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Not-for-Profit Support
Free Accessible Resources Grounded in Local Expertise
HCDC works with a wide range of community groups and not-for-profit organizations in Haliburton County. We provide not-for-profit organizations with counselling or coaching, assist with strategic planning and organizational development, point you to available resources, connect you with other groups involved in similar activities, or review opportunities for funding.
Not for Profit Support and Resources
HCDC is here to support you and your organization's success. Whether you are looking for someone to discuss a new idea or review your current operations, the HCDC team wants to hear from you. We have resources on hand and access to other outside agencies. We are here to support you and your organization' needs in any way we can.
Community Economic Development
What is Community Economic Development? Community Economic Development (CED) is local community action that provides economic opportunities and improves social conditions in a sustainable way. It is a community-based process that combines social and economic development to foster the economic, social, ecological, and cultural well-being of communities.
HCDC & CED: The Haliburton County Development Corporation is a community-driven agency that supports economic development and encourages the development, implementation and sustainability of initiatives that contribute to job creation, a resilient, vibrant community and a healthy natural environment. The ultimate goal is to have a community that is a great place to live and for businesses to flourish.
Staff and HCDC volunteers are involved in many different community initiatives and bring that knowledge and experience to our CED work. HCDC is involved as a catalyst, facilitator, participant and funder for a wide range of community economic development initiatives in economic, social, ecological, and cultural sectors in Haliburton County. HCDC has a set of strategic priorities, which guide our community economic development work.
HCDC works collaboratively with other agencies and community stakeholders to identify opportunities for development and to foster an entrepreneurial spirit within the County. We provide support for short term projects as well as long term community initiatives.
Local Initiatives Program 2025/2026
The purpose of the Local Initiatives Program is to strengthen Haliburton County communities by supporting community economic development projects that are incremental (new initiatives or enhancements/additions to existing activities) and strive to enhance the resiliency and vibrancy of the community.
- Contribute to the resiliency and vibrancy of the community;
- Be incremental (incremental is defined as a new initiative, enhance existing activities, in addition to existing activities);
- Involve not-for-profit organizations that strive to enhance the community economic development efforts of the community;
- Address the strategic priorities of the Haliburton County Development Corporation;
- Guarantee that the funding will not create a dependency on the corporation;
- Not produce market disruption.
The Local Initiative Program for 2025/2026 is now closed. For questions or concerns, please contact Elisha Barlow at ebarlow@haliburtoncdc.ca.
How Can HCDC Help Your Not-For-Profit?
Our team is excited to help you find out!
Meet the Team: Elisha Barlow
Since moving to the Haliburton Highlands in 2008, Elisha has worked primarily in the non-profit and arts sectors. She has a great respect and understanding of the important role non-profit organizations make in our Community.
Email Elisha at ebarlow@haliburtoncdc.ca or call 705-457-3555
Meet the Team: Heather Reid
Heather grew up cottaging in Haliburton and moved permanently to the community in 2005. Heather's work life has been focused primarily in the not for profit sector, with a focus on inspiring a creative, entrepreneurial spirit. As CED Consultant, Heather will support grassroots community groups, not for profit organizations, and small businesses. Heather brings experience in strategic planning, community development, team building, leadership coaching, and organizational structure/development
Email Heather at hreid@haliburtoncdc.ca or call 705-457-3555
