Media Release: 2024 Spring Grants

Community Foundation announces over $128,000 in Spring Community Grants

Community Foundation Grey Bruce (CFGB) is pleased to announce the 61 recipients of their Spring Community Grants. Covering a broad region from Tobermory to Kincardine to Town of Blue Mountains, this diverse group of grants is awarded to charities and non-profits addressing all aspects of community wellbeing: food security; affordable housing; literacy and education; kids access to sports and recreation; music, arts and culture; diversity and inclusion; community health; and palliative care.

This spring the Community Foundation noted a growing trend in projects related to nature, conservation, and sustainable practices. A sampling of exciting projects includes:

Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory offers a learning project on wild bird migration.
Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association creates a livestock watering system improving water quality in local streams.

• Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach educates youth on bee husbandry.
• Tara Horticultural Society plants one hundred sizable native trees to enhance trails and mitigate climate change.
• Rotary Club in Markdale brings pollinators back with a project for youth.
• Wiarton Propellor Club reduces its environmental footprint with a green tableware project.

Stuart Reid, Executive Director, comments: “The Community Foundation garners a unique perspective on what priorities are emerging for communities across our region through this application intake. The creativity and commitment of area charities and non-profits bodes well for resiliency and adaptability in Grey Bruce, even in challenging times.”

Community Foundation Grey Bruce manages over 207 endowed funds created by generous local individuals, families and agencies. Community grants of up to $3,000 each are supported by 32 endowed funds.  A full list of Spring Community Grant recipients can be found on CFGB’s website. The next deadline for applications is September 15. Eligible organizations are encouraged to visit www.communityfoundationgreybruce.com to learn more and apply.

Created in 1994, Community Foundation Grey Bruce has a mandate to enhance community vitality by fostering open discussion about local need, sharing knowledge, and growing endowments to provide strategic granting and support to a wide range of non-profit organizations. The Foundation’s vision is that everyone in Grey Bruce benefits from a vital, healthy, and resilient community.  We’re here for good.