Applications Now Available for 2019 Municipal Grant Funding


May 1, 2018

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 2019 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 Legislative Services Office by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 29th, 2018. The Legislative Services 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.

Applications will be reviewed in the fall of 2018 by the Grants Review Committee of Brandon City Council, with recommended grant funding to be provided for City Council approval prior to its 2019 budget deliberations. Approved grant funds will then be issued following final approval of the 2019 Financial Plan in the spring of 2019.