PEMBROKE — On the heels of their Canada 150 grants, the Pembroke Petawawa District Community Foundation (“Foundation”) is now launching their regular granting process. These grants are for 100% of funds, no matching is required.
Eligible organizations can apply for up to $1,000 through the Foundation Grant or the Bereavement Grant. The Foundation Grant is used to support needs in the community. The Bereavement Grant is used in connection with bereavement initiatives. Application forms are on the website at: www.givingthatgrows.com
“Our annual grants tend to cover expenses that organizations can’t get covered by other grants, or which are too small to apply for grants on their own,” explains Dave Fisher, Chair of the Granting Committee for the Foundation. “In the past these grants have helped with speakers’ bureaus, cleaning suppliers for women starting out on their own after an abusive relationship and have been combined to support larger events. A little can go a long way in our community.”
The grants are made possible through the investment of funds which earn interest throughout the year. The principle of these funds is not touched, so that every year they can continue to generate grants for the community. Individuals who have endowment funds with the Foundation also have the opportunity to direct their funds to assist with community causes.
Organizations applying for funds must have a charitable number, or be a qualified donee as recognized through the Canada Revenue Agency. Applicants must submit a letter of intent by March 1, 2017, and if approved, they will be invited to submit a complete application by March 15, 2017. Applications are open to any eligible organizations within Renfrew County. Grants will be awarded in mid-May 2017.
ABOUT THE PEMBROKE PETAWAWA DISTRICT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Pembroke Petawawa District Community Foundation is a public foundation which benefits the community by providing funds to charities, local groups and organizations that are also registered under the Income Tax Act. It is one of more than 191 Community Foundations in Canada. The Foundation was established in 2008 and has a mandate to invest and manage charitable funds for projects, causes and other community organizations. Proceeds are distributed to meet the community’s greatest needs.
