Community Foundation Grey Bruce

09/04/2026

🍂 Fall Community Grants are now open!

Have a new or expanding project or program that will make a positive difference in Grey or Bruce County? Community Foundation Grey Bruce is accepting applications for Community Grants of up to $5,000.

📅 Application deadline: September 15th

Whether your project supports arts and culture, recreation, education, the environment, community wellbeing, or another local need, we encourage eligible organizations to apply.

Learn more and apply today at https://www.communityfoundationgreybruce.com/grants/community/

09/03/2026

Can municipalities, hospitals or school boards apply?

Publicly funded organizations may be considered, but Community Grants generally do not fund their normal annual operating costs or core publicly funded services.

An enhanced service, special initiative or project that falls outside regular government funding may be eligible. The application must clearly explain why the project is not funded through existing government or public funding sources.

Can we apply for a project taking place in a school?

Potentially. Projects involving primary or secondary schools must include a Letter of Permission from the relevant School Board.

The project should also represent an enhancement beyond the school's regular publicly funded programming.

What should the school's Letter of Permission say?

The letter should confirm that the School Board is aware of and supports the proposed project or activity involving its school(s) or students.

09/03/2026

Check out this fun workshop!

Let’s grow something great! Join us for a fun morning of tree identification and seed collecting. 🌳🌱

📅 Sunday, Sept. 13 at 11:00 AM
📍 Beaver River Trail

Learn, explore, collect and help contribute to increasing tree canopy in the Town of the Blue Mountains!

09/01/2026

Looks like a fantastic time!

09/01/2026

Can we apply for training?

Yes. Capacity building and value-added training expenses of up to $1,000 may be eligible when they support the proposed project or strengthen the organization's ability to deliver it.

Are honoraria eligible?

Yes. Community Grants may support honoraria and speakers for meetings, workshops, presentations and other eligible project activities.

Can we use the grant for travel?

Funding cannot be used for tours or travel outside Grey or Bruce Counties.

Can we apply for operating expenses?

No. Community Grants are project-based and are not intended to cover an organization's ongoing operating costs, regular wages, deficits or debts.

Can we apply for fundraising expenses?

Community Grants cannot be used to support annual fundraising campaigns.

08/31/2026

Can we apply for an existing program?

Community Grants are intended for new or expanding projects and programs. Funding is generally not intended to maintain an organization's regular programming or ongoing operating expenses.

If you are expanding or significantly enhancing an existing program, explain what is new and how the grant will help make that expansion possible.

Can we apply for something we've already started?

No. Projects that begin before the grant application is submitted are not eligible.

Can we include administration costs?

Yes. Project administration costs can make up up to 25% of the total project budget, provided the expenses are directly related to delivering the proposed project.

General organizational operating expenses are not eligible.

Can we purchase equipment?

Yes. Small capital purchases of up to $1,500 can be included in a Community Grant application when they are connected to the project.

Capital requests exceeding $1,500 should be directed to the Capital Grant program (Letters of Intent open Jan 31st 2027)

08/29/2026

Does my organization have to be located in Grey or Bruce County?

Not necessarily. However, charitable organizations must demonstrate a strong local presence or clearly show that the proposed project will specifically benefit residents of Grey and/or Bruce Counties.

A local presence could include a local Board of Directors, accountable local committee, office, or significant community involvement.

What types of projects are eligible?

Projects should benefit Grey and Bruce communities in one or more of the following areas:

Arts and Culture
Recreation
Children and Youth
Poverty Reduction
Education
Environment
Health and Wellness
Living Standards and Housing

08/27/2026

Fall Community Grants are OPEN! 🍂

Technology can create connection when it's designed with inclusion in mind.

Last year, Community Foundation Grey Bruce awarded $3,199 to Reach Centre Grey Bruce for Boundaries and Bridges, a project that developed an app to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities learn how to build safe, positive online relationships in a supportive environment.

The app mirrors familiar social media platforms while providing a safe space to learn digital skills. It also includes a caregiver dashboard, giving families an additional tool to support safe online experiences. Designed to be scalable, it has the potential to benefit many more people in the future.

This is the kind of innovative impact Community Grants can have across Grey Bruce.

For more information: https://www.communityfoundationgreybruce.com/grants/community/

📅 Applications are open now until September 15.
💻 Apply today: https://www.grantinterface.ca/Home/Logon?urlkey=greybruce

08/27/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 One Water Gathering, happening October 1-2 in Alpena, Michigan. This international conference brings together professionals and partners from both sides of Lake Huron to explore solutions, share best practices and celebrate a sustainable future for the lake we all love.

Learn more and register today at lakehuronforever.com/onewater2026.

08/26/2026

What are Community Grants?

Community Grants support new or expanding projects and programs that improve community vitality in Grey and Bruce Counties. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $5,000.

When can I apply?

There are two Community Grant intakes each year:
Spring Intake: January 31 – April 14
Fall Intake: July 15 – September 15

Projects cannot begin before the application is submitted.

Who can apply?

Organizations must either:
Have a registered charitable number; or
Work with a sponsoring organization that is a CRA qualified donee within Grey or Bruce County.
Info about qualified donee: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/charities-giving/charities/charities-giving-glossary.html

Individuals cannot apply directly for a Community Grant.

Please comment below if you have any questions!