About the Community Fund for Canada’s 150th

Canada’s sesquicentennial is an historic moment with the power to bring people and places together as we dream big about our communities and our country. In the spirit of this moment, the Community Fund for Canada’s 150th will activate a breathtaking array of ideas and activities that will bring out the best that Canada has to offer, now and for future generations.

The Community Fund for Canada’s 150th is a small grants program that will support community initiatives in all parts of Canada. The Fund is a collaboration between Canada’s community foundations, the Government of Canada, and extraordinary leaders from coast to coast to coast.

The Fund is based on grassroots leadership, and will take on a local focus and timeline in each community. For more information on the involvement of Brockville and Area Community Foundation in the Community Fund for Canada’s 150th, contact Joyce Ferguson, Executive Director at 613-498-9970 or at info@yourcommunityfoundation.ca.

Why is Brockville and Area Community Foundation participating in the Community Fund for Canada’s 150th?

Partnering with the Community Fund for Canada’s 150th provides Brockville and Area Community Foundation with access to matching funding to make more grants to organizations within Brockville and surrounding area. These grants will be responsive to local priorities, connected to Canada’s sesquicentennial and will foster a greater sense of belonging, inclusion and reconciliation in our community.

Community Fund for Canada’s 150th Grants Recipients

Augusta Township Public Library – $3,500 

The Augusta Library, with the Grenville Historical Society will launch and promote the publication of "The Stones of Augusta", a book profiling the stone heritage buildings in the township.

Brockville Community Choir – Brockville - $1,000Brockville

Music Monday –The Community Choir will join with elementary students celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary through singing Canadian music.

Brockville Public Library – Brockville - $5,000

Building connections and understanding through Virtual Reality by creating an inclusive space where community members can immerse themselves in experiences they would not otherwise be able to.

Children’s Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville – Leeds and Grenville - $6,000

Making Play Possible will increase the number of number of children and youth engaged in artistic recreation in Leeds and Grenville to at least 150 young people to participate in the arts.

City of Brockville – Tunnel Committee – Brockville - $4,500

Parade and official opening ceremonies to dedicate the restoration of Canada's First Railway Tunnel and the opening of phase one of Brockville's new Railway Tunnel Park in celebration of Canada's 150th birthday.

City of Brockville – Rails to Trails Festival – Brockville - $4,500

The Rails to Trails Festival Is a four day event, celebrating Canada's 150th year of Confederation, Ontario's 150 years as a founding province and the re-opening of Canada's First Railway Tunnel.

Friends of The Brockville Museum – Brockville - Children’s Newcomer’s Exhibit - $5,000

A child focused permanent museum exhibit that explores and reflects Brockville's cultural diversity and creates an archival record of the experience of more recent newcomers.

Thousand Islands River Heritage Society – Mallorytown  - $6,000

Celebrate Canada's first glassworks by updating one room of the museum to hold the original crucible from the glassworks, replica glass pieces and high quality photos of glass pieces projected on a wide screen monitor.

Town of Prescott – South Grenville - $2,000

South Grenville Business Showcase Celebrates Canada’s 150th  -  Showcase local and nationwide stories and pictures celebrating why South Grenville residents are proud to be Canadian.

Town of Prescott – Prescott   - $2,500

The Fort Town Concert Association will plan and offer a free high quality, classical style music concert using regional artists to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary to area residents.

 

What are the reporting requirements for successful applicants?

The story of the Community Fund for Canada’s 150th will be told as part of the 150Alliance, an open network of groups, individuals and organizations working together to make the most of Canada’s sesquicentennial.

Within 30 days of receiving the grant, Grantees are required to:

• Join the 150Alliance

• Add the funded project to the directory

• Share information about the project – related events, milestones, public activities and volunteer opportunities

Within 15 days of project completion, Grantees are required to:

• Upload at least one photograph of the project

• Tell a success story about the project