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Call for Small Grant Applications
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Heifer International Canada (HIC) is soliciting applications for up to $5,000 from Ontario-based organizations with charitable status. Eligible applicants are pursuing projects with a goal to assist people in need to engage in food-oriented income generating activities as a sustainable pathway out of poverty. For more information about HIC, visit www.heifercanada.org and www.heifer.org |
April 2, 2012 |
| Request for Proposals - Increasing the Viability of the Local Sustainable Food System |
The Metcalf Foundation is placing an open call for proposals for "Increasing the Viability of the Local Sustainable Food System."
Metcalf seeks to support concrete examples of practices and approaches that provide strong examples of “the how” of enabling long-term viability throughout the local sustainable food system. Proposals should focus on practical demonstrations of proof of concept or the positive results of taking action. Proposals should also include a brief communications plan for identifying and promoting the benefits of the work undertaken.
The request for proposals is available on Metcalf's website (metcalffoundation.com). |
March 5, 2012 |
| Co-operative Young Leaders Camp Registration Begins Wednesday Feb 15 |
Beat the winter blues by setting your sights on another amazing summer at the Co-operative Young Leaders Camp! Registration for BOTH Participants and Facilitators will open on Wednesday, February 15th, and will take place online only.
For Participants, please ensure that you have secured sponsorship by a co-op / credit union BEFORE applying to CYL. Also, please make sure that you’ve read over the Online Participant Application Checklist prior to beginning your application (located at the link above).
Please visit www.ontario.coop/cyl for camp dates and more details about the program and to download the brochure. If you have any questions, please contact ksmith@ontario.coop.
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February 15, 2012
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The Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Action Committee (GTA AAC) is a unique partnership involving the four regional municipalities of Halton, Peel, York and Durham, the four Greater Toronto Area Federations of Agriculture (Halton, Peel, York and Durham), the City of Toronto, the Toronto Food Policy Council, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and the food sector. The various stakeholders have worked together to write the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Action Plan 2021.
The GTA AAC is searching for a Coordinator for the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Action Plan. The role of the Coordinator is to oversee the implementation of the plan, which includes coordinating the efforts of the various project partners in order to deliver the various tasks within the plan. The Coordinator will report to the Executive Director of the GTA AAC. We would prefer to fill the position as soon as possible. Contact: janet@whitfieldfarms.com
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January 25, 2012
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Communities that THR!VE
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The University of Waterloo Stratford Campus offers non-credit Advanced Education workshops for government politicians, municipal managers, community and economic development leaders. Our one day workshops equip participants with the practical tools and strategies they need to succeed in these rapidly changing times. Workshop topics focus on innovation, commercialization, collaboration and strategic planning to address the economic, cultural, technological and social challenges communities face. We’re here to help you build. Communities that THR!VE November 2011 workshops include:
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Next Generation Communication: Are you hearing what I’m saying?
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Tough Talk: Managing Difficult Conversations
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Effective Public Consultation Strategies
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Sustainable Finance: Creating Social Impact and Financial Success in Your Community
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Social Media Strategies for Constituent Engagement
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Leadership Vision: Leading Communities and the Public Sector into Tomorrow
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Project Sponsorship: Senior Management’s Role in the Successful Outcome of Projects
University of Waterloo Stratford Campus Advanced Education Programs – Building the Future Together! cliebig@uwaterloo.ca www.stratfordcampus.uwaterloo.ca/programs/advanced
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Oct 17/11
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Request for Presenters
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The Community Futures National Event will be held Thursday, May 31th to Friday, June 1st, 2012, at the World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia. The planning committee is seeking workshop presenters. For more information visit www.communityfuturescanada.ca/nationalevent
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Sept 29/11
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Free Business Consulting
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The Monieson Centre is pleased to announce several free consulting opportunities for businesses and community groups in Eastern Ontario. We are currently accepting nominations for two consulting initiatives:
1) We have funding for two immediate projects with Eastern Ontario businesses and community groups. These projects would commence within the next three weeks and would be conducted by fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce students. Potential issues include strategic planning, business plans, marketing research and strategy, business 911, and IT issues.
2) We have additional funding for up to 20 consulting projects with our Master of Global Management and MBA programs with local for-profit businesses. These projects can cover a number of issues including those listed above, product development, process management, organizational strategy, and more. Projects will be arranged in October-November, and will begin in the new year.
These are both valuable opportunities to have our students provide free, in-depth support to local organizations.
If you know of interested organizations in your community, please forward their contact details to monieson@business.queensu.ca or have them contact us directly.
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September 22, 2011
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Seniors’ Housing: Demand and Supply on the Rural Landscape
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My name is Fiona Heesen and I am an MSc candidate in Rural Planning and Environmental Management at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. The programme serves to integrate the management and development of land with environmental objectives, highlighting current global pressures for sustainable development. As part of my degree, I am completing an independent thesis project, focusing on planning for demographic change and looking at how rural communities are providing seniors’ housing and care. I am particularly interested in Assisted Living or Supportive Housing concepts as an alternative option for seniors and if there is a place for such facilities in small town Ontario.
I invite any individuals or organisations from across Ontario who are involved in innovative approaches to supportive or assisted living, particularly in smaller towns and communities, to contact me via the email below. I am hoping to gain valuable insight into best practice for seniors’ care and housing in Ontario and new methods to apply in the rural setting.
fiona.heesen.10@aberdeen.ac.uk
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July 29, 2011
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City of Guelph Organics Public Liaison Committee
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The City of Guelph is currently in the process of establishing an Organics Public Liaison Committee for the soon to be open new organics plant located at 110 Dunlop Drive in Guelph.
People who have a genuine interest in making a difference and who also have an interest in composting are encouraged to apply.
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July 12, 2011
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