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]
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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]
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]
Tāmaki Regeneration: Mission, Programmes, Housing, Community Development and Grants
Introduction Tāmaki Regeneration is a place-based urban regeneration organisation leading one of New Zealand’s largest regeneration programmes in Tāmaki, East Auckland. The programme covers the three suburbs of Glen Innes, Panmure and Point England, working alongside local communities, mana whenua, government agencies, businesses and other partners to create healthier homes, stronger neighbourhoods and greater social… [Read More]
North Lanarkshire Council: Public Services, Community Funding and Local Development
Introduction North Lanarkshire Council is the local government authority responsible for delivering public services across North Lanarkshire in central Scotland. It serves more than 340,000 residents across major towns, smaller communities and rural areas. The Council provides and coordinates services covering: Schools and early learning Housing and homelessness Social care and community health Roads, transport… [Read More]
Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality: Advancing Public Services, Infrastructure and Local Economic Development
Introduction Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality is a local government authority within the Gert Sibande District of Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. The municipality provides essential public services, promotes local development and manages municipal infrastructure across its urban and rural communities. History and Background The municipality is named after Chief Albert John Luthuli, the South African anti-apartheid… [Read More]
Irish Youth Foundation (UK): History, Governance, Grants and Support for Young Irish People
Introduction The Irish Youth Foundation (UK), commonly referred to as IYF (UK), is a registered grantmaking charity established in 1989 to improve the lives and opportunities of disadvantaged young Irish people and their families across Britain and Northern Ireland. The Foundation describes itself as the only national charity in Britain specifically focused on this group…. [Read More]
Waterford City and County Council: History, Governance, Funding Programs and Community Impact
Introduction Waterford City and County Council, known in Irish as Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge, is the statutory local authority responsible for public administration and local government services throughout Waterford City and County in southeast Ireland. The Council came into operation on 1 June 2014 following the merger of the former Waterford City Council… [Read More]
Modern Energy Cooking Services: Funding, Research, Programs and Global Impact
Introduction Modern Energy Cooking Services, commonly known as MECS, is a UK Aid-funded research and innovation programme working to expand access to clean, affordable and modern cooking solutions. The programme focuses particularly on electric cooking and other modern energy technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia. It works with governments, researchers, businesses, civil… [Read More]
IEHP Foundation: History, Governance, Grants, Funding and Community Health Impact
Introduction IEHP Foundation is an independent nonprofit health foundation working to improve the conditions that influence long-term health across California’s Inland Empire. The Foundation provides grants, leadership development, organisational training and place-based investments to community organisations operating in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The Foundation was established by Inland Empire Health Plan, commonly known as… [Read More]
