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Over $160,000 in emergency funding distributed in Dufferin County.
Over $160,000 in emergency funding has been distributed to these charities serving Dufferin County. Amid the dual challenges of health and economic crises, they have found new ways to collaborate and support our most vulnerable citizens. Now, more than ever is the...
Make us part of your year-end giving plan
We are creating a new, sustainable pool of funds, building permanent income-earning endowments and dispersing the investment income as grants to charities whose work in Dufferin County is vital. maximize your tax advantages while strengthening local initiatives for...
Creation of the Mulmur Fund
The Board of Directors of the Dufferin Community Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of the Mulmur Community Fund, held within the Dufferin Community Foundation.
There are so many charities in need. How do I choose?
The greatest need in our community right now is to support charities suffering from the effects of the COVID 19 epidemic – either by overwhelming demand for services or from lack of fundraising opportunities, or both. So many needs, which one to support? Donate to the...
Booster Grants Awarded
We are thrilled to announce the 3 recipients of the booster grants. These grants were sponsored by Lismar Financial and 2 sponsors who wish to remain anonymous.
$112,750 awarded to 13 charities that serve Dufferin’s most vulnerable
$112,750 awarded to 13 charities that serve Dufferin's most vulnerable in the first round of Emergency Community Support Funding, a partnership with the federal government and Community Foundations of Canada. Round 2 of funding is NOW OPEN. An additional...
Emergency Community Support Fund-Round 2-Closed
We are now accepting applications for the second round of funding for the Emergency Community Support Fund. The deadline to apply is 30 Oct.
Dufferin Community Foundation secures a second round of emergency support funding
October 16, 2020 , Orangeville Citizen By Paula Brown Local community programs and services now have access to a second round of funding through the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) – supporting organizations as they continue to respond to COVID-19. ...
Dufferin Community Foundation extends emergency support
Dufferin Community Foundation is delivering a second round of funding through the Emergency Community Support Fund and will invest up to $50,000 to support the critical programs and services Dufferin County needs.
Booster Grant Applications
Booster Grant applications for 2020 are now closed. Successful projects will be announced mid-October.









