Brandon Area Community Foundation Community Grant Application Now Open

Brandon, MB. – the Brandon Area Community Foundation (BACF) wishes to inform the public that community grant applications are now being accepted for the 2020 granting year.

BACF have been providing community grants to organizations in Brandon and southwestern Manitoba since 1966. BACF awards grants to support a wide range of projects and programs, which include, but not limited to, the areas of arts, culture, community development, education, environment, recreation, seniors services, social services and youth programs.

Grants are made to Canada Revenue Agency registered charities only, never directly to individuals or non-registered not for profit organizations.

In 2019, nearly $618,000 in grants were distributed in our Westman area.

“The Foundation’s objective is to serve the community of southwestern Manitoba and due to COVID-19, supporting our community through our granting process is more relevant than ever.” stated Laura Kempthorne, Executive Director of BACF. “I highly recommend that if anyone has any questions regarding their eligibility for funding, questions regarding their project or our grant application, please feel free to call me before you make a submission.”

BACF is fortunate to have generous donors over the decades who have established funds with the Foundation. Some of these funds are secured to support annual grants to address significant community needs identified by non-profit groups. The grants are intended to improve the overall quality of life for everyone in our community. For more information to learn how you can become a donor, please call the BACF office for a private consultation.

To apply, visit Brandon Area Community Foundation’s website: www.bacf.ca
Deadline is Wednesday, September 30th 2020, 4:00 p.m.