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Ian MacPherson Legacy Fund
Supports future co-operative leaders
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This fund supports students in co-operative studies and emerging leaders in the co-operative and credit union sector. It helps recipients attend learning events and conferences to expand their knowledge and share insights at industry events.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Attendance at learning events.
- Attendance at conferences.
- Sharing insights at key industry events.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students in co-operative studies.
- Emerging leaders in the co-operative sector.
- Emerging leaders in the credit union sector.
Eligible expenses
- Learning event attendance costs.
- Conference participation costs.
Additional information
- Donations to the fund support student learning and emerging leaders in the co-operative sector.
- Recipients may use the support to attend learning events and conferences.
- The fund is administered in collaboration with Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada and the Canadian Association for Studies in Co-operation.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ian MacPherson Legacy Fund Program
What is the Ian MacPherson Legacy Fund?
This fund supports students in co-operative studies and emerging leaders in the co-operative and credit union sector. It helps recipients attend learning events and conferences to expand their knowledge and share insights at industry events.
Who is eligible for the Ian MacPherson Legacy Fund program?
To be eligible for the Ian MacPherson Legacy Fund program, you must:
Students in co-operative studies.
Emerging co-operative leaders.
Credit union sector participants.
What expenses are eligible under Ian MacPherson Legacy Fund?
Attendance at learning events.
Attendance at conferences.
Sharing insights at key industry events.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ian MacPherson Legacy Fund?
You can contact Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF).
Where is the Ian MacPherson Legacy Fund available?
The Ian MacPherson Legacy Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Ian MacPherson Legacy Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ian MacPherson Legacy Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Ian MacPherson Legacy Fund?
Ian MacPherson Legacy Fund is funded by Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF)