Introduction Healthier Illawarra Men (HIM) is a nonprofit organization that promotes men’s health and wellbeing through community fundraising, partnerships, and local programs in the Illawarra region of New South Wales. Its focus areas include physical and mental health awareness, social connection, healthy relationships, youth development, and the prevention of domestic, family, and sexual violence. HIM… [Read More]
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Catalytic Foundation: Community Grants and Philanthropic Support (New Zealand)
Introduction Catalytic Foundation is a registered New Zealand charity that connects donors, businesses, and philanthropic funds with frontline community organizations through financial support, volunteering, and donated resources. Its work supports community development, health, housing, social services, disability inclusion, and volunteering. Beneficiaries include children, young people, older adults, families and whānau, people with disabilities, migrants, and… [Read More]
People First Bank Foundation: Community Grants and Charitable Giving (Australia)
The People First Bank Foundation is an Australian charitable foundation supporting programs that assist vulnerable people, improve physical and mental health services, and reduce barriers to education for young people. Its 2026 grant round provides one $80,000 People First Grant and seven $20,000 Growing Stronger Communities Grants, offering $220,000 in total funding. Introduction The People… [Read More]
The John A. Hartford Foundation: Advancing Age-Friendly Health Care and Healthy Aging (United States)
The John A. Hartford Foundation is a private, nonpartisan national philanthropy dedicated to improving health care for older adults in the United States. Based in New York City, the foundation funds health-system transformation, family-caregiver support, serious-illness care, research, policy development and evidence-based models that protect the dignity and independence of older people. Introduction The John… [Read More]
Victoria Foundation: Community Grants, Philanthropy and Charitable Giving (Canada)
The Victoria Foundation is a Canadian community foundation that manages charitable gifts and distributes grants to strengthen community well-being in Greater Victoria, British Columbia and communities across Canada. Established in 1936, it is Canada’s second-oldest community foundation and has invested more than $400 million in charitable organizations, people and community projects. Introduction The Victoria Foundation… [Read More]
Leeds City Council: Services, Community Grants and Local Impact in Leeds (United Kingdom)
Introduction Leeds City Council is the local authority for Leeds, West Yorkshire. It delivers public services, sets local priorities and funds projects that support communities across the city. It is a metropolitan district council, rather than a charitable foundation, so its grants are one part of a wider public service role. History and Background Leeds… [Read More]
Yashwantrao Chavan Centre: Programs, Fellowships, Awards and Social Development Initiatives (India)
The Yashwantrao Chavan Centre is a non-partisan and secular public institution based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, that promotes education, youth development, agriculture, literature, culture, social inclusion, and public dialogue. Established in 1985, the Centre advances the progressive and inclusive vision of Yashwantrao Chavan through fellowships, awards, educational programs, community initiatives, cultural activities, and knowledge resources. Introduction… [Read More]
McCarthy Stone Foundation: Supporting Older People and Grassroots Charities (United Kingdom)
Introduction The McCarthy Stone Foundation is an independent UK grantmaking charity that supports grassroots organisations working to improve the wellbeing, inclusion and social connection of older people. History and Background The McCarthy Stone Foundation was launched in November 2020 to extend McCarthy Stone’s commitment to the wellbeing and happiness of older people into communities across… [Read More]
Prostate Cancer Research: Funding Scientific Discovery and Better Treatments (United Kingdom)
Introduction Prostate Cancer Research is a UK medical research charity that funds innovative scientific projects, supports researchers, provides patient information and works to improve the diagnosis, treatment and survival of people affected by prostate cancer. History and Background Prostate Cancer Research was founded in 1988 by Professor John Masters, a scientist committed to developing better… [Read More]
Collective Good Foundation: Advancing Livelihoods, Financial Inclusion and Social Impact (India)
Introduction Collective Good Foundation is an Indian nonprofit organisation that works with corporations, governments, philanthropic foundations, financial institutions and civil society organisations to design and implement scalable social-impact programs. History and Background Collective Good Foundation, also known as CGF, began its work in 2006 with a commitment to building collaborative ecosystems capable of generating sustainable… [Read More]
