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Brant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program

Q: Who is eligible for the Brant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program program?

To be eligible for the Brant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program program, you must: Aligns with City priority areas At least 75% Brantford residents served Fits an eligible stream

Q: Where is the Brant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program available?

The Brant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Supports community wellbeing projects aligned with local priorities

Grant and Funding

Overview

The program supports community projects that improve wellbeing in Brantford, with funding up to $15,000. Eligible activities include operational program costs, facility renovations or expansion and equipment needs, and new or annual community events aligned with City priorities.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Reduce the ecological footprint

Develop employee skills

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 15,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : December 10, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration

Location

Brantford
Ontario

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Launching new community programs or expanding existing programs aligned with City priority areas.
Delivering ongoing community programming aligned with City priority areas.
Renovating or expanding an applicant-owned facility to support program start-up or expansion.
Starting up new programs or expanding existing programs through required equipment acquisition or repair.
Organizing new or annual community events.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 14,850

Weekly Good Food Box and cooking workshops for vulnerable households

$ 14,975

Trauma-informed peer support drop-ins for youth mental health and substance use

Eligibility

The project must align with one or more priority areas of the City of Brantford’s Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan.
A minimum of 75% of people served by the project must be Brantford residents.
Applications must be submitted under the appropriate stream (Operational, Start-Up/Capital, or Event) based on the type of request.

Eligible expenses

Operational costs for launching new programs, operating existing programs, or expanding existing programs (Operational Stream).
Facility expansion or renovation costs for a facility owned by the applicant organization (Start-Up/Capital Stream).
Purchase, replacement, or repair of equipment required to start a new program or expand an existing program (Start-Up/Capital Stream).
Costs associated with delivering new or annual community events (Event Stream).

Eligible geographic areas

Brantford, Ontario (projects must primarily serve Brantford residents).

Additional information

The program is structured into three funding streams: Operational, Start-Up/Capital, and Event.
Projects are expected to align with one or more priority areas of the City of Brantford’s Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Brant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Brant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Brant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program?

How much funding can be received?

Who is eligible for the Brant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program program?

What expenses are eligible under Brant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program?

Launching new community programs or expanding existing programs aligned with City priority areas. Delivering ongoing community programming aligned with City priority areas. Renovating or expanding an applicant-owned facility to support program start-up or expansion. Starting up new programs or expanding existing programs through required equipment acquisition or repair. Organizing new or annual community events.