Priorities for 2026

 

Mission

To partner with charities through grants and friendship in alignment with the stated funding focus for the benefit of others.

 Funding Focus

The Burro Initiative seeks to further creative and sustaining justice through thoughtful dialogue and fruitful action in the areas of:

  • Environmental protection and restoration
  • Community building and bridging across difference
  • Entrepreneurial enablement
  • Restorative justice
  • Compassion for disadvantaged individuals

 Geographic Focus

  • Atlantic Canada
  • Canada
  • International

 Size of Grants

  • The Burro Initiative aims to fund several grants of approximately $25,000 annually.

Eligibility

  • Beneficiaries must be registered Canadian charities.
  • Charities become eligible for consideration after registering their charity with Stronger Philanthropy by completing a Charity Profile.
  • Past grant recipients are eligible for new funding when the outcomes of their previous project have been completed.

Reporting

  • All charities receiving grants from The Burro Initiative will be encouraged to report back on progress every six months until completion for the outcomes they propose.

 Timetable

  • Stronger Philanthropy will email invitations to charities to apply on or after November 1, 2026.
  • Applications will be considered by The Burro Initiative on or after November 30, 2026, with grants awarded soon after.

 Next Steps

  • Complete or update your Charity Profile
  • Stronger Philanthropy will contact shortlisted charities to complete a grant application.