, 2026
RBC Emerging Filmmaker’s Award at the 2026 Gimli Festival
July 30, 2026
RBC Bahamas supports Hands For Hunger in the fight against food insecurity across The Bahamas
July 29, 2026
RBC Foundation is supporting wildfire relief efforts in impacted regions across Canada
July 24, 2026
RBC Global Asset Management employees take part in the third annual Global Volunteer Week
July 24, 2026
MusiCounts and RBC unveil 30 Canadian emerging talents participating in RBCxMusic First Up
July 21, 2026
City National Bank colleagues come together for 3rd year with hammers in hand for Habitat for Humanity Los Angeles
July 15, 2026
Book Vending Machine Brings Joy to School Affected by Wildfires
July 10, 2026
Team RBC collects hygiene products for Pads of Hope initiative
Programs and tools to help you get closer to your goals
Discover programs and tools in your area, funded by us, offered by our community investment partners at no cost. Whether you’re looking to take climate action, develop or transition in your career, or find tools to help build your financial confidence, get closer to turning your goals into reality.
RBC Young Leaders
RBC Young Leaders, a program designed to create opportunities for young people to learn financial literacy and become civic-minded. Winning schools receive TTD 100,000.
Windmill Healthcare Reaccreditation Loan
Foundations in Agricultural Management
Equip yourself with the financial and strategic planning skills that drive smart, sustainable decision making in agriculture.
Trees for Cities
Help breathe life into our cities by signing up as a tree sponsor or volunteer as a local city waterer.
FareShare
If your organisation uses food to support people, sign up to receive food. FareShare is saving good food from going to waste by redistributing surplus food from some of the UK’s top food companies to charities and community groups.
Dollars + Sense
Free, self-paced education program helping children and adults improve their understanding of concepts and strategies around personal finances, covering key financial concepts such as saving, investing, credit scores and identity protection, available in both English and Spanish.
RBC Next Step Scholarships
From high school students to lifelong learners, find financial support that’s right for you to help take the next step in your career.
RBC Rock My Business Awards
Could you use $10,000 to help take your start-up to the next level? Apply today and get access to mentorship, financial support, and more for entrepreneurs.
RBCxMusic First Up
Are you an emerging artist or music professional looking to take your career to the next level? Apply today and access financial support, professional development, and exposure opportunities.
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As of October 31, 2025. Please see the 2025 RBC Sustainability Report for more information.
Includes donations and community investments made by RBC, RBC Foundation or RBC Foundation USA, employee volunteer grants and gifts in kind, as well as contributions to non-profits and non-registered charities.
Volunteer hours are contributed by employees globally and Canadian retirees. All periods presented are from October 1 to September 30.