Why donations matter
CodeWeekend is free for participants. That doesn’t mean it’s free to run. The 2026 Web & AI Bootcamp receives scholarship and access support from the Linda Norgrove Foundation, with operational costs and supplementary support coming from individual donors and partner organizations.
Donations make the un-glamorous parts of the program possible — the things that turn an admitted applicant into a graduate.
What your donation does
| Amount | Covers |
|---|---|
| $25 | One month of internet access for one participant |
| $100 | A laptop power adapter, hardware support, or a week of mentor stipends |
| $500 | A laptop, refurbished or new, for a participant who needs one |
| $2,500 | A full cohort seat — twelve weeks of live instruction for one student |
| $10,000 | A named scholarship or program sponsorship for the next cohort |
Recurring giving
Recurring giving — even at $10/month — is what lets us plan. We can commit to running the next cohort because we know recurring donors will still be giving when that cohort starts. It’s the difference between running on hope and running on a budget.
How to give
For now, please get in touch directly to arrange a donation:
We’re setting up direct online giving — once that’s live, this page will update with the link.
For larger gifts, foundation grants, or if you want to designate where your donation goes (general fund, a specific cohort, instructor compensation, or a particular cost like internet/laptops), email partnerships@codeweekend.net.
Tax treatment
CodeWeekend is incorporated as a non-profit society in British Columbia, Canada. We are working toward charitable status with the Canada Revenue Agency, which will allow us to issue official donation receipts.
For Canadian donors: official donation receipts will be available once we receive charitable status.
For donors elsewhere: please consult your local tax authority’s rules on charitable contributions to overseas-equivalent organizations.
Our funders today
We are deeply grateful to the funders who make this work possible:
- Linda Norgrove Foundation — primary funder of the 2026 cohort: 30 full scholarships and 24 internet packages.
- Hackajob — 2022 partner: 20 scholarships for female students plus a fundraising marathon.
- Scrimba — 2021–2022 partner: a year of premium course access for 100 students.
- Many individual donors and volunteer mentors — without whom none of this scales.
If you’re interested in partnering at the foundation level, please reach out at partnerships@codeweekend.net.