By Laura Kempthorne | 2019 BACF
The Brandon Area Community Foundation (BACF) has awarded grant recipients throughout Brandon and the Westman Area, totaling $641,152 for 2019.
The grants will support scholarships, local projects and organizations that align with the objectives of the Foundation, which is to have an impact and a lasting presence in the communities in which we live.
Grants fall within six categories: arts & culture, community, education, environment, health & wellness and recreation.
“Our granting committee is very thorough when assessing applications that have been submitted to BACF,” states Laura Kempthorne, Executive Director of BACF. “This group of dedicated volunteers must decide where best to grant the Foundation’s money, as there is never enough dollars for the amount of requests we receive. We are pleased with the grants BACF has awarded this year and the committee members are happy to work more effectively with these organizations by coming together and filling a need in our communities.”
A few of the 2019 grant recipients are:
Andrews Field - $35,000 for upgrades to the ball diamond;
Westman Trail Association - $15,000 new equipment for trail maintenance in the Brandon Hills. These trails are maintained by volunteers that give others the opportunity to hike, bike, snowshoe and cross country ski and enjoy our beautiful Manitoba scenery.
Brandon Riverbank - $40,000 for lighting to on the walking paths around the Assiniboine River;
Western MB Science Fair - $5,000 to support the annual science fair held in Brandon. This science fair allows 200 science students from all over the Westman area to participate.
Oak Lake Day Care - $5,000 to create a new safe play space for infant and small children;
Glenboro Gaiety Theatre - $6,000 theatre audio system upgrade for their community theatre.
Listing of all 2019 grant recipients visit www.bacf.ca
About Brandon Area Community Foundation
The Foundation invests the contributions they receive in an endowment fund and uses
the income earned to make grants to a wide range of charitable groups that will benefit our local communities in Brandon and Southwestern Manitoba.
Anyone can become involved in helping to build the assets of the Foundation – individuals,
families, corporations and groups. Your gift to BACF will benefit the community now
and into the future.
To learn more about the Brandon Area Community Foundation visit www.bacf.ca
Laura Kempthorne
Executive Director
Brandon Area Community Foundation
(204) 571-0529 laurak@bacf.ca
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