The Bahá’í Canada Foundation is a charitable foundation associated with the Bahá’í community in Canada. It plays a financial stewardship role by receiving donations and managing endowed and designated funds that are used to advance Bahá’í-inspired activities across the country. These activities typically include spiritual education, community-building initiatives, social action projects and the development of Bahá’í institutions at the local and national levels.
Role in the Canadian funding ecosystem
Rather than operating as a broad public grant-maker, the Foundation primarily channels resources to Bahá’í institutions and initiatives. Funding is generally directed to projects aligned with Bahá’í principles, such as moral and spiritual education, youth and family programmes, neighbourhood-based community building, and the maintenance or development of Bahá’í facilities and properties. Support can take the form of direct project funding, contributions to specific funds, or ongoing operational support for approved activities.
Typical beneficiaries and sectors
- Local and regional Bahá’í institutions, including spiritual assemblies and councils
- Educational and devotional programmes inspired by Bahá’í teachings
- Community development and social action initiatives rooted in local neighbourhoods
- Projects that strengthen the administrative and physical infrastructure of the Bahá’í community in Canada
General approach to funding
Funding decisions are usually made within the Bahá’í institutional framework rather than through open competitive calls. This means that support is often discretionary and based on alignment with the priorities and plans of the Bahá’í community in Canada. The Foundation focuses on the responsible use of donated funds, long-term sustainability of key projects, and the spiritual and social impact of the initiatives it supports.
Because of this internal focus, organisations or individuals seeking support will typically need to be directly connected with, or working in close collaboration with, recognised Bahá’í institutions or projects in Canada.