Over the past decade The FIG Fund has supported a wide array of programs throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and prides itself on the geographic and sectoral diversity of its granting.
Our funding comes from the generosity of our many supporters who donate either directly to the Fund or through our various fundraising events. Grants of $1000 to $5000 are made annually, with a requirement for a report and, where appropriate, pictures to share with our supporters.
Below, you can see a list of our previous recipients and read their reports. These reports constitute heartwarming evidence of the appreciation of support for woman and girls in need in our province, and the value of our grants in assisting them through eligible organizations.
FIG FUND GRANTS
2022
Our first grant awarded for this year was made possible by Katy Noftall and Michael Bartellas who graciously and selflessly asked guests of their beautiful wedding, in lieu of gifts, to donate to the FIG Fund Inc. We want to thank them for their generosity in making the following grant possible and send a warm congratulations on their 1st Anniversary!
$1,200 for PerSIStence Theatre Company Inc.
In contribution to the budget for “Stolen Sisters”, a one-woman show that explores the lives and legacy of the Indigenous Beothuk people of Newfoundland, told through three generations of Beothuk women and girls witnessing the decimation of their culture. This year, the play will tour to four Indigenous communities (St. George’s, Degrau, Flat Bay, and the Sharing Perspectives Festival in Cow Head).
$5,000 to The Association for New Canadians – NL
A program called Mommy and Pals will provide support for newcomer mothers with preschool aged children. The program will foster information on healthy eating and living, with presentations, demonstrations and field trips.
$5,000 to Stella’s Circle Community Services Inc
Therapeutic Program to help female participants access the power of changing their relationships with their thoughts and modifying behaviours that create emotional and physical challenges.
$5,000 to The Canadian Mental Health Association – NL
for Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training and Wellness Lunches The goal of the project is the provision of mental health education to women and girls, with a focus on the scope of issues this demographic faces presently in society.
2021
$2,331 for The Labrador Friendship Centre
For their Rug Hooking Workshop. The objective is to teach women a traditional skill which will be preserved and which they in turn can teach their daughters and other family members.
$3,000 for The Gathering Place for My Sister's Kitchen
The program will develop resilience for those experiencing food insecurity, improve social skills, provide nutritious food and build confidence and enjoyment in cooking.
2020
$1,250 to The Salvation Army Ches Penney Centre of Hope
For their Wen’do self-defence course for women at risk, boosting self-confidence and self-esteem.
$2,000 to Big Brothers and Sisters
For their program “Go Girls – Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds”. A group mentoring initiative that focuses on physical activity, balanced eating and self-esteem for 10 to 13 year olds who identify as girls.
$1,750 to the The Libra House
A transition house in Happy Valley Goose Bay, for their Pyjama Program, assisting the women and children who are in need of a safe haven.
2019
$1,000 to the St. John’s Women’s Centre
for the Pre-Release Program which helps women transitioning back into communities from the Correctional Centre in Clarenville.
$4,000 for The NL Aboriginal Women’s Network in Stephenville
To conduct Train-The-Trainer Anti-Violence Workshops for aboriginal women across the province focusing on healthy and unhealthy relationships, self-worth, self-care, and the importance of balance and self-love.
2017
$1,600 for The NL Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre
For a province-wide program Assisting Survivors Through Volunteerism
$2,000 for Youth 2000 Centre (Y2C) in Grand Falls-Windsor, Botwood and Bishops Falls
2016
$2,705 for Karen’s Place in Bay St. George
To create a vegetable garden integrated with a series of food skill workshops that give residents of the women’s shelter the ability to become food secure.
$15,000 for the YWCA in St. John's
FIG Fund (combined with money from the Community Foundation of NL) to offer networking, mentorship, and peer support opportunities to cultivate the province’s next generation of female leaders.
2015
$3,000 for The Cochrane Street United Church
To further the education of two low-income nursing students.
2014
$3,000 for The Safe Harbour Outreach Project (SHOP)
To provide support for women who engage in sex work or survival sex in St. John’s and surrounding areas.
2013
$3,000 for The Gathering Place
To create a jewellery-making program to build the skills and confidence of their female clients.
2012
$2,955 for Marguerite’s Place in St. John’s
To enable two women who have overcome challenging circumstances to pursue plans to improve their lives.