RBC Capital Markets | RBC Foundation USA

We are deeply motivated to create equitable access to the skills and support needed for young people to successfully meet the challenges of tomorrow.

By helping the next generation achieve their full potential, we can support the creation of a promising future for us all.

1 in 6 youth

in the U.S. experience a mental
health disorder each year¹

4.8 million youth

in the U.S. are not in school and
not working²

Only 15% of children

living in poverty receive any
form of mental health service³

We are committed to making a positive and measurable impact on the communities in which we live and work.

The RBC Foundation USA is investing in partnerships and programs that create equal opportunities and better outcomes. By providing mental well-being support, skills, resources and mentorship, we can help shape young people’s journey through life.

Our Foundational Commitments

By 2025, we will have committed a further $27 million to initiatives, and we will reach more than 275,000 young people.

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We are focused on equality of access to the tools and resources needed for youth to attain mental wellbeing, and academic and career success.

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We are providing more than money to our nonprofit partners by creating community partnerships built on trust.

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We invest in programs that achieve real-time, transformational social impact in the communities we serve.

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Our people play a crucial role in our strategy to help youth reach their full potential and will continue to be actively engaged in this effort.

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Our Investment Approach Combines Focus and Rigor with Bold Ambition

Identify issues and strategic impact

Fund innovative and change-making programs

Support ideas with potential to scale

Our Work in Action

Youth Success: Mental Wellbeing

We're supporting programs that help young people access mental wellbeing resources and get the support they need to successfully transition to adulthood.

Youth Success: Realizing Opportunities

By equipping young people with skills, resources and mentors, we can help them meet their potential and thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

How to Apply for a Grant

We fund programs that help create real, lasting impact for youth in the United States. Our partnerships are developed with a "more than money" approach.

We Walk the Walk

We live our values everyday and seek opportunities to share these values with the wider community.

Featured Content

Case Study

DreamYard is Building Career Pathways for Bronx Youth

Harnessing the inspirational power of art and creativity, DreamYard was founded to provide young people with pathways to economic and educational opportunities.

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Insights

The Urgent Need to Address the Youth Mental Health Landscape

U.S. soccer legends Briana Scurry and Dr. Sara Hess discuss the youth mental health crisis at the RBC Global Healthcare Conference.

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Citizenship

Inspiring Youth through Rugby

Play Rugby USA has been empowering young people, especially from underserved communities, to achieve their full potential for over 20 years.

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¹Whitney, D., Peterson, M. JAMA Pediatrics (2019). US National and State-Level Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders and Disparities of Mental Health Care Use in Children. Retrieved on February 13, 2023, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Mental Health by the Number, https://nami.org/mhstats

²Lewis, K. (2022). A Disrupted Year: How The Arrival of Covid-19 Affected Youth Disconnection, SSRC, https://measureofamerica.org/youth-disconnection-2022/

³Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, June 24–30, 2020. Retrieved on February 13, 2023, The JED Foundation, Mental Health and Suicide Statistics https://jedfoundation.org/mental-health-and-suicide-statistics/

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