Community Foundation Grey Bruce (CFGB) is pleased to announce granting results that have included fourty recipients of Community Grants and eleven recipients of Capital Grants.
Over $171,000 was awarded in this round of community grants and over $149,000 in capital grants. These additional totals mean that the Foundation has exceeded one million ($1M) in grants to community organizations in 2025. Since its inception in 1994, the Community Foundation has granted over 9.5 million dollars back to support community wellbeing through its annual grants and disbursements.
Covering a broad region and a diversity of objectives, the list of fall community grants awarded demonstrates support for community well-being. Grants from CFGB also reach across Grey Bruce, investing in communities from Tobermory to Kincardine to the Town of Blue Mountains. This fall, CFGB 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 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.
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 in the list are:
· 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 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.
· Huron Shores Hospice will enhance end-of-life care with the acquisition of furnishings for comfort.
Stuart Reid, Executive Director, said that, “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. We are so proud to support the excellent work of local agencies with grants that are generated by community philanthropy.” CFGB manages over 200 endowed funds created by generous local individuals, families, and agencies.
A full list of Fall Community Grant recipients and Fall Capital Grant recipients can be found on CFGB’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.
Created in 1994, CFGB has a mandate to enhance community vitality by fostering open discussion about local need, sharing knowledge, and growing endowments to provide strategic granting and support to a wide range of non-profit organizations. CFGB’s vision is that everyone in Grey Bruce benefits from a vital, healthy, and resilient community. We’re here for good.
