Free to Play Initiative

Community Foundation Grey Bruce to support local outdoor play projects in Grey Bruce through Free to Play

New fund invests in outdoor play to help kids move, create, and belong

Community Foundation Grey Bruce is excited to launch Free to Play in Grey Bruce. This new initiative, created in collaboration with Community Foundations of Canada and seeded by the Waltons Trust, the Lawson Foundation, invests in imaginative, inclusive, and unstructured outdoor play.

Free to Play supports local solutions that break down barriers to play - whether through public space design, family-based learning, or community-led programs - so more kids can move, create, and connect.

In this first intake, Community Foundation Grey Bruce has $205,000 available to allocate locally.

Starting November 28th, 2025, organizations in Grey Bruce can apply for funding to deliver creative, place-based programs that engage children aged 0-12 in outdoor play. Eligible applicants include charities, incorporated nonprofits, Indigenous organizations, and other qualified donees serving children and families in our region. 

Applications open on November 28, 2025 and close on February 24, 2026 .

Free to Play is being delivered in selected communities across Canada to ensure deep local impact, with the long-term goal of scaling in future phases. 

To learn more and apply, please visit: https://communityfoundations.ca/initiatives/free-to-play