We are the
Forever Fund
for Dufferin County

Connecting People Who Care With Causes That Matter

What We Do

Our vision is to ensure that every generation has the resources it needs to impact community change. We do this by investing donor gifts into permanent endowment funds that generate income and grow over time. This income is used to support local charities and meet urgent needs, every year… forever. Join us as we grow for our community!

Every gift you make creates a local legacy

fall grant applications open

Join us in making a truly significant difference to our community by donating a holiday gift to one of our “forever funds”.

You can help children and youth, forever. Conserve our environment, forever. Promote arts and culture in Dufferin County, forever.

With more than 12 funds to choose from, there will be one that captures your heart!

GIVE GENEROUSLY TODAY

Six Local Charities Awarded 2025 Fall Grants

Shelburne gets a major boost

The holidays are bringing new grant monies to boost a wide range of programs, services and initiatives in 2026. We are pleased to announce the recipients of our Fall Grants stream.

After a thorough review by a volunteer team, six local organizations are receiving grants from $2,000 to $8,250. The funding will have a significant impact across our county.

SEE WHO’S RECEIVING THE GRANTS 

Impactful Ways to Give

We’re here to help you make the impact you want to have on our community. We offer a variety of ways to give, from donating to our field of interest funds, gifts of securities, bequests in your Will, creating a named fund in honour of a loved one, establishing a scholarship, or investing in a donor-advised fund. CONTACT US

Applying for a Grant

If you are a charity serving Dufferin County and you need funding for your programs, please visit our Grants section for more information.  We are here to help. Our grants programs open for applications in the autumn. Please join our email list to be notified about grants opportunities.

For Professional Advisors

Consider us as your partner in strategic gift planning for your clients in Dufferin County. We can help find meaningful ways to help them achieve their donor visions. From gifts of securities to named funds or donor-advised funds, we can create a personalized plan. Visit our Professional Advisors page for more information or contact Michele Fisher, Executive Director at michele@dufferincommunityfoundation.ca.