2022 Community Grants
Our Community Grants Program provides financial support to charities in Brandon and Westman. BACF’s Community Grants support a wide range of projects in the areas of Community Service, Arts, Culture, Heritage, Education, Environment, Health, Recreation, and Technology. Grant funding is available for registered non-profit organizations operating in Brandon and Westman Area.
Below are the charities that were successful in their funding requests.
| COMMUNITY GRANT | DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| Association for Commmunity Living in Brandon | Youth Connections Group. | $6,440 |
| Brandon Seniors for Seniors | TAPS Community Extension Initiative (TAPS-CEI). | $32,000 |
| Brandon's Food for Thought | Financial support for high food costs. | $15,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba | Music Therapy Program. | $15,000 |
| Eckhardt-Gramatté | Eckhardt-Gramatté 2023 Vocal Music Competition. | $3,000 |
| Commonwealth Air Training Planning Museum | Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum Painting. | $25,000 |
| Ecole New Era Parent Advisory Council (PAC) | Ecole New Era Active Greenspace Project Phase 2. | $50,000 |
| Forrest Special Projects Group | Forrest Community Park. | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Manitoba | Electrical Requirements for 732 Franklin Street. | $7,000 |
| John Howard Society of Brandon | Provide a secure front entrance. | $30,000 |
| Keystone Agricultural and Recreation Centre Inc. | Entrance Door repair and replacement. | $50,000 |
| Minnedosa Regional Events Centre Inc. | New arena complex. | $40,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | Healthy Ecosystems = Healthy Communities: Engaging Brandon Area Residents in Nature Conservation and Stewardship. | $9,000 |
| Souris River Watershed District | Conserving the endangered burrowing owl. through education, outreach and habitat improvement in southwestern Manitoba. | $10,000 |
| Southwest Community Options Inc. | Patio Enhancement. | $10,000 |
| Town of Virden | New spray park. | $10,000 |
| Victoria Quilts | Provide quilts for cancer patients. | $1,000 |
| Wasagaming Community Arts | New flooring for Arts building. | $3,800 |
| YMCA of Brandon | Dood Cristall YMCA Expansion. Provide quilts for cancer patients. | $100,000 |
| YWCA Brandon | New Start Program. | $8,000 |
| TYPE OF GRANT | AMOUNT |
|---|---|
| DESIGNATED GRANTS | $38,114 |
| DONOR ADVISED GRANTS | $688,023 |
| YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY (YIP) | $10,000 |