• Grant Submission Process

• Applications are now closed! Please check back in August for the Fall Granting Session. 
• You may download/print a working copy for your personal use. Please note that the actual application must be submitted online as paper copies are not accepted.
• Additionally, you can use this convenient checklist to ensure you have all required information/ documentation.
• We encourage you to refer to our Granting Guide for assistance in completing the application.  You may also contact us if you have any further questions – we are always here to help!  It is strongly recommended to connect with the BRCF Administration & Marketing Coordinator, Debbie Majeau, prior to applying.  
• View the BRCF Catchment Area to ensure your project is eligible.
• All of our Grants 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 Brokenhead River Community Foundation provides grants to enhance the quality of life in all areas of the community. Citizens of Beausejour Brokenhead benefit from grants made in the following areas:

• • Arts, Culture and Heritage

• • Literacy and Education

• • Health, Wellness and Recreation

• • Children, Youth and Families

• • Environment and Animal Welfare

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