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08/31/2026

You're invited to the Muskoka Community Foundation's Annual General Meeting!

Join us on Tuesday, September 8 to learn about the incredible work happening across Muskoka, made possible by the generosity of donors and the dedication of local charities and community groups.

We'll share highlights from the past year and celebrate the impact of community giving in our Muskoka communities.

📅 Tuesday, September 8, 2026
6:00 p.m. - Annual General Meeting
6:45 p.m. - Meet & Greet
Appetizers and cash bar
Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame, 1512 Muskoka Road 118W, Muskoka Lakes

RSVP to [email protected] or (705) 646-1220. We'd love to see you there!

07/15/2026

📣 Applications for the Lake of Bays Charitable Fund are due this Friday!

This community-driven fund will provide financial support to organizations and programs. Priority will be given to applications that support projects and programs with a focus on youth, seniors, the environment, and access and inclusion related to sports and recreation.

Applications will be accepted until July 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

Visit the link here to download an application:

https://muskokacommunityfoundation.ca/our-funds/lake-of-bays-community-fund

07/08/2026

Some people support a community with a donation. Others give their time. John and Maggie Cowan do both.

For several years, the Cowan Family Fund, through the Muskoka Community Foundation, has been a generous supporter of GAP. Last week, we were delighted to welcome Mary Ellen McIntyre, Executive Director of the Muskoka Community Foundation, who presented GAP with a $10,000 cheque on behalf of the fund.

Their generosity doesn’t stop there. Maggie has been a dedicated GAP volunteer for years, helping in our community gardens and serving as a GAP ambassador at our Farmers’ Market booth and other community events. Her willingness to roll up her sleeves and connect with our neighbours is a wonderful reflection of the Cowan family’s commitment to our community.

Financial support helps sustain our programs, and volunteers bring them to life. We are deeply grateful to John and Maggie for investing in both. Thank you for believing in GAP’s mission and helping create a stronger, more connected community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

07/07/2026

Do you know of a charity or program that could use funds for their initiatives in Lake of Bays?

Invite them to submit an application to receive funding from the Lake of Bays Charitable Fund, a community-driven fund that provides financial support to organizations and programs.

Priority will be given to applications that support projects and programs with a focus on youth, seniors, the environment, and access and inclusion related to sports and recreation.

Applications are due by July 17, 2026.

Visit the link here to download an application:

https://muskokacommunityfoundation.ca/our-funds/lake-of-bays-community-fund

[ID: Text reads, “Change what’s possible for our community. Applications now open: Lake of Bays Charitable Fund”. An image of Lake of Bays in the background.]

Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce

06/25/2026

Applications are now being accepted for the Lake of Bays Charitable Fund.

The Lake of Bays Charitable Fund, held by the Muskoka Community Foundation, provides financial support to charitable organizations for programs that are located within the Township of Lake of Bays. An application to the Lake of Bays Charitable Fund can be for a new or existing program that will benefit the residents of the Township of Lake of Bays and can be used in concert with other funding opportunities.

Priority will be given to applications that support projects and programs with a focus on youth, seniors, the environment, and access and inclusion related to sports and recreation.

Applications will be accepted until Friday, July 17 by 5:00 pm.

Download the application at the link here: https://muskokacommunityfoundation.ca/our-funds/lake-of-bays-community-fund

Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce

06/23/2026

Catch up on community news with our Rooted in Community newsletter!

In our latest issue, we highlight three Muskoka charities working to address food insecurity, and the donors who are helping them do it.

💌 Read this month’s issue and get updates at the link here:

https://mailchi.mp/muskokacommunityfoundation/newsletter-may-2026

06/19/2026

Join us in Huntsville for National Indigenous Peoples Day!

On Sunday, June 21, the community is invited to celebrate at River Mill Park. The day includes an Indigenous Artisans and Farmers Market, and performances by The Lyons Sisters, Jared Bigcanoe, and Logan Staats.

This event is hosted in collaboration with the Huntsville Festival of the Arts, Hope Arises Project Inc., the Huntsville Public Library, and the Downtown Huntsville BIA.

This community celebration an opportunity to learn about and honour the contributions Indigenous peoples have made in the community. We hope to see you there!

05/12/2026

📣 Applications are open for the Lake of Bays Community Education Bursary Fund!

The Lake of Bays Community Education Bursary is intended to support high school students residing in the Township of Lake of Bays who otherwise may not have the opportunity to attend a post-secondary education institution. Successful applicants will receive up to $2,500 in funding.

Students can access the application online or by inquiring with Student Services at Huntsville High School, Bracebridge Muskoka Lakes Secondary School or St. Dominic Catholic Secondary School.

Applications will be accepted until May 22, 2026.

Download the application here:

https://muskokacommunityfoundation.ca/our-funds/lake-of-bays-community-education-bursary/

Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce

05/08/2026

Every Wednesday and Friday, about 150 young people in Huntsville walk through the doors of The Door Youth Centre - Huntsville for a hot lunch.

The RAMP Flow-Through Fund, a fund through the Muskoka Community Foundation, donated $2,500 to support The Door’s lunch program to ensure youth have access to food throughout the week.

RAMP exists to support initiatives that help people break free from cycles of poverty, addressing the systemic barriers that make life harder than it needs to be. We're grateful to RAMP for their continued commitment to the young people of Muskoka, and to The Door for the impact they’re making in the lives of young people every week!

To learn more about the RAMP Flow-Through Fund, visit
https://muskokacommunityfoundation.ca/our-funds/ramp-flow-through-fund

[Photo left to right: Marcy Hill, Ministry Director of The Door, receives a cheque from Mary Ellen McIntyre, Executive Director of the Muskoka Community Foundation, on behalf of the RAMP Flow-through Fund.]

04/30/2026

Let’s build up Muskoka youth!

This Friday, Mind-Aid Muskoka is partnering with Hunters Bay Radio for its Radiothon for Youth Mental Health. From 6 am to 6 pm, they’ll be raising funds for a new campaign that aims to build up Muskoka youth.

Our donors were early supporters of MiND-AID, and we’ve watched the organization grow over the past 5 years. MiND-AID now supports 500+ young people and parents/guardians every year, and they need community support to sustain this work,.

Tune into 88.7FM this Friday to listen to the impact MiND-AID is making for young people in our Muskoka communities. They will be accepting donations throughout the day, or you can make a donation anytime at https://www.mindaidmuskoka.com/donate

Address

PO Box 35
Bracebridge, ON
P1L1T5

Website

http://muskokacommunityfoundation.ca/

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