Introduction – Overview of the District of Muskoka The District Municipality of Muskoka, commonly known as the District of Muskoka, is an upper-tier regional government in Central Ontario, Canada, responsible for providing district-wide services, regional planning, and community programs for residents and visitors. Located on the edge of the Canadian Shield, approximately a two-hour drive… [Read More]
Kildare County Council: Ireland’s Local Government Authority for County Kildare
Introduction – Overview of Kildare County Council Kildare County Council (Irish: Comhairle Contae Chill Dara) is the local government authority responsible for administration, public services, planning, infrastructure, housing, environment, and community development in County Kildare, Ireland. Established on 1 April 1899, it operates under the provisions of the Local Government Act and serves the needs… [Read More]
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF): Connecting Local Generosity with Community Needs
Introduction — What Is the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation? The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) is an independent UK grant-making charity focused on supporting grassroots organisations across Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight. It connects local philanthropy with lasting community impact by offering targeted funding to charities… [Read More]
The Fat Beehive Foundation: Supporting Digital Growth for Small UK Charities
Introduction – What Is The Fat Beehive Foundation? The Fat Beehive Foundation is a UK registered charity (Charity No. 1185586) dedicated to providing targeted digital funding to small charities across the United Kingdom. Established in August 2020 by the team at the digital agency Fat Beehive Ltd, the Foundation aims to help grassroots organisations improve… [Read More]
City of Sydney – Local Government Authority of Australia’s Premier Urban Hub
Introduction – Overview of the City of Sydney The City of Sydney is the local government authority responsible for administering the central business district (CBD) and surrounding inner-city suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Established on 20 July 1842, it is one of the oldest surviving municipal councils in Australia, serving a vibrant community… [Read More]
VELUX Stiftung – Swiss Charitable Foundation Advancing Research for Societal Impact
Introduction – Overview of VELUX Stiftung VELUX Stiftung is an independent charitable foundation based in Zürich, Switzerland, dedicated to supporting innovative and interdisciplinary research that fosters sustainable and long-term positive impacts for society. The foundation focuses on areas that are often underfunded and aims to fund research with the potential to translate discoveries into real-world… [Read More]
Manitoba Arts Council – Promoting the Arts Across Manitoba
Introduction – Overview of the Manitoba Arts Council The Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) is a provincial arts funding agency in Canada’s Province of Manitoba, dedicated to supporting the creation, sharing, and enjoyment of arts and culture for the benefit of all Manitobans. Established by the Manitoba government in 1965, MAC operates at arm’s length from… [Read More]
BC Rehab Foundation – Supporting Accessibility and Independence for People with Disabilities
Introduction – Overview of the BC Rehab Foundation The BC Rehab Foundation (officially British Columbia Rehabilitation Foundation) is a registered Canadian public foundation dedicated to supporting people with physical disabilities across British Columbia, Canada. It works to enhance accessibility, independence, and inclusion through funding programs that provide equipment, project support, and awards that improve quality… [Read More]
Alstom Foundation – Driving Community Impact Globally
Introduction – Overview of the Alstom Foundation The Alstom Foundation is the corporate philanthropic arm of the French multinational transport and mobility company Alstom. Established in November 2007, the foundation supports and funds projects designed to improve living conditions and economic prospects for communities located near Alstom’s facilities and project sites around the world. Its… [Read More]
CIVFUND: Afro-Feminist Grantmaking and Civil Society Support in Africa
Introduction: Overview of CIVFUND CIVFUND is an Afro-feminist grantmaking mechanism housed under CivSource Africa. It is designed to strengthen civil society ecosystems across Africa by providing flexible, accessible, and responsive funding to grassroots organizations, feminist movements, and civic actors. CIVFUND operates as a pooled and intermediary funding platform that supports donors seeking to advance gender… [Read More]
