We currently focus our work on helping charities in many ways:
We make grants to help ensure the voices of charities are heard at policy tables, nationally and regionally.
We help charities address policy issues in the field of early childhood education and care.
We make grants to charities that are finding new ways of working together.
We provide bursaries to allow charities to send their staff or key volunteers to courses and programs that will help the charities become more effective.
We make grants to assist charities to get specialized training.
We commission research on issues involving the charitable sector in general and early childhood education and care specifically.
We publish or distribute material that may be useful to charities in their governance work – helping boards organize themselves and suggestions of good practices.
We carry out our own activities focusing on charity regulation and early childhood education and care.
We can sometimes make available loans or lines of credit to registered charities.
We can sometimes facilitate discussions, and one of our staff members has been trained in mediation and arbitration (for matters other than employment situations).
We invite you to explore our website and to contact us if you think we might be able to help.
Charitable Activities
Strengthening the Charitable Sector
The Muttart Foundation believes that Canada is best served through a strong, independent and interconnected voluntary sector. It also believes that foundations and other funders can help ensure the sector maintains and gains strength.
Early Childhood Education and Care
The early years of a child’s life provide the foundation for development. A healthy birth, a nurturing home environment, and caring and supportive communities are critical in helping every child reach their full potential.
RECENT NEWS
CRA Releases Guidance for Registered Charities Making Grants to Non-qualified Donees
On June 23, 2022, the Government of Canada passed legislation to allow Canadian registered charities to make grants to non-qualified donees (grantees). For more information, see… …
The Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services is accepting applications for membership on the Premier’s Council on Charities and Civil Society
The Premier’s Council on Charities and Civil Society (the Council) provides advice to government on its relationship with civil society organizations addressing pressing social issues. The Council’s mandate includes: engaging… …
The Muttart Foundation Response to the Early Learning and Child Care Funding Formula Approach outlined in Discussion Papers Prepared by the Ministry of Children and Family Services, Government of Alberta
The Muttart Foundation prepared a submission in response to the Ministry of Children and Family Services request for input on the implementation of the Cost Control Framework and Proposed Funding… …