Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
- Closing date : October 9, 2026
Canada
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Muskoka Community Foundation
Muskoka Community Foundation is a charitable organization that connects donors with local charities to build a caring community in the Muskoka region of Ontario. Since 2007, it has granted over $2 million to support mental health, education, food security, health care, environmental conservation, and other community causes through multiple named funds. View Muskoka Community Foundation's website for more information.
Featured grants at a glance
2 programs available
Grant and FundingClosedLake of Bays Community Education Bursary
Bursary for Lake of Bays students pursuing post-secondary studiesOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $2,500 to $2,500
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : May 23, 2025
Ontario, Canada
About Muskoka Community Foundation
What is the mission of Muskoka Community Foundation?
To bring donors and charities together to build a caring Muskoka by connecting donors, families, and corporations with the important work being done by Muskoka's charities.
What type of organization is Muskoka Community Foundation?
Muskoka Community Foundation is a Foundation.
When was Muskoka Community Foundation founded?
Muskoka Community Foundation was founded in 2007.
What is Muskoka Community Foundation's official website?
Muskoka Community Foundation's official website is https://muskokacommunityfoundation.ca/.
What else should I know about Muskoka Community Foundation?
Role in the Funding Ecosystem
As a Community Foundation, the Muskoka Community Foundation acts as an intermediary between donors and local charitable organizations. It aggregates charitable giving from individuals, families, and corporations, then distributes grants to address the most pressing needs in the Muskoka region.
Granting Focus Areas
The foundation supports a wide range of community causes including: mental health and wellness (particularly youth mental health), education (bursaries, environmental education), health care development, food security, environmental conservation, sports and recreation, youth citizenship and service, gender equity, and Indigenous reconciliation through dedicated bursary funds.
Funds Under Management
The foundation manages over 20 named funds including Community Funds (Huntsville, Parry Sound-Muskoka, Lake of Bays), Education Funds (Stan Darling Environmental Education, South and Central Almaguin Education, Peter and Eve Willis Bursary, Muskoka-Parry Sound Indigenous Bursary), Health and Wellness Funds (Dr. William S. Monk Community Health Care, DOC ROB, Youth Mental Health), Emergency Funds (Muskoka Strong Fund), Family Funds, Food Insecurity (Feed Muskoka Fund), and Youth Funds.
Transparency and Governance
The organization publishes annual reports and audited financial statements, demonstrating accountability to donors and the community. The foundation operates on the traditional lands of the Ojibway, Chippewa, Algonquin, and Odawa nations, and is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.