Does municipal funding of organizations reflect communities of need? Exploring trends in Halifax, 1996-2016

Max Stick and Howard Ramos

Urban Research & Practice, 2021, vol. 14, issue 2, 157-179

Abstract: Recent policy shifts and budget cuts have led to a reduction in government support for NGOs. While studies examine funding at the federal level, few analyze municipalities. Using a socio-spatial approach, we compare municipal funding and tax relief with Census data to analyze how fiscal support coincides with social needs in Halifax, Canada. Our analysis shows that funding declines while the need remains high. We contend this has implications for the ability of organizations to provide services to vulnerable populations and communities as cities shift social support responsibilities to the private sector and municipal governments adopt austerity policies.

Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1080/17535069.2019.1705382

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