GRANTING

Each year, grants are made to community organizations that support BACF’s mission statement of “strengthening the community…for the benefit of all.”

2024 COMMUNITY GRANT APPLICATION PORTAL IS NOW CLOSED.

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO APPLY FOR A GRANT WITH THE BACF THIS YEAR!

  • i) In most cases, the applicant organization will meet the criteria of being a qualified donee by being a registered Canadian charity. In such cases, the organization’s charitable status will be in good standing and its registration will not have been revoked at time of application; and

    ii) Pursuant to the Income Tax Act, a non-registered applicant organization may have its proposal “sponsored” by another registered charity. If so, the sponsoring and applicant organization must have a relationship in terms of mandates and financial record-keeping.

    In addition, the applicant organization must operate in the geographic area of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.

    i.) Organizations outside the Specified Area may apply if the proposal will primarily or significantly benefit the people in the defined geographic area.

What is the process to apply for a grant?

In order to be considered for a grant, the applicant must follow all the application procedures as outlined from time to time. This generally includes:

  • Using the correct application forms; (online form will be live on this page when we are ready to accept applications) 

  • Completing and signing the application forms;

  • Providing the correct charitable registration number;

  • Submitting the online application form prior to the stated deadline. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

when should my organization apply for a grant?

The Foundation strives to make a call for proposals each calendar year in the Fall. The 2024 Granting Committee will be accepting applications through our website from September 3, 2024 to October 4, 2024. For more information, please contact us at info@yourcommunityfoundation.ca or visit our contact page here.

How are applications assessed?

  • Grants are made to projects that support BACF’s mission statement of “strengthening the community.”

  • Grant proposals will generally be accepted from all sectors, which will include arts and culture, community development, education, environment, health, heritage preservation, recreation, social services, senior services and youth.

  • Applicants who have received a grant in the previous calendar year will generally be given lower priority over applicants who did not receive a grant in the previous year.

  • Grants will generally be awarded for specific initiatives, that is, projects with a beginning and an end, which are not usually a part of the applicant’s regular operating activities.

In determining how the proposal acts to strengthen the community, the following criteria will be used:

  • Organizational capability

  • Determination of need or benefit

  • Impact of the initiative

  • Degree of Innovation (or duplication)

  • Degree of collaboration

  • Feasibility or soundness of project's plan

  • Budget/finances