Applications Now Available for 2018 Municipal Grant Funding


May 4, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brandon, MB – The City of Brandon’s Grants Review Committee wishes to advise community groups that grant applications are now being accepted from non-profit organizations that wish to be considered for grant funding in the 2018 fiscal year.

Application forms are available for download online at http://www.brandon.ca/council-information/committees-and-boards. Organizations may also contact the Grants Review Secretary for more information at 204-729-2296 or by emailing cityclerk@brandon.ca.

Applications, along with the required financial documents, must be completed and submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 30th, 2017. The City Clerk’s Office is located on the 2nd Floor of Brandon City Hall, 410-9th Street.  Completed application forms can also be emailed to cityclerk@brandon.ca.

All applicants should note some expenses are not eligible for grant funding, including municipal taxes, insurance or large capital projects such as major construction, building repairs or maintenance to parking lots or property. Successful applicants are required to submit a follow-up report and expense list on how funds were allocated no later than April 1, 2019.

Applications will be reviewed in the fall of 2017 by the Grants Review Committee of Brandon City Council, with recommended grant funding to be provided for City Council approval prior to its 2018 budget deliberations. Approved grant funds will then be issued following final approval of the 2018 Financial Plan in the Spring of 2018.