CRA News Release: $2 million program for charities, non-profit organizations

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) web site has issued a news release indicating that the Minister of National Revenue, the Honourable Carol Skelton, has announced that registered charities and non-profit organizations can apply for funding through the Charities Partnership and Outreach Program. Successful applicants will deliver education and training to registered charities on Canada's Income Tax Act.

“Canada's New Government supports this innovative program which ensures Canada's charities are thoroughly educated on the legislative and regulatory obligations of the Income Tax Act,” said Minister Skelton. “It is important that Canadians are confident that charities are following the rules, and their donations are used for the intended charitable purposes.”

For more information, please see the CRA web site at:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/newsroom/releases/2006/oct/nr061031b-e.html