The Community Foundation Grey Bruce says it’s granted over $1 million to community organizations in 2025.
It has announced its fall granting recipients with over $171,000 in the form of 40 community grants and over $149,000 in for 11 capital grants.
Since its inception in 1994, the Community Foundation has granted over $9.5 million back to support community well-being through its annual grants and disbursements.
They say this fall, they 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.
Organizations receiving fall grants include:
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 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 ecosystem and shoreline.
CMHA 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 (OSHaRE) will acquire a generator to back up food preservation during power outages when the community needs food the most.
Huron Shores Hospice will enhance end-of-life care with the acquisition of furnishings for comfort.
See a full list of grant recipients here: https://www.communityfoundationgreybruce.com/post/?ID=348