The Individual Leadership Fund is one of two funding streams of the Leading & Learning program. It provides supports to senior nonprofit management individuals who wish to pursue professional leadership development with a recognized institution.

The fund is designed specifically for leaders who work for a charitable organization and who have made notable contributions to the sector. It provides individuals an opportunity to develop and refine their leadership capacity by participating in a recognized leadership program with a clear training curriculum. Examples of programs include those offered at the Banff Centre and the Rockwood Leadership Institute.

Applicants to the program must work in one of Metcalf’s three program areas:

• Environment – The individual’s organization must be working at the intersection of climate, biodiversity, and sustainable neighbourhoods.
• Performing Arts – The individual’s organization must be a professional theatre, dance, music, or opera company working in the City of Toronto to support leadership and innovation in the performing arts.
• Inclusive Local Economies – The individual’s organization must be working on
  long-term strategies that create sustainable economic opportunities for low-income people and communities in Toronto.

This fund has been designed for individuals who work for a charitable organization in a leadership position with decision-making authority, and who have made notable contributions to the nonprofit sector.

Applications must be submitted by the charitable organization that employs the leader. The organization must have a current, valid charitable registration from the Canada Revenue Agency.

This program is currently under review and we are not accepting applications at this time.