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Niagara Funders Alliance

Niagara Funders Alliance

Posted Dec 12th, 2025 in Charity Resources

Niagara Community Foundation helps facilitate the Niagara Funders Alliance, a network of funding organizations that service the Niagara Region.

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Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

Posted Dec 8th, 2025 in News

"25 years of NCF!"

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25 Years of NCF

25 Years of NCF

Posted Dec 3rd, 2025 in News, Philanthropy

Come take a walk with us down memory lane, as we reflect on our milestones, turning points and achievements.

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Recipients of the Niagara Regional Accreditation Accelerator Program Announced

Recipients of the Niagara Regional Accreditation Accelerator Program Announced

Posted Aug 26th, 2025 in Charity Resources, News

We are pleased to unveil the six recipients of the Niagara Regional Accreditation Accelerator Program, made possible by Niagara Community Foundation (NCF).

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Reclaim & Rise! Black Philanthropy Month, Part 3

Reclaim & Rise! Black Philanthropy Month, Part 3

Posted Aug 18th, 2025 in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Philanthropy

Reclaim & Rise! Black Philanthropy Month, Part 3

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Remember! Black Philanthropy Month Part 2

Remember! Black Philanthropy Month Part 2

Posted Aug 11th, 2025 in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Philanthropy

During our research for this post, we read through many stories of individuals who shaped our community. There are four individuals that we wanted to highlight, demonstrating their collective action, community investment and Black leadership that together exemplify the history of Black Philanthropy in Niagara. In Part 2, we share our first two stories. Come back next week for Part 3.

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Sankofa Now! Black Philanthropy Month Part 1

Sankofa Now! Black Philanthropy Month Part 1

Posted Aug 6th, 2025 in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Philanthropy

August is Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), a recognition of the contributions, the generosity and the leadership of Black members of our community. Each year, a theme is selected to focus our attention. The theme for 2025 is Sankofa Now! Remember. Reclaim. Rise!

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Greetings from the Mayors of Niagara

Greetings from the Mayors of Niagara

Posted Jun 18th, 2025 in Philanthropy

In March of this year, the Niagara Region's population broke through the half a million barrier.

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Donor Directed Grant - Pflag

Donor Directed Grant - Pflag

Posted Jun 16th, 2025 in Charity Stories, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Donor Stories, Philanthropy

In honour of Pride month, we want to highlight a fantastic organization in Niagara that received donor directed grants.

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$1 Million Granted from David S. Howes Fund

$1 Million Granted from David S. Howes Fund

Posted May 14th, 2025 in News

Niagara Community Foundation (NCF) has hit a new milestone, granting $1 million through the David S. Howes Fund alone. This announcement comes alongside NCF’s dispersal of its spring granting programs, including Summer Camp and Spring Mini Grants awarding $1,065,362 in total to registered charities across Niagara.

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