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We have three principal areas of focus: the environment, inclusive local economies, and performing arts. Through all of our work, we cultivate, support, and celebrate those working on the frontlines of social change. Learn More About Us Upcoming Grant Deadlines Oct 6 Performing Arts Internships Jul 21 Performing Arts Strategic Experimentation Fund See All Grants Our Programs Environment Inclusive Local Economies Performing Arts Environment Working with leaders across Canada to safeguard lands and waters for generations to come Learn More Inclusive Local Economies Advancing economic dignity and prosperity for low-income people and communities in Toronto LEARN MORE Performing Arts Supporting individuals, organizations, and field building in the performing arts LEARN MORE Featured Publications Inclusive Local Economies From the Ground Up: History of the Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust Metcalf Fellow Kuni Kamizaki’s two-part report draws on more than a decade of his involvement with the Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust to tell the story of its origins and evolution, and to explore the broader transformative potential of the community land trust model. Learn More BIENNIAL REPORT The Long View Explore our 2022–2023 digital biennial report. Learn More Performing Arts Art and the World After This Driven by a sense of urgency and optimism, Art and the World After This makes the case for grounding the arts firmly in action as a powerful force for creating a better world. The report explores four distinct but interrelated disruptions which have shaken our world — the disruption of activity (pandemic), society (social unrest), industry (digital revolution), and the world (climate crisis) — as well as the unique value art brings to society. In this timely report, David Maggs explores how the arts can serve a more applied and accountable role in society as a catalyst for meeting the profound challenges we face. Learn More Metcalf News Environment Jennie Knopp Joins Metcalf as Environment Program Director Performing Arts Arts & Social Finance: Strengthening Cultural Resilience in Canada Inclusive Local Economies Bringing the Community Change Summit into Torontos Neighbourhoods Environment Inside Canadas First Nature Finance Bootcamp Performing Arts Strategic Experimentation Fund: Applications Now Open and 2024 Cohort Update Inclusive Local Economies A New Commitment to Economic Inclusion in Toronto Performing Arts Arts & Social Finance: Creating Conditions for Change Performing Arts Arts & Social Finance: Fragility, Risk, and Transformation Performing Arts Arts & Social Finance: A Taste for Abundance? Performing Arts Arts & Social Finance: Risk/Reward and Revenue Diversification Performing Arts Arts & Social Finance: Grant Dependence and the Path to Precarity Performing Arts Systems Change: Arts & Social Finance Performing Arts Reflections and Updates From Johannas Recipients Inclusive Local Economies Exploring the Transformative Potential of Community Land Trusts Environment Mobilizing Funders for Water Security in Canada Sign up for our newsletter Keep updated on the latest in Metcalf news and events, resources, grant information, and more. Email Submit 38 Madison Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5R 2S1 Contact Us Media Requests Privacy Policy FOLLOW US Linkedin Instagram © The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation The Metcalf Foundation office is located on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples. Today, the meeting place of Tkaronto (Toronto) continues to be home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to work together on this land. Sign up for our newsletter Keep updated on the latest in Metcalf news and events, resources, grant information, and more. Email Submit The Metcalf Foundation office is located on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples. 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