Recognizing the growing need for support, community foundations – County Foundation, Barrie Community Foundation and Muskoka Community Foundation joined forces to distribute funding through the Investment Readiness Program (IRP).

A $50-million national initiative funded by the Government of Canada, designed to help social purpose organizations contribute to solving pressing social, cultural, and environmental challenges from coast to coast, preparing them to enter Canada’s social finance markets.

Applying to be IRP Regional Partners, the three Community Foundations saw the IRP as the perfect opportunity to support their community by amplifying the impact of social purpose organizations like Muskoka Community Land Trust, acquiring and stewarding lands to provide affordable housing solutions to Muskokans.

Discover how these foundations worked together and journey through the impact of the IRP. From fostering youth employment to advancing environmental conservation, the IRP Report showcases inspiring stories of transformation and innovation, emphasizing the importance of social finance in building a thriving social economy across Canada.