CNCF awarded a $4000 grant, in August 2025, to Science East for the project "Inspiring Curiosity in Young Learners in Carleton North". This initiative delivered 36 hands-on STEM sessions to 622 students at Bath Community School, Florenceville Elementary School, Centreville Community School, and Bristol Elementary School. The goal of the program was to increase access to engaging science and technology learning opportunities for students in the Carleton North region while supporting classroom curriculum.
We are incredibly grateful to the Carleton North Community Foundation for their generous support!
Thanks to this funding, we delivered 36 hands-on STEM sessions to over 600 students in the Carleton North community. From building simple machines and learning to code, to exploring local wildlife and experiencing the night sky in our portable planetarium, students were immersed in engaging, meaningful science learning.
By bringing programming directly into schools—and offering sessions in both English and French—we helped remove barriers and ensure all students could participate fully.
Thank you, Carleton North Community Foundation, for helping spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of science in young learners across the region! 💡🔬✨
Thanks to this funding, we delivered 36 hands-on STEM sessions to over 600 students in the Carleton North community. From building simple machines and learning to code, to exploring local wildlife and experiencing the night sky in our portable planetarium, students were immersed in engaging, meaningful science learning.
By bringing programming directly into schools—and offering sessions in both English and French—we helped remove barriers and ensure all students could participate fully.
Thank you, Carleton North Community Foundation, for helping spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of science in young learners across the region! 💡🔬✨
Bristol Elementary received a $4450 grant in November 2025 for Food Literacy. This grant made it possible for their students to learn valuable skills to plan, prepare, cook, serve, and clean up a meal for the entire school to enjoy each week with the guidance and leadership of visionary volunteer, Mrs. Janice Boyd.
The skills learned made it so students were responsible for ensuring food security for all each Tuesday lunch. This allowed for improving, enhancing, and strengthening the lives of all thier students.
The skills learned made it so students were responsible for ensuring food security for all each Tuesday lunch. This allowed for improving, enhancing, and strengthening the lives of all thier students.
The Carleton North Community Foundation is pleased to have supported this initiative by the Knowlesville Art and Nature Centre. With the funds awarded by CNCF, KANC were able to begin the restoration work on the interior of the historic Armond Schoolhouse. The work began by demolishing the existing ceiling and brick chimney which had been damaged beyond repair over time. After the demolition was completed, funds were used to purchase tongue and groove pine to replace the historic ceiling in preparation for new insulation to be installed in the spring. After the ceiling is completed (expected completion Feb 2026) the remaining funds will be used to purchase the hardware and piping needed to reinstall the historical woodstove to heat the in use building during the winter of 2027 and beyond. Further, craftsman Robert Milheron has been engaged to repair and restore the historic wood frame glass and storm windows to protect from heat loss, while maintaining the historical aspects of this treasured building.
A grant was awarded in February 2025 to Gathering of the Scots for $1000. The Gathering of the Scots is a yearly festival that is held in Perth, NB to celebrate the Scottish culture. The festival funding received from the Carleton North Community foundation in 2025 was used to facilitate youth activities at the festival - primarily Youth Rugby and at the Children's Activity Tent. 📸s submitted by Gathering of the Scots Inc.
A big thank you to the Carleton North Community Foundation for helping ensure students across the community have access to high‑quality #STEM education. Your support provides hands‑on learning experiences that spark curiosity and connect classroom learning to real‑world opportunities. Together, we’re inspiring the next generation of innovators and climate leaders!
#ClimateEducation #Community Support #Sustainability #YouthEmpowerment #CarletonNorth
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Un grand merci à la Carleton North Community Foundation pour son soutien qui permet aux élèves de toute la collectivité d’accéder à une éducation aux #STIM de qualité. Votre appui permet d’offrir des expériences d’apprentissage concrètes qui éveillent la curiosité et font le pont entre l’apprentissage en classe et des possibilités bien réelles. Ensemble, nous inspirons la prochaine génération d’innovateur·rice·s et de leaders du climat!
#ÉducationClimatique #SoutienCommunautaire #Durabilité #AutonomisationDesJeunes #CarletonNord
#ClimateEducation #Community Support #Sustainability #YouthEmpowerment #CarletonNorth
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Un grand merci à la Carleton North Community Foundation pour son soutien qui permet aux élèves de toute la collectivité d’accéder à une éducation aux #STIM de qualité. Votre appui permet d’offrir des expériences d’apprentissage concrètes qui éveillent la curiosité et font le pont entre l’apprentissage en classe et des possibilités bien réelles. Ensemble, nous inspirons la prochaine génération d’innovateur·rice·s et de leaders du climat!
#ÉducationClimatique #SoutienCommunautaire #Durabilité #AutonomisationDesJeunes #CarletonNord
The Carleton North Theatre Program received a grant of $1500 which was used to support students in a Musical Production of Beauty and the Beast, in December 2025 at Carleton North High School. Funds received were used to purchase set materials, props and costumes, and a celebration supper for the Cast and Crew.
Through this initiative, the Carleton North Theatre Program is hoping to revitalize the Musical Theatre program at Carleton North High School. Grant recipients report that the program was a huge success and they have received much positive feedback, along with a heightened interest from students for future Musical Productions. 📸s submitted by Carleton North Theatre Program
Through this initiative, the Carleton North Theatre Program is hoping to revitalize the Musical Theatre program at Carleton North High School. Grant recipients report that the program was a huge success and they have received much positive feedback, along with a heightened interest from students for future Musical Productions. 📸s submitted by Carleton North Theatre Program
The Carleton Minor Basketball Association received a grant in August 2025 for their new jersey initiative. All basketball teams in Carleton North have undergone rebranding to match municipal amalgamation and now play under the Carleton North Stars. The grant paid for a significant part of the jerseys for the teams in the new association and ensured that the youth were properly outfitted and representing our area. All 📸s submitted by the Carleton Minor Basketball Association.
Riverside Elite Volleyball Inc. (REV) received a grant in November 2025 to enhance the development of the program. The funding was used to purchase essential equipment, including volleyballs, ball carts, and ball bags. This support allowed REV to run efficient practices at multiple facilities and to properly equip new players and coaches as they entered the program. As a result, REV was able to successfully develop and train a brand-new U14 girls team and a U17 boys team, ensuring both groups had access to age-appropriate equipment and a positive training environment. REV shared that the U14 girls team went on to finish second in their division, demonstrating the strong foundation made possible through this funding. 📸 submitted by Riverside Elite Volleyball Inc.
The Gaia Project received a grant in August 2025 for their Climate Labs Project specifically designed for students in the Carleton North area. Funding from the Carleton North Community Foundation has supported hands-on Climate Labs programming, delivering STEM-based environmental education aligned with the New Brunswick curriculum. Within the first semester of registration, the initiative reached 140 students through multiple STEM workshops and resources delivered by The Gaia Project.
The grant covered updating teacher resource materials and in-class delivery of curriculum-connected STEM sessions focused on electricity and renewable energy. Hands-on materials helped bring the activities to life, allowing students to develop academic knowledge and transferable skills such as problem solving, collaboration, and critical thinking. Travel support enabled The Gaia Project staff to reach rural schools often with limited access to external STEM programming. Bilingual teacher resources extended learning beyond the workshops and supported ongoing classroom integration.
The impact was immediate. Students showed strong engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking, while teacher feedback emphasized the value of experiential learning. As Jessica Corey, Teacher at Florenceville Middle School, shared:
“The Energy Escape Room was a great way for students to use life skills to solve relatable problems. The stations were cross-curricular, so this initiative could be done in almost any subject. Students enjoyed the hands-on learning rotations and work in groups.”
Building on this momentum, The Gaia Project will continue targeted promotions to schools and teachers in these communities in the new year to expand participation and deepen impact. 📸submitted
The grant covered updating teacher resource materials and in-class delivery of curriculum-connected STEM sessions focused on electricity and renewable energy. Hands-on materials helped bring the activities to life, allowing students to develop academic knowledge and transferable skills such as problem solving, collaboration, and critical thinking. Travel support enabled The Gaia Project staff to reach rural schools often with limited access to external STEM programming. Bilingual teacher resources extended learning beyond the workshops and supported ongoing classroom integration.
The impact was immediate. Students showed strong engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking, while teacher feedback emphasized the value of experiential learning. As Jessica Corey, Teacher at Florenceville Middle School, shared:
“The Energy Escape Room was a great way for students to use life skills to solve relatable problems. The stations were cross-curricular, so this initiative could be done in almost any subject. Students enjoyed the hands-on learning rotations and work in groups.”
Building on this momentum, The Gaia Project will continue targeted promotions to schools and teachers in these communities in the new year to expand participation and deepen impact. 📸submitted
Carleton Minor Hockey Association received a grant in May 2025 for their Hockey Developmnet Initiative. A portion of monies awarded to help purchase a set of half-ice boards for the Day N Ross Community Center in Hartland. These boards will help scale down the game for our U7 and U9 age groups and offer them a better gameplay experience. It is also CMHA's hope the Hartland Recreation Department uses these boards for the various programming they offer. Another portion of funding went to subsidize the cost of specialized goalie coaching from ZWD, something many of CMHA’s coaches are not trained or specialized in themselves. CMHA goalies were on the ice for 10 goalie development sessions with ZWD instructors honing their skills.
Carleton North High School was awarded $13,000 in November 2024 for the Grecian Odyssey Tour. A group of 11 students (grades 9-12) from Carleton County area high schools and 2 teacher/chaperones from Carleton North High School attended an AMAZING EF (Education First) Tour - The Grecian Odyssey in June 2025. Nine days were spent experiencing a new culture, trying new foods, learning words and phrases in a new language and meeting many new people. The group’s tour guide, Petra, made this a ONCE in a LIFETIME adventure with memories that will last forever! 📸 and 🎥 submitted by Carleton North. Video credit to student Gracyn McIsaac. Video link below:
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A grant was awarded to Bristol Elementary School in August 2025 for a $7842 to create a Sensory Spaces Project. Bristol Elementary outfitted three spaces (Resource Room, Multi-purpose room and a smaller sensory room) with sensory stimulating items as well as sensory calming items. BrES now has three spaces for students to learn to regulate their bodies and for personal time to reflect on what they need in the moment. Students with sensory processing struggles now have multiple options for helping themselves to feel more calm. Neurodiverse students are able to use the space for a relaxation area, but also they are using the space to do group learning. The students in the younger grades have a space near their homeroom for times when they are struggling to cope and staff have another tool in their toolbelt for helping young people feel their best and learn every day. BrEs celebrated this project by inviting parents to see the beginning stages of each room during Meet the Teacher in early fall 2025. 📸 submission by BrES
Florenceville Elementary School received a $5000 grant in February 2025 for their Sensory Room Project. Grant funding made it possible to create a sensory room in the school, providing students with a dedicated space for regulation and sensory support. The funds were used to purchase specialized equipment, calming lighting, and sensory tools that help students manage emotions, build focus, and return to learning ready to engage. This project has enhanced the school’s ability to support diverse student needs and promote overall well-being. 📸 s submitted by FES.
CNCF was pleased to provide a grant to The Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery for the Expanding Visual Arts Education and Community Engagement at ALMAG in 2025. With the support of the Carleton North Community Foundation, ALMAG continued to expand and enhance its successful visual arts program for all ages; 34 workshops, 13 summer camps, 5 professional development opportunities. The "Art in the Classroom" volunteer team, collaborating with local schools and across the Anglophone West School District, significantly increased student reach. This initiative fostered new relationships with numerous teachers and, leading to high demand, the program for the 2025/26 school year was fully booked by late August 2025.
In March, April, and June of 2025, the gallery welcomed 12 classes and 218 students from local elementary schools to experience its exhibitions, 13 Summer Camps served 63 students.
ALMAG hosted two short artist residencies this year; Wood carver Adam McNamara was here over a weekend teaching the RAC Carvers and hosting an Open House while clay artist Tim Issac visited the community twice to teach. Jenna Ross and Stephen Hutchings continued to offer Clay Drop-in and a Drawing program respectively. This year, ALMAG also mentored our new summer art camp instructor, providing her with invaluable opportunities for one-on-one instruction with professional artists and participation in various workshops. pARTicipate Arts & Nature festival included 13 workshops with 113 participants, bringing artists and participants from around the province.
In March, April, and June of 2025, the gallery welcomed 12 classes and 218 students from local elementary schools to experience its exhibitions, 13 Summer Camps served 63 students.
ALMAG hosted two short artist residencies this year; Wood carver Adam McNamara was here over a weekend teaching the RAC Carvers and hosting an Open House while clay artist Tim Issac visited the community twice to teach. Jenna Ross and Stephen Hutchings continued to offer Clay Drop-in and a Drawing program respectively. This year, ALMAG also mentored our new summer art camp instructor, providing her with invaluable opportunities for one-on-one instruction with professional artists and participation in various workshops. pARTicipate Arts & Nature festival included 13 workshops with 113 participants, bringing artists and participants from around the province.
CNCF was honoured to be showcased in the latest Hartland Happenings publication as the local non-profit highlight. If you would like to learn a bit more about the foundation or make a donation to help fund the important work that we do, read below. Pictured are screenshots from the first page. To read the entire document, follow the link. https://townofhartland.ca/vertical/sites/%7B47E2FCC9-F843-453D-8FB5-D6826704D9C7%7D/uploads/Oct_2025_Newsletter.pdf
Florenceville Middle School received a $5000 grant in May 2025 for their Creative Cave Project. FMS is creating a makerspace in the school, a space for students to go create, explore and learn on their own at their own pace. FMS has begun to purchase storage spaces, new technology, craft materials and science items for the students to use. Although the project is not complete and fully stocked, the school submitted 📸 to show initial stages. CNCF looks forward to seeing more photos and students actively exploring the space, enhancing their learning.
Florenceville Elementary School was awarded a $7,500 grant from the Carleton North Community Foundation to support its “Enhance Outdoor Play & Learning Through Community Partnership” initiative. This project aimed to enrich the outdoor educational experiences of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 by fostering meaningful connections with nature and the local community. With the grant funding, the school organized engaging winter activities such as cross-country skiing and ice skating, giving young learners the opportunity to explore physical activity in a natural setting. These experiences not only promoted healthy lifestyles but also encouraged teamwork, resilience, and a sense of adventure among students.
In collaboration with the District of Carleton North, the school also expanded its outdoor learning opportunities beyond recreation. Through community partnerships, students were introduced to local environmental education, outdoor safety, and seasonal exploration, helping them develop a deeper appreciation for the region’s natural resources and cultural heritage. 📸submitted by FES shows Grade 1 and Grade 3 enjoying cross-country skiing.
In collaboration with the District of Carleton North, the school also expanded its outdoor learning opportunities beyond recreation. Through community partnerships, students were introduced to local environmental education, outdoor safety, and seasonal exploration, helping them develop a deeper appreciation for the region’s natural resources and cultural heritage. 📸submitted by FES shows Grade 1 and Grade 3 enjoying cross-country skiing.
The Nature Trust of New Brunswick was awarded a $5000 grant in May 2025 for the Passport to Nature Project. The Passport to Nature is a multifaceted initiative that goes beyond conventional environmental programs, emphasizing community and personal connection to nature through a diverse range of free nature-based events and workshops.
The funding will support 10 free community events being held in Carleton County in 2025. By removing financial barriers, the project will make outdoor learning inclusive for all ages and backgrounds, fostering a deeper connection to the natural world. Through this program, Nature Trust NB will increase environmental awareness, improve community well-being, and encourage long-term conservation efforts in the Carleton North region. 📸 submitted by Nature Trust of NB and shows Helen Vallières - Conservation Field Technician and Emily Macdonald - The Quebec Labrador Foundation Intern leading a workshop.
The funding will support 10 free community events being held in Carleton County in 2025. By removing financial barriers, the project will make outdoor learning inclusive for all ages and backgrounds, fostering a deeper connection to the natural world. Through this program, Nature Trust NB will increase environmental awareness, improve community well-being, and encourage long-term conservation efforts in the Carleton North region. 📸 submitted by Nature Trust of NB and shows Helen Vallières - Conservation Field Technician and Emily Macdonald - The Quebec Labrador Foundation Intern leading a workshop.
In February 2025, the Arthritis Society Canada received a generous $2,500 grant from the Carleton North Community Foundation to support Camp JoinTogether. These funds contributed are helping to ensure that all campers could attend free of charge, regardless of financial circumstances.
Camp JoinTogether is a 6-day overnight summer camp hosted at Brigadoon Village in Aylesford, Nova Scotia, designed for Atlantic Canadian children aged 7–18 living with childhood arthritis. The camp provides a medically supervised, inclusive environment where children can build friendships, develop self-confidence, and learn to manage their condition, all while enjoying traditional camp activities.
The grant helped cover essential program costs, including camp site facilities and staff, travel and transportation, honorariums, volunteer recognition and training, program shipping, insurance, software, and miscellaneous expenses. 📸 submitted by Arthritis Society Canada. The submitted photos primarily feature groups of children engaged in activities, without a focus on individual faces.
Testimonial-“Thanks to this support, Camp JoinTogether delivered a high-quality, empowering experience tailored to the unique needs of children with arthritis. The Carleton North Community Foundation’s contribution played a meaningful role in making this life-changing opportunity possible for young campers and their families.”
Camp JoinTogether is a 6-day overnight summer camp hosted at Brigadoon Village in Aylesford, Nova Scotia, designed for Atlantic Canadian children aged 7–18 living with childhood arthritis. The camp provides a medically supervised, inclusive environment where children can build friendships, develop self-confidence, and learn to manage their condition, all while enjoying traditional camp activities.
The grant helped cover essential program costs, including camp site facilities and staff, travel and transportation, honorariums, volunteer recognition and training, program shipping, insurance, software, and miscellaneous expenses. 📸 submitted by Arthritis Society Canada. The submitted photos primarily feature groups of children engaged in activities, without a focus on individual faces.
Testimonial-“Thanks to this support, Camp JoinTogether delivered a high-quality, empowering experience tailored to the unique needs of children with arthritis. The Carleton North Community Foundation’s contribution played a meaningful role in making this life-changing opportunity possible for young campers and their families.”
In May 2025, Centreville Community School received a grant for $2500 to develop a sensory room for students benefiting from a specially designed space to facilitate regulation of emotions and behaviour. The sensory room in the K-8 school will provide a calming, supportive environment where students can regulate their emotions, reduce stress, and refocus, especially those with sensory processing challenges, anxiety, ADHD, or autism. It will be used to promote emotional well-being, improve learning readiness, and help create an inclusive school community where all students can thrive. 📸 submitted by Centreville Community School amd shows some elements of the sensory room.
CNCF awarded a $4500 grant to Meduxnekeag River Association (MRA) for Experiential Environmental Education Program in March 2025. The CNCF grant of $4500 is being used in support of MRA educational programming. In the 2024-25 school year MRA brought just under 2100 students from schools in this region (Nackawic to Grand Falls) to the Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserve for staff-led guided curriculum-linked nature walks or hands-on environmental science workshops. The MRA develop and provide advance materials to teachers as well as follow-up materials for evaluation and classroom use. They anticipate hosting approximately the same number of students in the 2025-26 school year. George Peabody of MRA states that support from CNCF is very helpful not only in meeting the expenses of this program, but also as an indicator of local support to other potential funders. 📸 submitted.
The Chalmers Foundation received a grant given in February 2025 for $2500 for the Bikes & Trikes Program. This program provides specialized bikes for youth in the Carleton North area and beyond. 📸 submitted and show recent recipients.
CNCF recently received this lovely note and picture from a past grant recipient, The Gaia Project, that demonstrates the impact of projects to the intended audience and the ripple effect to the greater community:
“During school visits this week, we received a lovely letter from Mrs. Oakes' kindergarten class (photo attached). The students not only expressed their appreciation for the literacy kits sponsored by the Carleton North Foundation, but also embraced the environmental theme in their artwork; we've put it up in our office.
In addition, the kits inspired action beyond the classroom. Julie Craig, Library Manager at the Andrew and Laura McCain Public Library, reached out to learn more about how the titles were chosen. She's looking to create a similar initiative for public use around Earth Day. I love this, it shows that the impact of the program extended beyond schools and into the community.
Thank you again for your continued support.” Submitted by Travis Daley, Strategic Partnerships Manager The Gaia Project | Projet Gaia
“During school visits this week, we received a lovely letter from Mrs. Oakes' kindergarten class (photo attached). The students not only expressed their appreciation for the literacy kits sponsored by the Carleton North Foundation, but also embraced the environmental theme in their artwork; we've put it up in our office.
In addition, the kits inspired action beyond the classroom. Julie Craig, Library Manager at the Andrew and Laura McCain Public Library, reached out to learn more about how the titles were chosen. She's looking to create a similar initiative for public use around Earth Day. I love this, it shows that the impact of the program extended beyond schools and into the community.
Thank you again for your continued support.” Submitted by Travis Daley, Strategic Partnerships Manager The Gaia Project | Projet Gaia
Centreville Community School received a grant for $5000 in November 2024 to enhance outdoor play and learning. To help accomplish the goal, CCS purchased an onsite storage space that will provide lockup space for added gardening tools and outdoor play equipment and outdoor play toys for younger students. Enhanced outdoor play is now part of the holistic curriculum for K-2 students and the middle students no longer have access to cell phones during the school day so are already more engaged in outdoor play opportunities. Funds were also used to provide a variety of equipment so students can try new sports and activities. Ensuring that the toys are available for play as needed and put away for storage daily, will add leadership opportunities and enhance student leadership development as middle school students will schedule inventory, organizing and storing. This will also create added interaction between middle and younger students in the usage of the equipment. 📸 submitted by Centreville Community School.
Congratulations to Lisa Harvey for winning the 5 passes and breakfast tickets to Gathering of the Scots for June 7th.
Jamie Brideau is our winner of the 5 passes for June 7th.
Winners will be contacted via private message. Thank you to everyone that entered.
Jamie Brideau is our winner of the 5 passes for June 7th.
Winners will be contacted via private message. Thank you to everyone that entered.
Contest closes this Saturday, May 31st at noon. Your chance to win some Gathering of the Scots tickets!
Congratulations to KAN: Knowlesville Art & Nature School for the progress on your initiative. The Carleton North Community Foundation is proud to support such local projects.
Contest alert! As a thank you for the grant allocated earlier in the year, CNCF just received tickets to the Gathering of the Scots Festival to be held in Perth Andover on June 7, 2025.
Prize #1 - 5 tickets to the Elk’s Highlander Breakfast Saturday, June 7th 8-11 am AND 5 Gate passes to the Gathering of the Scot’s on Saturday, June 7th.
Prize #2 - 5 Gate Passes to the Gathering of the Scot’s on Saturday, June 7th, 2025. Tickets are valid for Saturday, June 7th entry only.
For a chance to win and take your family to a day of experiencing local Scottish culture, like and share this post. Contest closes May 31, 2025 and 2 random draws will be held. Winners will be notified via private message. Good luck! To learn more about the Gathering of the Scot’s visit
https://gatheringofthescots.com/
Prize #1 - 5 tickets to the Elk’s Highlander Breakfast Saturday, June 7th 8-11 am AND 5 Gate passes to the Gathering of the Scot’s on Saturday, June 7th.
Prize #2 - 5 Gate Passes to the Gathering of the Scot’s on Saturday, June 7th, 2025. Tickets are valid for Saturday, June 7th entry only.
For a chance to win and take your family to a day of experiencing local Scottish culture, like and share this post. Contest closes May 31, 2025 and 2 random draws will be held. Winners will be notified via private message. Good luck! To learn more about the Gathering of the Scot’s visit
https://gatheringofthescots.com/
Testimonial from Sheila Palmer, We’ve got Your Back River Valley Coordinator
"It is wonderful to see the impact that the Carleton North Community Foundation is making in our area! As the Coordinator for We've Got Your Back River Valley, I have been blessed to see firsthand what a huge impact being a recipient of this charity funding can make! As we all know, food insecurity is a reality in New Brunswick, and Carleton North is no exception.
Our program provides weekend food support to students in our six local schools here in the
District of Carleton North. Receiving the funding from the CNCF, was an incredible boost to
our program and has helped us to continue our efforts, making a positive impact in the lives
of these children and youth."
"It is wonderful to see the impact that the Carleton North Community Foundation is making in our area! As the Coordinator for We've Got Your Back River Valley, I have been blessed to see firsthand what a huge impact being a recipient of this charity funding can make! As we all know, food insecurity is a reality in New Brunswick, and Carleton North is no exception.
Our program provides weekend food support to students in our six local schools here in the
District of Carleton North. Receiving the funding from the CNCF, was an incredible boost to
our program and has helped us to continue our efforts, making a positive impact in the lives
of these children and youth."
Community Residential Living Board Woodstock Inc
received a $5000 grant in November 2024 for their
Independence through Community Project.
Funds were used for social events over the winter, a movie afternoon at Atlantic cinemas, and 2 afternoons at Ayr Motor Center for music and socialization. As well, the association purchased garden boxes, soil and plants for planting vegetables, and bought crafts and activity supplies.
📸s submitted. The first picture features Jason Payne and he is happy to have garden boxes for the house so that he and his housemates can grow vegetables.
The second picture shows Morris Collicott, Hannah Forsythe and Patty Connors, as they were happy to attend Atlantic Cinemas for a movie with popcorn and pop included.
received a $5000 grant in November 2024 for their
Independence through Community Project.
Funds were used for social events over the winter, a movie afternoon at Atlantic cinemas, and 2 afternoons at Ayr Motor Center for music and socialization. As well, the association purchased garden boxes, soil and plants for planting vegetables, and bought crafts and activity supplies.
📸s submitted. The first picture features Jason Payne and he is happy to have garden boxes for the house so that he and his housemates can grow vegetables.
The second picture shows Morris Collicott, Hannah Forsythe and Patty Connors, as they were happy to attend Atlantic Cinemas for a movie with popcorn and pop included.
Bath Community School received a $5000 grant in February 2025 to develop a Sensory Room. Students are able to access this room to regulate their emotions and develop coping skills and strategies to build positive school experiences. 📸s submitted by Bath Community School. Photo quality as submitted.
We are proud to share that the Carleton North Community Foundation has awarded $1,565,627 to fund projects in the Carleton North area over the past fifteen years.
The foundation received its charitable designation in 2009, and grants were first awarded in 2010. This year marks the 15th
anniversary of dispersement of the first grant that was awarded by the CNCF.
The Carleton North Community Foundation was launched in 2008 with a $2-million
donation from The McCain Foundation as part of the celebrations marking the 50th
anniversary of McCain Foods. Private donations over the years have augmented this initial endowment. Its volunteer Board of Directors is made up of 12 community leaders from the Carleton North Region.
The Foundation supports a variety of eligible initiatives under categories such as Arts
& Culture, Education, Beautification, Economic Development, Recreation, Health & Wellness, and Environment.
Funds donated to the Foundation are invested and the proceeds are used to support local charitable organizations, registered Canadian amateur athletic associations,local schools and hospitals, and projects supported by federal, provincial or municipal governments or a government agency.
The Carleton North Community Foundation believes in strong communities and is pleased to support initiatives that strengthen and enrich the lives of the youth and adults that live in our area. If you are interested in supporting important projects that benefit our community and make an impact at the local level, please consider donating to Carleton North Community Foundation.
The foundation received its charitable designation in 2009, and grants were first awarded in 2010. This year marks the 15th
anniversary of dispersement of the first grant that was awarded by the CNCF.
The Carleton North Community Foundation was launched in 2008 with a $2-million
donation from The McCain Foundation as part of the celebrations marking the 50th
anniversary of McCain Foods. Private donations over the years have augmented this initial endowment. Its volunteer Board of Directors is made up of 12 community leaders from the Carleton North Region.
The Foundation supports a variety of eligible initiatives under categories such as Arts
& Culture, Education, Beautification, Economic Development, Recreation, Health & Wellness, and Environment.
Funds donated to the Foundation are invested and the proceeds are used to support local charitable organizations, registered Canadian amateur athletic associations,local schools and hospitals, and projects supported by federal, provincial or municipal governments or a government agency.
The Carleton North Community Foundation believes in strong communities and is pleased to support initiatives that strengthen and enrich the lives of the youth and adults that live in our area. If you are interested in supporting important projects that benefit our community and make an impact at the local level, please consider donating to Carleton North Community Foundation.
All 2025 CNHS graduates, remember to apply for the three scholarships that the Carleton North Community Foundation offers. Contact the Guidance Office for more details.
A heartfelt thank you to Carleton North Community Foundation for once again supporting our educational programming in 2025! Your continued partnership helps us inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. www.facebook.com/CarletonNorthCommuniityFoundation
The Carleton North High School Music Department was awarded a $6350 grant in November 2024 for purchasing instruments for the music programme. 📸s submitted by CNHS.
The Carleton North High School organized EF Tours Grecian Tours Odyssey Trip in March 2025 for interested students from Carleton North and Woodstock High. The Carleton North Community Foundation awarded $13000 to this cultural and history initiative in November 2024. The submitted 📸 shows a few of the students involved. Trip organizer was CNHS teacher, Yvonne Reardon pictured on front right of the first photo.
The We've Got Your Back River Valley group received a grant in August 2024 for $20,000. This program helps combat food insecurity in our youth by providing a back pack full of food every Friday during the school year. All schools in the Carleton North area have a number of students that participate in this programme at no cost to them.
In photo: Sheila Palmer, WGYBRV Coordinator
Wendy Gallant, WGYBRV Head of Purchasing 📸 submitted.
In photo: Sheila Palmer, WGYBRV Coordinator
Wendy Gallant, WGYBRV Head of Purchasing 📸 submitted.
The Knowlesville Art and Education Centre received a $3000 grant in November 2024 to support the costs of the Wilderness & Remote First Aid Training Course that was held there last fall.
Wilderness Remote First Aid
is a practical based course designed for individuals who will be participating in wilderness activities within hours or days of advanced medical care. This course enabled participants to have an appreciation for the realities of providing First Aid in a Wilderness/ Remote Environment. Emphasis was placed on practical skills, decision making and dealing with the outdoors. 📸 submitted by Knowlesville Art and Educationaltion Centre
Wilderness Remote First Aid
is a practical based course designed for individuals who will be participating in wilderness activities within hours or days of advanced medical care. This course enabled participants to have an appreciation for the realities of providing First Aid in a Wilderness/ Remote Environment. Emphasis was placed on practical skills, decision making and dealing with the outdoors. 📸 submitted by Knowlesville Art and Educationaltion Centre
The Carleton Minor Hockey Association received a grant in September 2024 for $18440. The funds were used for the CMHA Hockey Development Initiative which further developed hockey skills in our area youth, especially the youth that chose to play the position of goalie. This has been an area of skill development that can be more challenging in a rural area. 📸 submitted by Carleton Minor Hockey Association.
Here is one more photo of the new score clock at the Central Carleton Community Complex that was purchased with thee $10000 Grant awarded to the Town of Hartland in November 2023. 📸 submitted by Town of Hartland.
CNCF awarded a $20000 grant to The Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery in August 2023 to develop their Pathways: Indigenous outreach and relationship building project.
Pathways is a multiyear project that would help the Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery (ALMAG) take significant steps toward discovering, designing, and building significant new pathways between the indigenous communities in the upper Wolastoq River area, area Woodstock First Nations and Neqotkuk/Tobique First Nations and the Art Gallery. Outreach would be extended to include opportunities for ALMAG’s partners and sister non-profit organisations in the District of Carleton North to benefit and grow from the connections that will be made and one exhibition will travel to another Arts Centre in New Brunswick. From the start this project will move forward in consultation with the indigenous arts professionals and elders of Neqotkuk and Woodstock First Nations. 📸 submitted by ALMAG shows members that were involved in this project.
Pathways is a multiyear project that would help the Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery (ALMAG) take significant steps toward discovering, designing, and building significant new pathways between the indigenous communities in the upper Wolastoq River area, area Woodstock First Nations and Neqotkuk/Tobique First Nations and the Art Gallery. Outreach would be extended to include opportunities for ALMAG’s partners and sister non-profit organisations in the District of Carleton North to benefit and grow from the connections that will be made and one exhibition will travel to another Arts Centre in New Brunswick. From the start this project will move forward in consultation with the indigenous arts professionals and elders of Neqotkuk and Woodstock First Nations. 📸 submitted by ALMAG shows members that were involved in this project.
The Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery received a grant for $9595 in March 2023. The funds were used to provide visual arts community programming. Pictured is artist, Stephen Hutchings providing a workshop to students of Florenceville Elementary School.
The Carleton North Community Foundation was pleased to award a $2500 grant in May 2024 to support the annual Gathering of the Scots Festival in Perth Andover. This festival enriches our area with Scottish culture, history, music and sporting events celebrating the area’s Scottish heritage.
A huge thank you to our first flight of sponsors for the Gathering of the Scots Festival! Your support helps keep the spirit of Scottish heritage alive and makes this celebration possible. We couldn't do it without you!
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Did you know that the Carleton North Community Foundation awards scholarships to 3 Carleton North High School graduates every June? If you are a 2025 graduate or you know of one, contact the Guidance Office at CNHS for more details.
The Carleton North Community Foundation provides funding to Carleton North High School’s Music Program for much needed instruments and equipment.
CNCF will be accepting grant applications for the upcoming quarter until February 1st. If your organization is in the Carleton North area or serves residents of our area see the following link for application guidelines and application form.
Guidelines – Carleton North Community Foundation
Grant Application Guidelines: The Carleton North Community Foundation supports the Northern Carleton area in a wide range of programs including Arts & Culture, Education, Beautification, Economic Development, Recreation, Health and Wellness, and Environment. The following types of organizations and....
The town of Hartland received a $10,000 grant in November of 2023 to purchase a scoreboard for the then under construction new Day and Ross Community Centre/Arena that officially opened in November 2024. Pictured are the score clock purchased with the grant from CNCF and photos from the opening ceremonies November 2024. The new Hartland arena provides many services to residents of Carleton North area, especially as one of the rinks used by Carleton North Minor Hockey Association.
The CNCF awarded a grant to The Gaia Project in August 2024 for $2000. The funds were used to create a climate change picture book library that can be borrowed by the local schools in Anglophone School District West The Gaia Project is a NB nonprofit organization that provides educational programs and unique experiential learning opportunities that connect youth to meaningful climate change action. 📸 submitted by The Gaia Project - the first picture shows some of the environmental books that are available in the kit and the second photo features Guylaine Doucet-Ferguson, the program manager with The Gaia Project that oversees the Literacy Kit program. CNCF has requested photos from the schools once the kits are borrowed and will share them once we receive them.
The Northern Carleton Community Foundation awarded the Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery (ALMAG) a $25000 grant in November 2024 for their ongoing community programming that is offered to enrich the arts in our area. Photo submitted by ALMAG has Jennifer Stead, Executive Director/Curator of ALMAG on the left interacting with community members during one of the programs offered.
