Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia (RCF) is a charitable foundation governed by a volunteer Board of Directors from across the province. RCF was founded in 1999 under a partnership agreement of Coastal Communities Network and Literacy Nova Scotia, and incorporated July 11, 2000. Our Mission To build on the strengths and assets of Nova Scotia’s coastal and rural communities by encouraging philanthropic giving, developing a permanent endowment and managing the granting of funds. Our Vision A dynamic, healthy and prosperous future for Nova Scotia's coastal and rural communities. Our Values We believe in the inherent value of coastal and rural communities and the important contribution they make to the nature and quality of our province. We believe in being responsible and accountable to our donors, our grantees and our communities. We believe in being open and transparent in our work. We believe that wellness and life-long learning are integral parts of community capacity building.