The 2010 Applied Research Fund program at the Institute for Nonprofit Studies, Mount Royal University, is now open for applications. University-based researchers in Canada are eligible to apply. A one-page letter of intent must be received on or before April 9, 2010 The deadline for full applied research application is May 10, 2010. Research priorities include governance within the nonprofit and social economy sector, sustainability of the nonprofit sector/nonprofit organizations, and policy modelling, analysis, design, and critique.
The Social Economy Student Network
Louis Grenier is past Executive Director of the Conseil de la coopération de l’Ontario (CCO), an organization representing Francophone co-operatives across Ontario. The CCO’s mission is to help develop the Social Economy in Francophone communities by supporting co-operatives. It achieves this mission by helping co-operatives to work together, by promoting the interests of Francophone cooperatives and by supporting their development.
Phil Ferraro is the co-founder and co-director of the Institute for Bioregional Studies in Charlottetown, PEI. The Institute hosts “Social Forums,” usually every two/three weeks in Charlottetown. Phil has played an integral role in initiating and organizing these community events.
