Major Grants

Major Grants is sponsored by The Sobey Foundation. Supports significant initiatives in health and community well-being, often providing large-scale capital support for the development and expansion of hospice care centers.

Home » The Sobey Foundation Do you have questions about The Sobey Foundation, who we are and what we do? We invite you to read our FAQ section . A Family of Support Grows The Sobey Foundation recommits to the national mental health initiative.

A Life That Lifted Others Meghan Bragg dreamed of building an inclusive playground. The Sobey Foundation helped make it possible. Community’s vision is transforming Pictou County, northern Nova Scotia.

A New Era Of Strategic Partnerships The Sobey Foundation announces more than $8. 3 million in funding. The Sobey Foundation is dedicated to fostering transformative change in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, our home region.

Our new, five-year strategic plan is focused on investing in initiatives that build capacity for primary healthcare delivery and community development. Our mission is to be an active partner in the transformation of our home region of Pictou County, Nova Scotia.

Our five-year strategic plan is focused on five collaborative partnerships that are aimed at making a lasting impact by addressing the core issues that challenge our rural communities and small towns. Health: Building Capacity for Primary Healthcare Delivery We are committed to supporting initiatives that ensure individuals and families receive the care they require, when they need it.

Community: Investing in Development to Drive Future Growth We are dedicated to investing in transformative initiatives that support community development and ensure a sustainable future. Investing in Our Communities partnering with organizations in Atlantic Canada and beyond. undertaken in our communities since 2007 alone.

invested in shaping a better future for neighbours and families. Shaping a Better Tomorrow Learn about the people in our communities who are working to make a lasting difference in the lives of their neighbours. These inspiring stories drive our work.

Improving healthcare by building relationships A $2. 7 million commitment from The Sobey Foundation will enhance Healthy Pictou County’s ability to entice healthcare providers to put down roots. The deCoste brings the community together The Sobey Foundation’s commitment of $2.

5 million will enhance the centre’s transformation into a cultural hub for Central Nova Scotia. VON Pictou County is transforming healthcare The Sobey Foundation’s commitment of $1. 1 million over five years will create generational change.

Ship Hector: A Story of Culture, Tenacity and Community A $750,000 funding partnership with The Sobey Foundation will ensure a pivotal piece of the region’s history remains sustainable well into the future. Helping to build community A $1. 2 million commitment from The Sobey Foundation will help the Pictou County Partnership increase support to small businesses, nonprofits and newcomers.

Read the latest news and stories about The Sobey Foundation, our partners, and the initiatives aimed at shaping a better tomorrow. An Alliance of Foundations Working Together Inspired by the legacy of Frank H. Sobey, our Foundations share a collaborative approach as a way of ensuring that our work makes a lasting and meaningful impact.

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