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The 2022 Booster Grant program is open for applications
Could your organization use an injection of $2,000 to extend the impact of one of your programs or services this winter? We are offering five $2,000 Booster Grants for a total of $10,000 in funding, more than double that of last year. As a charitable organization...
Newest round of the Investment Readiness Program offers grants of up to $75,000 to help local social enterprises become investment-ready
Local social purpose organizations – which include charities, not-for-profit organizations, co-ops and social enterprises – can now apply for grants that will help them scale up to take on investments in Canada’s growing social finance market. Funded by the Government...
“From There to Here” Rosemary Molesworth exhibition on now
"From There to Here," an exhibition of the wonderful Rosemary Molesworth's lifetime journey with clay, is running at the Museum of Dufferin from October 1, 2022 to January 21, 2023. A well-known local artist who inspired many of us with her beautiful and whimsical...
Local Agencies Band Together To Help Seniors
The community network known as Ageing Well In Caledon Dufferin has officially launched its newest resource for older adults - an information card connecting them with essential resources in the Caledon Dufferin area. The “Are You Connected” resource will be available...
Dufferin Community Foundation’s emergency funding grants go a long way for organizations helping vulnerable populations after COVID
The funds provided through DEFC grants can make a big difference for organizations working to help vulnerable communities recover after COVID.
Announcing our 2022 Dufferin Emergency Support Fund Grants Recipients
Four local organizations that have been helping some of Dufferin County’s most vulnerable residents through the pandemic received $13,000 in Dufferin Emergency Support Fund (DESF) grants this summer. The grants, which were created by Dufferin Community Foundation in...
17th Anniversary Jim Cuddy Jamboree July 24, 2022
*Tickets On Sale Now*- Click Here It’s time once again to come together at Lyric Pond for a legendary evening of local food, craft beverages, and the musical stylings of Jim Cuddy and friends. Dufferin Community Foundation is proud to be the charitable beneficiary of...
Dufferin Emergency Support Fund (DESF) Grants are open for applications
The Dufferin Emergency Support Fund was created to provide extra support during emergency periods. In 2021, we issued grants to address the many challenges created by COVID-19 and the restrictions to combat it. This year, thanks to the generosity of Enbridge...
Local businesses show their appreciation
On Friday, February 18, 2022, some coffee shops and restaurants are offering a free treat to anyone who works in a nonprofit organization. All that nonprofit staff have to do is bring their business card or their e-mail signature to show where they work. Free coffee...
Nonprofit Appreciation Week celebrates our 150+ nonprofits and the care they bring to Dufferin County
Beginning on Valentine’s Day February 14th, Nonprofit Appreciation Week kicks off in Dufferin County and across Ontario. It’s a time to show our love and say “thank you” for everything that charities and nonprofit organizations do to enrich our quality of life. More...
