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 GRANTDESCRIPTIONAMOUNT
Association for Commmunity Living in BrandonYouth Connections Group.$6,440
Brandon Seniors for SeniorsTAPS Community Extension Initiative (TAPS-CEI).$32,000
Brandon's Food for ThoughtFinancial support for high food costs.$15,000
Children's Hospital Foundation of ManitobaMusic Therapy Program.$15,000
Eckhardt-Gramatté Eckhardt-Gramatté 2023 Vocal Music Competition.$3,000
Commonwealth Air Training Planning MuseumCommonwealth 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 GroupForrest Community Park.$20,000
Habitat for Humanity ManitobaElectrical Requirements for 732 Franklin Street.$7,000
John Howard Society of BrandonProvide 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 CanadaHealthy Ecosystems = Healthy Communities: Engaging Brandon Area Residents in Nature Conservation and Stewardship.$9,000
Souris River Watershed DistrictConserving 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 QuiltsProvide quilts for cancer patients. $1,000
Wasagaming Community ArtsNew flooring for Arts building.$3,800
YMCA of Brandon
Dood Cristall YMCA Expansion.
Provide quilts for cancer patients.
$100,000
YWCA BrandonNew Start Program.$8,000
TYPE OF GRANTAMOUNT
DESIGNATED GRANTS$38,114
DONOR ADVISED GRANTS $688,023
YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY (YIP)$10,000