Information for Grant Applicants

Applications are now being accepted for 2010 grants.

General applications deadline: May 15, 2010.

Bayshore Broadcasting Scholarship deadline: May 15, 2010

1st Nations Scholarship applications deadline: May 5, 2010

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Application Form Downloads

General Application Form (pdf) -
For all applicants except those listed below.
Noble Family Fund (pdf) 28 kb
Bayshore Broadcasting Media Scholarship
First Nation People's Scholarship Fund

Guidelines For Grant Seekers

Background

The Mission Statement of the Community Foundation Grey Bruce:

The Community Foundation Grey Bruce exists to enrich the quality of life of the people of the Community by supporting charitable, educational, and cultural organizations.

The Foundation received Charitable Status in December 1994, after two years of study and development. Since January 1995, the Community Foundation was able to receive funds, which are held in perpetuity. The income only from the funds will be spent. Funds come from donations/bequests/fundraising. Each year as the pool of funds and the income grow, the grant making ability of the Community Foundation will increase.

Georgraphic Area

The Community Foundation serves the Counties of Grey and Bruce.

Granting Priorities

Grants are made to charitable organizations recognized by Revenue Canada as registered charities. (Groups without charitable registration may be sponsored by a registered organization, provided the sponsoring body agrees to be jointly accountable with the applicant for the use of the grant with signed legal documentation.) Note: approved grants will not exceed $500 per organization.

The Community Foundation supports registered groups providing endeavors that will enrich the quality of life in all communities in the following categories:

Charitable
Educational
Cultural
Recreational
Environmental

Organizations seeking funding must demonstrate fiscal responsibility, professional management and commitment to the Community.

Grants are awarded for new and innovative projects, to be completed within a specific time frame. Multi-year funding is possible, and is subject to periodic review. New and innovative programs may be funded for a limited time.

Capital projects may be considered.

The Community Foundation encourages the participation of other funding agencies, and might consider matching or challenge grants to stimulate such participation.

The Community Foundation does not consider applications for grants:

To support ongoing operating costs
To cover capital expenditures
In response to annual fundraising
To cover deficits
To retire debt
To endowment funds
To sectarian, religious or political organizations
To organizations which are totally Government funded
To individuals

Application Procedures

Before submitting a proposal, applicants are encouraged to contact the Donor Relations Co-ordinator to assess eligibility.

If the proposal falls within the Community Foundation's guidelines:

Submit 2 copies of your PRINTED proposal on the Grant Application Form, using only the space provided.

Enclose the following additional information (1 copy):

A list of current Board members and or Executive Committee, including their addresses, telephone numbers and positions.
A copy of your most recent audited financial statements.
A copy of your current annual budget and your most recent monthly/quarterly operating statement.
A copy of your incorporation document, if applicable.
A copy of documents confirming charitable registration status.
A copy of your latest Annual Report and/or general information brochure.
Additional authorizations, if there are co-applicants.

DEADLINE:
Applications for grants must be received by Community Foundation Grey Bruce, mailed to Box 81, Owen Sound ON N4K 5P1 or sent by courier to 946 3rd Ave. East, Commercial Unit # 3, Owen Sound N4K 2K9 by May 15.

Grants may be not be distributed before June 30.

Review Process/Evaulation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated on the basis of:

Proven/researched need for project/program
Program objectives/evaluation procedures
Organizational strength
Mission/Track Record/People Served
Fiscal and management responsibility/stability
Community support/partnerships
Additional information may be requested
Notification in writing as the Board's decision will be given at the conclusion of the review period.
Grantees will be required to enter into an agreement with the Community Foundation, which sets out the terms of the award. A Follow-up report is expected within one year.