Community Foundation Grey Bruce (CFGB) is inviting charities and non-profit organizations from Grey and Bruce counties to submit grant applications for their Spring Community Grant programs.

Deadline for applications is April 15, 2024 and eligible projects will benefit the community in one of the following categories: health and wellness, arts and culture, education and lifelong learning, living standards and housing, the environment, and community connections; areas that have been identified to support healthy communities in the Foundation’s Vital Signs® reports.

In a February 26 media release, local non-profits may request up to $3,000 to support their local projects. In 2023, 65 charitable organizations collectively received over $148,000 through Community Grants for projects that included youth and senior outreach, local festivals, and food security efforts.

Non-profit organizations that are considering applying for a Spring Community Grant are encouraged attend CFGB’s annual Non-Profit Workshop. The workshop will be held March 7 at Sydenham Campus, 1130 8th Street East in Owen Sound and aims to bring together local organizations for education and networking opportunities.

The agenda of this year's workshop will feature information on CFGB’s granting process, using AI to support non-profit work, legislative changes and updates affecting non-profits, and a breakout session to support the challenges the sector is facing including the volunteer crisis.

Organizations can access the online application form and register for the workshop through cfgb.ca/grants/community. Applicants are advised to confirm the eligibility of their project before beginning the application process by contacting Jennifer Isber-Legge, Grants and Donor Relations Co-ordinator at the Foundation office at 519-371-7203.