Grant Submission Process

• Applications are now open for the Fall Granting Session! 

  Important information to note for 2026…

  • Application packages are only available by reaching out to the BRCF Administration & Marketing Coordinator, Debbie Majeau. To request a package, you can email brcf@brcfoundation.ca or call/text 431-343-2723. 
  • When you request your package, you can request a paper copy to work on if you wish. However, applications are only accepted online. 
  • Please be sure to refer to the Vital Signs Report when completing your application. 
  • Additionally, you can use this convenient checklist to ensure you have all required information/ documentation.
  •  You may also contact us if you have any further questions – we are always here to help!  
  • Grant applications have a fall October 1 deadline. All submissions must be submitted online before 4:30 pm on October 1st – no exceptions.  

Granting – Purpose and Intent

The BRCF develops, grows and manages endowment funds, creating a long-lasting community legacy for donors. The interest earned is used to provide local grants, scholarships and bursaries that support various charitable initiatives in the local area. We aim to identify and address various local needs and gaps in the community through our funding support. The following charitable objectives describe the types of activities the BRCF can assist.

• • To develop and steward local endowment funds that support and advance activities and facilities of a charitable nature for all community members.
  • To enhance and promote arts, culture and heritage.
  • To advance education and literacy through scholarships, bursaries and knowledge development initiatives.
  • To promote health, wellness, recreation and sport.
  • To enhance the growth and development of children, youth and families.
  • To advance environmental initiatives and awareness.
  • To advance the welfare of animals in need.
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  To meet the changing needs of our community, guidelines for grant applications are established and reviewed annually. Applications for grants are thoroughly reviewed by a volunteer Grants Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.

Awarding Grants

The Grants Committee will review and evaluate all applications and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors for approval. Applicants must demonstrate how their initiative will benefit the community and how the project will be funded beyond the grant from the Community Foundation.

Post Grant Awarding – Funding Procedures

On successful awarding and prior to receiving funding, the successful applicants must submit a Final Report by the following August 31st, complete with photos of the project and the final project budget with actual expenses and revenues, as well as paid receipts (or photocopies of same).  A small sign will be given to successful applicants to be displayed at their project for no less than a year.

 

Grant Eligibility Terms

• • Only community organizations that are non-profit may apply.

• • Grants are not made to individuals or businesses.

• • The availability of other sources of funding/granting/fundraising must be in place; the Foundation will not fund 100% of any particular project. Include organization’s demonstration of financial commitment towards the project (minimum 25%)

• • Preference is given to projects which:

    • Serve a need in the community 

    • Involve organizations in the community

    • Demonstrate new approaches and techniques in the solution of community problems

    • Strengthen the social and cultural structure of the community

    • Emphasize and utilize the skills and resources that exist in the community

    • Have a well-planned approach – have a broad public appeal

    • Working in partnership or collaboration with other community partners

• Grants are not ordinarily made for:
  • • Research
    • Seminars, conferences or workshops
    • Tours or travel outside of the community
    • Sectarian, religious or political purposes
    • Fund raising activities
    • General endowment or sustaining funds
    • Core operating costs or capital building campaigns
    • To retire debt
    • Capital projects located outside the Beausejour or Brokenhead area