BNRC seeks proposals for community grants
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This article was published 20/02/2015 (4009 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Community groups looking for a little extra cash are invited to submit proposals to the Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation.
The 2015-16 community grants program is now accepting the first round of applications, which are due by March 10.
A total of $50,000 will be available in grants this fiscal year, ranging from $200 to $5,000 each. Past projects that have benefited from the program include Earth Day celebrations, Global Village pavilion, community gardens and Brandon Environmental Expo.
“It’s essentially anything that applies to the Canadian economic development principles and falls within the BNRC zone,” said Naomi Leadbeater, community development co-ordinator with BNRC.
The focus for 2015, according to BNRC, is to continue to support community groups serving youth, culturally diverse opportunities and community initiatives. The purpose of the grants is to “support community projects and events that bring people together and respond to the priorities of the BNRC.”
Applications are due on the 10th of each month; however, Leadbeater says the sooner applications are received, the better.
“Last year, we ran out of funding in May, so quite early — which I think is important to note, because … there’s a lot of competition for them,” she said.
If the application is for an event, Leadbeater said they should be submitted 30 to 60 days prior as it takes time to approve the grant.
Application forms can be downloaded from the website bnrc.ca/applications or contact Leadbeater at 204-729-2494 or via email at n.leadbeater@brandon.ca.
“If anybody has any questions, it is always advisable to give me a call and we can meet and discuss projects or initiatives beforehand,” Leadbeater said.
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