Meaford Community Fund

Mission Statement

The Meaford Community Fund exists to enrich the quality of life for the people of the Municipality of Meaford by supporting projects of not-for-profit charitable organizations. 

The Community Fund is in place to help the citizens of the Municipality of Meaford to:

• Keep their charitable donations working in the Municipality of Meaford
• Participate in shaping the future by supporting the needs in their own community
• Make a donation that grows and keeps on giving
• Create a lasting legacy for generations to come
• Receive income tax receipts for donations

How does it work?

All donations to the Meaford Community Fund are invested in a pool of funds under the umbrella of the Community Foundation Grey Bruce. The income earned from the capital of the Fund is distributed through grants to applicable not-for-profit organizations only within the Municipality of Meaford.

Donate today!

It is easy to make a donation online, just click here. Select "Meaford Community Fund" in the Fund box

The Meaford Community Fund will also accept gifts in the form of:

• A bequest in your will
• Life insurance policy/annuity
• Charitable remainder trust
• Securities/assets
• In memorial

Contact Community Foundation Grey Bruce to learn how - 519-371-7203

Grant process

• Registered charities or not-for-profit groups with applicable sponsors can make application for funding. 
• A Fund Management Committee (made up of volunteers from within the Municipality of Meaford) partners with Community Foundation Grey Bruce to select projects which best benefit the community
• Funding supports projects only within the Municipality of Meaford. Project progress is monitored and groups are accountable for wise use of funds

To apply submit a Community Grant application

News and Events

• ANNUAL GRANTS: Grants are distributed each year for qualified charities and organizations within the Municipality of Meaford, through Community Foundation Grey Bruce. Information and application.
• The Meaford Community Fund was created in January 2012 with a donation from the Estate of Rosa Roselle. As it grows with more donations, this Fund will continue to support not-for-profit organizations in the Municipality of Meaford in the future.
• Annual Fundraiser - To be announced.