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Canadian National Exhibition Foundation

With the support of the CNE community, the CNE Foundation is able to help make a difference in the lives of individuals and the community on a year-round basis through our charitable programs.

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Thank you to our donors

We are grateful for your support of CNE Foundation charitable programs.
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Ways to Give

There are a number of ways that you can help make a positive community impact.

The Donor Bill of Rights

We are committed to earning and maintaining your trust as a donor.

Our Programs

CNE Archives Project

The Canadian National Exhibition Foundation is on a mission to save priceless CNE memories. It’s a race against time to digitize and preserve more than 64,000 photo negatives in the CNE archival collection before the precious images are lost forever. You can help save the CNE’s history for future generations.

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Smiles on Faces Program

The CNE Foundation’s Smiles on Faces Program treats some of the GTA’s most vulnerable kids to an unforgettable day of fun, memories and smiles! You can help a child take a break from their real-life challenges for a day and help put a smile on their face.

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Youth Sports Programs

Community support of our fundraisers throughout the year enables the CNE Foundation to sponsor Youth Sports Programs that help young athletes create lasting memories and develop essential life skills that help them achieve their potential. Your support ensures that more kids have the opportunity to play and thrive.

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Community Investment

The CNE Foundation is committed to supporting organizations that share our community vision and whose mandates fall within one of our core funding pillars — Agriculture and the Environment, Arts and Culture, Industry and Entrepreneurship, and Community Building.

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Eamonn O'Loghlin Scholarship Fund

The Eamonn O’Loghlin Scholarship Fund bestows grants to assist outstanding post-secondary students as they pursue their studies. Students employed by the CNE or Exhibition Place, who work at the annual fair, are eligible to apply.

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Our Impact

With the ongoing support of the CNE community, we are making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and the community. Thank you.

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Community grants awarded

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Post-secondary scholarships awarded

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Smiles on Faces visits granted

12,389

CNE archival negatives scanned

11,566

CNE archival negatives rehoused