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 Recipients

We are proud to support these inspiring projects that will make a lasting impact in our communities. Congratulations to our 2024 grant recipients:

  • Spencerville Mill Foundation – New Website. This grant was made possible by Bradford Hubbard Memorial Fund.

  • Athens and Area Heritage Association – Local Heroes (showcasing local history from the post-WWII era). This grant was made possible by the Don and Virginia Glover Endowment Fund.

  • St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival – The Community Show (a free-of-charge theatrical production engaging community members of all ages).

  • Loaves and Fishes Brockville – Mona's Meals (take-home meals for families facing food insecurity). This grant was made possible by John and Margery Davis Fund.

  • Food For All Food Bank (South Grenville Food Bank) – Bulk Meat Purchase.

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville – Afterschool Program for Youth at the Brockville Public Library.

  • CrossTown Impact – IMPACT ZONE: Empowering High-Risk Children with Mentorship and Community.

  • Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) – In-school Educational Programming.

  • Rural FASD Support Network – Red Show Run (a timed charity run raising awareness for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder).

  • Senior Support Services (CPHC) – Medical Transportation Services. This grant was made possible by HOPE fund.

  • Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville – Art and Music Therapy for Caregivers.

Additionally, The Thomas Dailey Endowment Fund, granted to the John Taylor Park Fund via the Brock Trail Committee.


We were thrilled to celebrate with so many past, present, and future grant recipients at our annual grant ceremony on November 15, 2024. Thank you to all of you for the outstanding work you do. We are so proud to support your projects that make our communities brighter!

Click the image below to see a video recap of our evening!

  • 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 In such cases, the organization’s charitable status will be in good standing and its registration will not have been revoked at time of application; and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