ABOUT
Kickstarting Canadian Charities
Project Change Foundation is a Canadian charitable foundation that supports positive change in communities across our country. We do this by providing small grants and mentorship support to new and emerging charities with a clear vision for improving their communities or the environment.
A Catalyst for Change
Each year, the Foundation awards investments of $3,000 and provides free advisory support to Canadian charities that are in the early stages of development. The Foundation supports organizations with big goals around connecting, engaging and inspiring people to make a difference in their communities or the environment. Our goal is to nurture financially sustainable, well-organized charities capable of standing the test of time.
Selection Criteria
The Foundation focuses on supporting Canadian charities that are:
- new or emerging, but have growth potential.
- community-based and committed to connecting people.
- seeking to empower other leaders and change-makers.
- aiming to produce specific and measurable impacts.
- focused on making positive contributions to the planet or to their community.
Note: As a public foundation, we can only support registered Canadian charities, as per federal government legislation.
PROJECT CHANGE FOUNDATION HELPED US TO GROW OUR PROGRAMS
The support we received was so valuable – not just the money but also the advisory support from their board. They were keen to meet, brainstorm ways to work more closely, and introduce us to their network when needed.
- ANNA GODEFROY
Director, Binners' Project (2018 recipient)
THEIR DESIRE TO HELP US SUCCEED WAS READILY EVIDENT
Project Change Foundation's board is full of professionals who understand how charities work, and that made it easy to communicate what we do, how we do it, and what's keeping us from reaching that next level.
- AMANDA MACPHERSON
Executive Director, Chilliwack Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy Association (2019 recipient)
PROJECT CHANGE FOUNDATION PROVIDED A UNIQUE AND AUTHENTIC APPROACH
So often we are seeking funds to help us do more for our communities, but when you can match that with an experienced outsider’s perspective and support, that is where real impact can occur for a charity.
- LEAH COSS
Founder and Executive Director, Build a Biz Kids (2024 recipient)
Annual Distributions
The Foundation disburses at least 3.5% of its investment assets annually in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency rules. The funds are donated to qualified recipients per the Income Tax Act. Each year, the Foundation’s board members decide how to distribute the funds. All funding decisions are made in line with the Foundation’s focus, mission, and values. The Foundation also provides non-financial support to select charities, including professional advice and mentorship.
