​Community Foundation Grey Bruce presents more than $1-million in grants in 2025

Community Foundation Grey Bruce has announced granting results, including 40 recipients of community grants for more than $171,000 awarded; and 11 recipients of capital grants for more than $149,000 awarded, in this past round.

These additional totals mean that the foundation has exceeded $1-million in grants to community organizations in 2025.

Since its inception in 1994, the foundation has granted more than $9.5-million to support community well-being through its annual grants and disbursements.

Covering a broad region and a diversity of objectives, the list of fall community grants awarded shows support for community well-being. Grants from the foundation also reach across Grey-Bruce, investing in communities from Tobermory to Kincardine to Town of Blue Mountains.

This fall, the foundation noted a growing trend in projects related to supporting youth, creating belonging and inclusion through community gathering, and an effort to engage people with the natural environment in our region.

A sample of exciting projects receiving a community grant includes:
 

• PRANCE is providing senior citizens and those living with dementia an opportunity to visit the farm and connect with horses and trained volunteers in a specialized interactive program.
• REACH Centre Grey Bruce is offering a six-week social skills program for neurodivergent adults to build meaningful, safe, and flexible social connections in person and online.
• Maam Wiim Win Native Homes will cultivate connection and culture with a shared garden supporting resident wellness and food security.
• The Salvation Army in Wiarton is equipping local youth and adults with training, mentorship, and capacity-building workshops in skilled trades to improve employment readiness in Grey and Bruce counties.
• Lake Huron Coastal Centre will educate and support programs to reduce microplastics in Lake Huron’s eco-system and shoreline.

There was a great demand for capital funding evident from the application intake. Successful agencies were engaged in providing essential services and support in relation to housing, food security, and the accessibility of local community hubs.

Inspiring projects included:
 

• Huron Shores Hospice will enhance end-of-life care with the acquisition of furnishings for comfort.
• Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce Mental Health and Addiction Services will renovate two apartment units into five supportive housing units for individuals living with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Owen Sound Hunger and Relief Effort will acquire a generator to back-up food preservation during power outages when the community needs food the most.
• Garafraxa Non-Profit Homes will address accessibility with the addition of ramps, barrier-free doors, and safety features.

“The creativity and innovation evident in the applications to our granting programs this year is emblematic of a vibrant charitable sector that works tirelessly to serve our community and improve the lives of people in Grey-Bruce,” said foundation executive director Stuart Reid. “We are so proud to support the excellent work of local agencies with grants that are generated by community philanthropy.”

The foundation manages more than 200 endowed funds created by generous local individuals, families, and agencies.

A full list of fall community grant recipients and capital grant recipients can be found on the foundation’s website. The next deadline for applications is April 15, 2026. Eligible organizations are encouraged to visit www.communityfoundationgreybruce.com to learn more and apply.