The Paul Barber Foundation (PBF) is a family-run private foundation  based in the Greater Toronto Area that is dedicated to improving the lives of Canadians by supporting transformational life-changing programs.  Our three main pillars are as follows:

• Elevating girls and women, and promoting gender equality.

• Helping Youth of all backgrounds to meet their full potential.

• Supporting arts programs that promote equality regardless of race,  gender, or socio-economic background.

One registered charity will be awarded a grant to be used on a new or established arts program that impacts the lives of underrepresented and/or marginalized Canadians through the arts. The grant may be single year or multi-year depending on the program needs and vision. Total grant amount is up to $120,000. 

Your project should meet one or more of the following objectives:

• Provide equal access to arts programs for marginalized, underserved, or underrepresented groups.

• Using arts to improve the lives of women and girls.

• Using arts to improve the lives of youth.

Special consideration will be given to programs that also address the following areas:

• Promoting mental health.

• Education and/or career-building.

• Inclusivity and diversity.

Relevant programs we have supported in the past:

• Arts program for marginalized women, many of whom have experienced issues with homelessness, mental health, or addiction

• Youth education that uses arts programing to help at-risk youth graduate high-school