Applications Open for Grand Bend Community Program – Canada
Deadline: 30-Sep-20
The Grand Bend Community Foundation is seeking applications for its grant program focuses on building community capacity in the greater Grand Bend area.
The foundation exists to support local charities with great ideas for improving the community. The grant program is looking for creative projects that build on strengths and meet community needs and opportunities.
Areas of Interest
The Grand Bend Community Foundation supports registered charities (and partnerships involving at Least one registered charity) in the greater Grand area, with grants in the following areas of interest:
Children and youth
Community facilities
Family and community
Healthcare
Physical activity and recreation
Education
Social services
The environment
Arts and culture
Grant Guidelines
Our Grants Program focuses on building community capacity in the greater Grand Bend area. We look for creative projects that build on existing strengths and competencies and meet community needs.
The Grand Bend Community Foundation supports registered charities (and partnerships involving at least one registered charity) in the greater Grand area, with grants in the following areas of interest:
Children & Youth
Family & Community
Health & Physical Activity
Education
Social Services
Preservation of the Environment
Arts & Culture
Organizations seeking funding must demonstrate fiscal responsibility, professional management, and commitment to the Greater Grand Bend area. Grants are awarded for new and innovative projects, usually to be completed within one year. Multi-year funding is possible and such grants are subject to periodic review.
The Foundation typically does NOT award grants for the following:
to support ongoing operating costs
in response to annual fund raising
to cover debts
to retire debt
to create endowment funds
for sectarian, religious or political organizations
to individuals
for conferences
for programs and services outside of the Greater Grand Bend area
The Grant Review Process
Be sure to submit your application by September 30. Late submissions will not be considered.
Complete the application online and attach requested supporting documentation. If you are submitting your application in hard copy, please provide two copies.
You may be invited to make a presentation to the Grants Committee. A site visit may also be required.
Recommendations for grants are presented to the Board of Directors of The Grand Bend Community Foundation for approval.
You will be advised by letter of the Board’s decision by the end of November. The letter will outline the terms and conditions of any grant.
You will be expected to file a final report on your project by the end of the year in which you received the grant.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations seeking funding must demonstrate fiscal responsibility, Professional management, and commitment to the Greater Grand Bend area.
Grants are awarded for new and innovative projects, usually to be completed within one year. Multiyear funding is possible and such grants are subject to periodic review.
The Foundation typically does not award grants for the following:
to support ongoing operating costs
in response to annual fund raising
to cover debts
to retire debt
to create endowment funds
for sectarian, religious or political organizations
to individuals
for conferences
for programs and services outside of the Greater Grand Bend area
For more information, visit https://grandbendcommunityfoundation.ca/wp-gbcf/applying-for-a-grant/