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The Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia (RCFNS)

The Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia

is a community foundation that supports community organizations in rural Nova Scotia, through convening fund development and granting.
has a proven track record, with more than 20 years of developing and delivering small and large grant programs.
has dedicated board members from all regions of the province who have a wealth of experience about community development in rural Nova Scotia
is a registered charity and is accountable to community members including donors and grantees.
adheres to the highest standards of transparency and accountability in its financial management.
is a member of the Community Foundations of Canada, Volunteer Canada, Environmental Funders of Canada and the Nova Scotia Music Association and the Nova Scotia Not For Profit Coalition.
has signed and adheres to the seven pillars of the Canadian Philanthropic Commitment on Climate Change.
Has signed the Philanthropic Community’s Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.
has been widely recognized for its excellence and leadership in the field of rural grant-making.
adheres to the values of gender equality, equity, and climate action.

To empower residents and communities of rural Nova Scotia through sustainable granting and convening.

All Rural Nova Scotian residents live within healthy, prosperous, and sustainable communities.

RCFNS values the important contributions of rural Nova Scotian residents and communities.
RCFNS values amplifying the important voices of marginalized peoples and communities, as well as the principles of access, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
RCFNS values sustainable and responsible environmental stewardship.
RCFNS values positive leadership and responsible innovation.
RCFNS values acknowledging Nova Scotia's history and role in colonialism, as well as committing to learning and understanding more about truth and reconciliation.