City Grants for Non-Profit Groups

APPLICATIONS OPEN MARCH 14, 2025 - DEADLINE APRIL 25, 2025 (4:00PM)

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 based on specific criteria.

Grant applicants must provide financial statements, demonstrate accountability, describe how funding received will benefit the community, and identify if the proposed project aligns with any of the priorities of the City’s Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan. Guidelines, eligibility criteria, and application forms for the City Grants Program can be found at brantcommunityfoundation.ca.

Funding Streams

Operational Stream (Grant maximum $10,000)

• To support or expand existing projects led by local non-profit organizations that improve community and/or individual wellbeing.
• Includes Travel grants of up to $2,000 to assist with funding for travel directly associated with the operations of a non-profit organization, such as travel related to participating in competitions, showcases, conferences, etc.

Capital / Start-Up Stream (Grant maximum $15,000)

• To support local non-profit organizations in launching new projects aimed at improving community and/or individual wellbeing.
• To promote the self-sufficiency of community non-profit groups and programs by encouraging those in receipt of City Grants to become self-supporting.
• The Capital/Start-Up grants are not for funding of existing programs.

Events Stream (Grant maximum $5,000) 

• To support local non-profit organizations in hosting engaging and vibrant community events.
• Previously this stream was called the “City Services Special Events” and was meant to reimburse applicants for costs associated with City of Brantford Services or using City Property. This stream has changed to allow applicants to apply for costs including but not limited to City-related expenses for running events. 

2023/2024 Report

The Brant Community Foundation is proud of its longstanding relationship with the City of Brantford and its Community Grant “City Grants” Program. The Foundation’s Grants Committee adjudicates the applications for the City Grants Program. Each adjudication round is done so with thoughtful consideration of the requests, respectful and informative discussion and a final determination of the grants based on this input. The Committee has incredible expertise and community knowledge, which always lends itself to great outcomes that impact the communities across Brantford.

The 2023/2024 City grants were highly competitive, with requests $817,378. The Program resulted in 105 grants totaling $630,000. The majority of the grants were in the Operating Stream, with 66 grants totaling $427,051. The Capital/Startup stream saw 18 grants totaling $113,699. The Events stream resulted in 24 applications and $87,250 in grants awarded.

Grants were received across all sectors, including arts, culture, heritage, human services, festivals, tourism, health, environment, children & youth, recreation, sport, education, and community benefit.

Summary of Grant Applications and Final Awards:

2023/2024 Grants Recommended by the Brant Community Foundation Board of Directors (Total $630,000):