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Brandon Area Community Foundation Community Grants
Community funding for local charitable projects
Latest source updateLast Update: August 14, 2026Latest change: BACF updated its 2026 Community Grants intake with new application dates, a new Grant Portal link, broader applicant wording, and revised regional scope language.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 14, 2026
Latest change: BACF updated its 2026 Community Grants intake with new application dates, a new Grant Portal link, broader applicant wording, and revised regional scope language.
BACF 2026 intake opens
The 2026 Community Grants intake is now shown as opening on Tuesday, August 4 at 9:00 a.m. and closing at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2026 on the Grant Polices + Guidelines page. That page also adds a specific BACF Grant Portal link and instructions to keep the portal link, username, and password saved for future applications. The news post for the same intake now says charitable organizations may apply, whereas the earlier wording required a registered charity, and the regional wording shifts from Brandon and Southwestern Manitoba to the Westman Region.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Who can apply
a registered charity (must be able to issue official tax receipt for donations)
See full eligibility
Overview
Brandon Area Community Foundation Community Grants support charitable projects in Brandon and surrounding communities of southwestern Manitoba. Funding may support arts and culture, community, education, environment, health and wellness, and recreation projects, subject to the program’s exclusions and reporting requirements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Brandon
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Arts and culture projects
- Community projects
- Education projects
- Environment projects
- Health and wellness projects
- Recreation projects
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Two contractor or supplier quotes, if applicable
- Supporting information requested in the form
- Financial reports and paid receipts for final reporting, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- a registered charity (must be able to issue official tax receipt for donations)
- a registered Canadian amateur athletic association
- a registered national arts service organization
- a registered housing corporation resident in Canada constituted exclusively to provide low cost housing for the elderly
- a registered Canadian municipality or public bodies performing a function of government in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Political organizations
- Projects with direct religious activities
Eligible expenses
- Project-related costs supported by committed funding partners
- Costs covered by supplier or contractor quotes, where applicable
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Endowments
- Fundraising events
- Retroactive expenses incurred before the funding decision
- Debt retirement
- Replacement of public sector funds
- Conference operating costs, registration fees, and memberships
- Direct religious activities
- Political organizations
- Salaries
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Brandon
- Surrounding communities in southwestern Manitoba
- BACF granting region in southwestern Manitoba
Selection criteria
- Innovation, planning, and management of the project
- Community impact and response to identified needs
- Financial and legal accountability
- Collaboration with other community agencies
- Likelihood of ongoing or time-limited support
How to apply
- Complete and provide all required information listed on the form to BACF
- Provide all requested information to avoid rejection
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on merit against the grant criteria and available funds.
- BACF may interview applicants and consider additional information if needed.
- Grant approvals are made by October 31.
- Successful applicants are awarded by December 15.
- Funding may include terms and conditions set by BACF.
Additional information
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the list of exclusions before applying.
- Organizations must complete the full application form and provide all required information.
- Previous recipients with outstanding reporting requirements may not be considered.
- Grant recipients must complete progress and final reports.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Brandon Area Community Foundation Community Grants Program
What is the Brandon Area Community Foundation Community Grants?
Brandon Area Community Foundation Community Grants support charitable projects in Brandon and surrounding communities of southwestern Manitoba. Funding may support arts and culture, community, education, environment, health and wellness, and recreation projects, subject to the program’s exclusions and reporting requirements.
Who is eligible for the Brandon Area Community Foundation Community Grants program?
To be eligible for the Brandon Area Community Foundation Community Grants program, you must:
The applicant must be a registered charity.
What expenses are eligible under Brandon Area Community Foundation Community Grants?
Arts and culture projects
Community projects
Education projects
Environment projects
Health and wellness projects
Recreation projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Brandon Area Community Foundation Community Grants?
You can contact Brandon Area Community Foundation (BACF) by email at info@bac-foundation.ca or by phone at 204-571-0529.
Where is the Brandon Area Community Foundation Community Grants available?
The Brandon Area Community Foundation Community Grants program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Brandon Area Community Foundation Community Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Brandon Area Community Foundation Community Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Brandon Area Community Foundation Community Grants?
Brandon Area Community Foundation Community Grants is funded by Brandon Area Community Foundation (BACF)