The Community Foundation Grey Bruce is hitting the road this summer; visiting towns and villages across Grey and Bruce counties. A key aspect of the Summer Road Show is presentation of grant cheques to area charities and non-profits who successfully applied for funding.
This spring, a total of $129,152 is granted to support projects by 55 charities across Grey and Bruce counties. An additional $81,961 in grants will be disbursed to charities as directed by individuals and organizations who hold endowment funds at the Foundation.
Upcoming grant presentations will be taking place at these locations:
- Thursday, August 1st, at 1 pm at the Reconciliation Garden at Kelso Beach, 2nd Avenue West, Owen Sound grants willbe presented to: Georgian Bay Folk Society, Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce, Grey Sauble Conservation Earth Day Film, VON Grey Bruce, Reach Centre Grey Bruce
- Thursday, August 8th, at 10 am at the Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, grants will be presented to: Meaford Hall and Culture Foundation, Walter’s Falls Community Centre, Events for Life Centre Inc.
- Wednesday, August 14th, at 11 am at the Ontario Senior Games Association, Paisley Community Centre, 391 Queen Street, Paisley, grants will be presented to: Ontario Senior Games Association, Paisley Agricultural Society, Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival, Paisley Blues Festival
- Tuesday, August 20th, at 10:30 am at St. John Ambulance Grey Bruce, 316 5th St, Hanover, grants will be presented to: St. John Ambulance Grey Bruce, South Grey Bruce Youth Literacy Council, Bruce Grey Mentorship
- Tuesday, August 20th, at 11:15 am at the Lawn Bowling Club, 215 Jane St, Walkerton, grants will be presented to: Walkerton Action Committee, Dorrell Young Christmas Program, Brockton Parks & Recreation Department Bring Back the Bees
Created in 1994, the Community Foundation Grey Bruce has a mandate to strengthen Grey and Bruce communities through endowment building, grant making and community partnerships.
