Grey Highlands Community Fund
Mission Statement
The Grey Highlands Community Fund enriches the quality of life for the people of Grey Highlands by granting to projects of not-for-profit charitable organizations such as affordable housing, food banks, agriculture, recreation, seniors and education.
The community fund is in place to help the citizens of Grey Highlands to:
- Keep their charitable donations working within their own community
- Participate in shaping the future by supporting local needs
- Make a donation that grows and keeps on giving
- Create a lasting legacy for generations to come
- Receive income tax receipts for donations
How does it work?
All donations to the Grey Highlands Community Fund are invested in a pool of funds under the umbrella of the Community Foundation Grey Bruce. The income earned from the capital of the Fund is then distributed through grants to applicable not-for-profit organizations only within the Municipality of Grey Highlands
Donate today!
It is easy to make a donation online, just click here. Select "Grey Highlands Community Fund" in the Fund box
The Grey Highlands Community Fund will also accept gifts in the form of:
- A bequest in your will
- Life insurance policy/annuity
- Charitable remainder trust
- Securities/assets
- In memorial
Contact Community Foundation Grey Bruce to learn how - 519-371-7203
Grant process
- Registered charities or not-for-profit groups with applicable sponsors can make application for funding.
- A Fund Management Committee (made up of volunteers from within the Municipality of Grey Highlands) partners with Community Foundation Grey Bruce to select projects which best benefit the community
- Funding supports projects only within the Municipality of Grey Highland. Project progress is monitored and groups are accountable for wise use of funds
- To apply submit a Community Grant application
News and Events
- ANNUAL GRANTS: Grants are distributed each year for qualified charities and organizations within the Municipality of Grey Highlands, through Community Foundation Grey Bruce.
- Annual Fundraiser - To be Announced.