Purpose of the Fund
The Margaret Mitchell Fund for Women was created to support programs and initiatives that promote economic and social justice for women in Vancouver East. Each year, the Fund, which is administered by Vancity Community Foundation, generates income which will be used to support a variety of projects and programs, primarily in the federal riding of Vancouver East but including other areas of the Lower Mainland.
Fund Criteria
Priority for the allocation of monies from this Fund will be given to projects that help alleviate poverty, promote equality and help women to gain confidence and power. In particular, the Fund will aim to support the following groups: poor women, aboriginal women, immigrant and refugee women, women with disabilities and women experiencing violence.
The Margaret Mitchell Fund for Women will make grants to projects and programs which focus on community development and which the women themselves organize. Grants will rarely exceed $5,000 and preference in all grants will be given to projects and programs that can demonstrate a significant self-help component. The fund is not designed to replace other funders, but rather to support innovative projects in our community.
Method of Selection
Recipients of the Margaret Mitchell Fund for Women will be selected by an Advisory Committee made up of community and family members. There is no application deadline, but we may not be able to accommodate all funding requests due to a limited granting budget. Please consult Vancity Community Foundation staff before applying to check funding availability.
For More Information
Please contact Vancity Community Foundation at give@vancity.com or 604.877.7647.