Our Funders
Thank you to the many supporters who have supported our fledging network and are helping us grow.
The purpose of the Lanark County Community Grants Program is to responsibly distribute County funds to support non-profit agencies and organizations that serve Lanark County. Grants are awarded to local projects that have a direct impact on the people of our community or an indirect impact by increasing the capacity of organizations to initiate and sustain local projects.
Nature Canada is one of the oldest national nature conservation charities in Canada. For 80 years, Nature Canada has helped protect over 110 million acres of parks and wildlife areas in Canada and countless species. Today, Nature Canada represents a network of over 100,000 members and supporters and more than 800 nature organizations.
Founded in 2002, the Perth & District Community Foundation (PDCF) has been connecting donors to causes that matter. PDCF pools the charitable gifts of many donors into an income-earning endowment that provides grants to programs targeting youth, seniors, health, education, the environment, arts and culture, sports and recreation and social development in our catchment area.
The Gosling Foundation supports transformation of the nature sector to enable it to protect and restore biodiversity for the benefit of all. We’re a small, private foundation established by Dr. Philip R. Gosling, a successful entrepreneur, naturalist, birder and co-founder of the Bruce Trail.
EcoPerth has been promoting local action on climate change for the past 25 years. EcoPerth has initiated many projects, supporting municipalities in and around Lanark County and with special focus on renewable energy and local food.
The Hub/Rebound is a not-for-profit retail store run by the Almonte Community Co-ordinators. Focused on supporting the community of Mississippi Mills since its inception in 1974, the Hub accepts donations of gently used family fashions, accessories, housewares, books, games and toys. These items are resold at the Hub, allowing the organization to support local charities.
The Peter Gilgan Foundation is a private family foundation. They aim to support charitable initiatives that build a more healthy, prosperous and sustainable future. They aim to improve the lives of children and families by empowering initiatives that help the world transition to a more healthy, prosperous, and sustainable future. They see a fully sustainable world with no poverty, and ever-improving healthcare for all.
The Ottawa Community Foundation is a public, charitable organization created by and for the people of Ottawa. The Foundation works with donors and the community at large as a trusted partner to fulfill impact philanthropy and bring about positive, systemic, and sustainable change.
The Community Foundations of Canada believe in a future that is bright; a future that is just and sustainable; a future that goes beyond the status quo. They are the national leadership organization for Canada’s over 200 local community foundations. Together with community foundations across the country, we help drive local solutions for national change on the issues that matter most to communities.They’re building a movement that connects community foundations, people, and partners to make this future a reality.
Donors: We are grateful for the generous donations from our individual donors which allow us to continue to grow the Climate movement locally.