Staff
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 summer, 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.
The Foundation will make a stop in Meaford on August 8.
Upcoming grant presentations will be taking place at these locations:
Thursday, August 1, 1 p.m., Reconciliation Garden at Kelso Beach, 2nd Avenue West, Owen Sound
Grant presentations 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 8, 10 a.m., Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St. E., Meaford
Grant presentations to: Meaford Hall and Culture Foundation, Walter’s Falls Community Centre, Events for Life Centre Inc.
Wednesday, August 14, 11 a.m., Ontario Senior Games Association, Paisley Community Centre, 391 Queen St., Paisley
Grant presentations to: Ontario Senior Games Association, Paisley Agricultural Society, Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival, Paisley Blues Festival
Tuesday, August 20, 10:30 a.m., St. John Ambulance Grey Bruce, 316 5th St., Hanover
Grant presentations to: St. John Ambulance Grey Bruce, South Grey Bruce Youth Literacy Council, Bruce Grey Mentorship
Tuesday, August 20, 11:15 a.m., Lawn Bowling Club, 215 Jane St., Walkerton
Grant presentations 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.
