GRANTING

Each year, grants are made to community organizations that support BACF’s mission statement of “strengthening the community…for the benefit of all.”

Who can apply?

Any organization that is qualified as a donee as defined by the Income Tax Act may apply.

  • i) In most cases, the applicant organization will meet the criteria of being a qualified donee by being a registered Canadian charity. In such cases, the organization’s charitable status will be in good standing and its registration will not have been revoked at time of application; and

    ii) Pursuant to the Income Tax Act, a non-registered applicant organization may have its proposal “sponsored” by another registered charity. If so, the sponsoring and applicant organization must have a relationship in terms of mandates and financial record-keeping.

    In addition, the applicant organization must operate in the geographic area of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.

    i.) Organizations outside the Specified Area may apply if the proposal will primarily or significantly benefit the people in the defined geographic area.

We will be accepting applications in Fall of 2024. Please sign up to our mailing list to receive updates and reminders.

What is the process to apply for a grant?

In order to be considered for a grant, the applicant must follow all the application procedures as outlined from time to time. This generally includes:

  • Using the correct application forms; (online form will be live on this page when we are ready to accept applications) 

  • Completing and signing the application forms;

  • Providing the correct charitable registration number;

  • Submitting the online application form prior to the stated deadline. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

when should my organization apply for a grant?

The Foundation strives to make a call for proposals each calendar year in the Fall. The 2023 Granting Committee will be accepting applications through our website from October 2, 2023 to November 3, 2023. For more information, please contact us at info@yourcommunityfoundation.ca or visit our contact page here.

How are applications assessed?

  • Grants are made to projects that support BACF’s mission statement of “strengthening the community.”

  • Grant proposals will generally be accepted from all sectors, which will include arts and culture, community development, education, environment, health, heritage preservation, recreation, social services, senior services and youth.

  • Applicants who have received a grant in the previous calendar year will generally be given lower priority over applicants who did not receive a grant in the previous year.

  • Grants will generally be awarded for specific initiatives, that is, projects with a beginning and an end, which are not usually a part of the applicant’s regular operating activities.

In determining how the proposal acts to strengthen the community, the following criteria will be used:

  • Organizational capability

  • Determination of need or benefit

  • Impact of the initiative

  • Degree of Innovation (or duplication)

  • Degree of collaboration

  • Feasibility or soundness of project's plan

  • Budget/finances