The Owen Sound Fund

Mission Statement

Created in 2009 from proceeds from Owen Sound's 150th Anniversary Homecoming, The Owen Sound Fund (formerly named the Owen Sound Community Fund) exists to enrich the quality of life for the people of the City of Owen Sound by supporting projects of not-for-profit charitable organizations within the City. 

The community fund is in place to help the citizens of Owen Sound to:

• Keep their charitable donations working in Owen Sound
• Participate in shaping the future by supporting the needs in their own community
• 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 Owen Sound 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 Owen Sound.

Donate today!

It is easy to make a donation online, just click here. Select "Owen Sound Fund" in the Fund box

The Owen Sound 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

For In Memorium and Tribute donations, to add a dedication, or send an ecard for your donation, click here to visit CanadaHelps: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/community-foundation-grey-bruce/.

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 Owen Sound) partners with Community Foundation Grey Bruce to select projects which best benefit the community
• Funding supports projects only within the Municipality of Owen Sound. 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 Owen Sound, through Community Foundation Grey Bruce, as recommended by the Fund Management Committee. Information and application
• Annual Fundraiser - To be Announced.