News and Events
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Join the Third Thursday Toolbox
August 31, 2021: Each monthly webinar will feature a different presentation about topics pertinent to the charitable sector.
Posted: Tuesday, August 31, 2021$159,315 Announced in 2021 Spring Community Grants
June 28, 2021: Community Foundation Grey Bruce announces $159,315 in Community Grants to Local Charities and Non-Profits
Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2021Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award Recipient
May 25, 2021: Brockton Names First Recipient of Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award
Posted: Tuesday, May 25, 2021Foundation Seeks Committee and Board Members
May 19, 2021: Community Foundation Grey Bruce (CFGB) is seeking passionate members of our communities to become involved in our committees and Board of Directors.
Posted: Wednesday, May 19, 2021Southgate Community Fund Seeks New Members
May 26, 2021: Committee members sought for new Southgate Community Fund Management Committee
Posted: Friday, April 9, 2021Meet New Board Members
In 2020, Community Foundation Grey Bruce welcome two new Board Members, Sharon Vokes and Jane Phillips.
Posted: Monday, April 5, 2021Grants in Action: Eat Local Grey Bruce
Apr 1, 2021: Community Foundation Grey Bruce, in partnership with Georgian College, has awarded $341,381 in funding to 9 social purpose organizations in Central Ontario through the Investment Readiness Program, funded by the Government of Canada.
Posted: Thursday, April 1, 2021Second Survey Results Now Available
Mar 17, 2021: Community Foundation releases results of the second survey of local charities on the impacts of COVID-19
Posted: Wednesday, March 17, 2021Saugeen Shores Community Fund Seeks New Members
Mar 15, 2021: The Saugeen Shores Community Fund Management Committee is seeking new members. Apply by April 2, 2021.
Posted: Monday, March 15, 2021Collaboration and Mental Wellness
Feb 23, 2021: Top concerns among local young adults
Posted: Tuesday, February 23, 2021Investment Readiness Program Grants Announced
Feb 19, 2021 - Community Foundation Grey Bruce funds social purpose organizations with $341,381 to support recovery and prepare for investment
Posted: Friday, February 19, 2021Introducing 'Third Thursday Toolbox'
Each monthly webinar will feature a different presentation about topics pertinent to the charitable sector.
Posted: Monday, January 11, 2021Second Round of ECSF Grants to Local Charities
Community Foundation Grey Bruce grants to local charities with the second round of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) through a partnership with Community Foundations of Canada and the Government of Canada
Posted: Tuesday, December 15, 20202020 Annual Report Now Available
Read about what the Community Foundation Grey Bruce has done in 2020.
Posted: Friday, December 4, 2020Announcing the Kelly Graham Legacy Fund
The Kelly Graham Legacy Fund established at Community Foundation Grey Bruce
Posted: Monday, October 19, 2020Vital Conversations Lightning Talks Speakers Announced
First of two online Vital Conversations with Young Adults happens October 20 and features "lightning talks" by community leaders
Posted: Friday, October 16, 2020Emergency Community Support Fund Grants Announced
Community Foundation Grey Bruce funds local organizations through the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) in partnership with the Government of Canada
Posted: Thursday, August 6, 2020Impact of the COVID-19 Survey Results
Not For Profit Survey Results on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2020Community Foundation Grey Bruce responds to COVID-19 pandemic
Postponement of spring grant deadline to June 15 and cancellation of 25th Anniversary Dinner
Posted: Thursday, March 26, 2020Message from the Foundation
Community Foundation Grey Bruce shares its response to COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted: Wednesday, March 18, 2020Owen Sound Cultural Awards
We would like to thank the community members who nominated Community Foundation Grey Bruce for the Owen Sound Cultural Catalyst Award! We are honoured to be nominated for this award in our 25th Anniversary Year.
Posted: Thursday, February 13, 2020Investment Readiness Program
Community Foundation Grey Bruce is offering eligible organizations that are working to do good in Grey & Bruce the opportunity to access up to $100,000 in non-repayable capital through the Investment Readiness Program.
Posted: Friday, January 3, 2020Fall Grant Presentation
Community Foundation Grey Bruce Distributes $70,807 to Local Charities and NonProfits at Fall Grant Presentation
Posted: Wednesday, November 20, 20192019 Annual Report
Some insights into the work of the Foundation this past year
Posted: Wednesday, November 20, 2019RBC Future Launch Award Announcement
Community Foundation Grey Bruce and RBC Foundation Announce two grants of $15,000 to youth-led projects in Grey and Bruce Counties
Posted: Tuesday, November 19, 2019Community Foundation Grey Bruce Grants
Stuart Reid, the Executive Director of Community Foundation Grey Bruce, joined the Great Paul Hill on the 560 CFOS Morning Show to discuss the grants and the continuing growth of the foundation.
Posted: Monday, November 11, 2019Charitable Spin for Lacrosse
"The Lacrosse Endowment Fund is a shining example of how a specific organization, sports or otherwise, can partner with Community Foundation Grey Bruce and establish a support base in which funding for now, and for many tomorrows, can be achieved."
Posted: Monday, September 16, 2019UN's Sustainable Development Goals
Back in 2015, the United Nations (UN) adopted a set of 17 goals with the intention of moving the world toward a positive and resilient future.
Posted: Monday, September 9, 2019Summer Road Show Recap
8 Weeks. 9 Days. 26 Stops. 985 km. One incredible adventure. Check out our recap video from our summer road show where we traveled across Grey Bruce to present grant cheques to non-profits who successfully applied for funding.
Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2019Pay For School Grey Bruce
Are you a student heading off to school this fall? Don't forget to check out our Pay For School Grey Bruce website that features over 1000 scholarships, awards or bursaries to benefit local students!
Posted: Monday, June 17, 2019Vital Focus on Youth Report Launched
Download the new Vital Focus on Youth Report! The report provides a broad overview of the issues faced by youth in Grey-Bruce, including transportation, activities, health and wellness, substance use, economic barriers, identity and belonging.
Posted: Thursday, May 23, 20192018-2019 Board of Directors
Membership approved Board at AGM
Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 20182018 Annual Report
Some insights into the work of the Foundation this past year
Posted: Tuesday, September 18, 2018#JustAskUs
Series of videos created by Grey Bruce youth who participated in the Foundation's Vital Conversation Workshops. Their voice matters.
Posted: Wednesday, July 11, 2018Students & Parents ... Pay for School website
Scholarship, Bursary & Award Info Right at Your Fingertips
Posted: Monday, May 28, 2018Grant Spotlight:
Trades Start, Wiarton
Posted: Monday, May 28, 2018Art of Hosting
Youth Delegate Attends Tofino Conference
Posted: Monday, May 28, 2018Philanthropy ... Focus of Workshop
Trees & Endowed Funds ... Both Protect, Give Back
Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2018Survey: Canadian Index of Wellbeing
Your voice matters ... please share your views
Posted: Wednesday, May 2, 2018$1.8M in Education Funds for Grey Bruce Students
Smart & Caring Education initiative surpasses goal
Posted: Monday, March 26, 2018Fall Granting Celebrations
Community Foundation Grey Bruce hosted a celebration of community philanthropy on October 26th 2017 at Stone Tree Golf & Fitness in Owen Sound. The Foundation distributed over $175,000 to thirty-seven charities and not-for-profits from across the region.
Posted: Friday, October 27, 2017
