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Minnedosa Regional Events Centre Inc

Minnedosa Regional Events Centre Inc

In Minnedosa the construction of the arena is underway. The arena is the final step to complete the town’s sports complex. Along with an ice rink, the complex includes outdoor ball diamonds, soccer fields, and rugby pitches. The space was designed to support...

Create a fund

Create a fund

You build the fund. We take care of the rest.
Brandon Area Community Foundation devotes our efforts and expertise to the work of charitable giving.

BACF Community Grants Program

BACF Community Grants Program

Our Community Grants Program is our broadest granting program which provides grants to support projects, programs, and initiatives undertaken by qualified donees such as registered charities within Brandon & southwestern Manitoba.

BACF 2022 Annual Report

BACF 2022 Annual Report

We are excited to share in this year’s annual report, 2022 was another significant year that took our granting totals to new heights. Here are some of the inspiring ways BACF is making a difference.  

National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Today is National Indigenous People’s Day, a day to recognize and celebrate the resilience, contributions, and diversity of Indigenous communities across the country.

Irv Powers Memorial Baseball Scholarship

Irv Powers Memorial Baseball Scholarship

Irv Powers was passionate about the game of baseball.  A speedy outfielder, he played minor ball in Nesbitt, Junior in Souris and senior ball with the Brandon Cloverleafs. The Powers Family have created a baseball scholarship.

Youth in Philanthropy Program

Youth in Philanthropy Program

On Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., Neelin High School will be hosting the Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) Grants Celebration!
As part of our Youth in Philanthropy Program each year we grant our four local high schools $2,500 to reallocate toward charities or community projects!