City Grants for Non-Profit Groups and Individuals

The City of Brantford Grants Program was established to improve the well being of the community and its residents through support of programming related to health and human services, arts, culture, heritage, recreation and environmental initiatives.

Funded by the City’s revenue sharing agreement with OLG Casino Brantford and administered by the Brant Community Foundation (BCF), program grants are distributed to qualifying non-profit organizations and individuals based on specific criteria.

Grant applicants must provide financial statements, demonstrate accountability, and how funding received will benefit the community.

General Operating Grants

Applicants seeking General Operating Grants must complete the Grant Application Form and meet the following criteria:

General operating grants for charities and non-profit groups
Maximum $10,000 request
Application deadline - January 13, 2023

Start-up and Capital Funding Grants

Applicants seeking Start-up and Capital Funding Grants must complete both the Grant Application Form and Budget Section Form.

Grants for start-up funding for new organizations/programs and new capital items
Maximum $15,000 request
Application deadline - January 13, 2023

Travel Grants

Brantford residents can apply for funds to defray travel costs when they are attending an event as a result of success at the municipal, provincial or federal level.

Travel expense grants for teams and individuals representing the City of Brantford
maximum depends on distance
application deadlines - end of March, June, September, and December

All documentation should be forwarded to the Brant Community Foundation for consideration.

Brant Community Foundation
30 Brant Avenue
Brantford, ON N3T 3G6
Phone: 519-756-2499
Fax: 519-756-2490
Email: info@brantcf.ca