Programs

The BNRC receives funding every year to put on programs to help support the community in a positive way. Funding changes every year so although many of the programs we've put done in past years may have been successful they might not occur every year because funding is limited.

Front and Paint Program

The Front and Paint Program is available to homeowners and rental properties located within the BNRC district. Qualifying homeowners and landlords are eligible for a $1,500 grant. The types of repairs that may be considered are: windows and doors, paint, exterior steps and handrails, sidewalks, front porches or stoops, fencing (not chain link), asphalt, shingles replacement, cleaning of exterior brick/stone, exterior siding repair/replacement, landscaping, etc.

For more information on the Front and Paint Program contact the Special Projects Coordinator at 729-2493. Come by the office (410 - 9th Street) to pick up an application or download an application online.

Click Here for a Homeowner Application
Click Here for a Rental Application

Business Enhancement Program

The Business Enhancement Program provides a grant to assist businesses in the BNRC district in completing various improvements to their storefront properties.

The Storefront Improvement option provides a maximum $3,000 grant for exterior renovations. The grant must be matched on a 50/50 basis by the applicant. The eligible improvements include: exterior painting, exterior wall finish, awnings, entryways, signage (limited), murals, masonry, exterior lighting, and windows.  The Graffiti Removal option provides a maximum $1,000 grant for graffiti removal. The building must have existing graffiti to apply for this grant.

For more information on the Business Enhancement Program contact the Special Projects Coordinator at 729-2493. Come by the office (410 - 9th Street) to pick up an application or download an application online.

Click Here for an Application to the Business Enhancement Program Application

Community Gardens

The Community Gardens Network is comprised of many groups throughout Brandon. There are gardens devoted to recreational gardening, as well as gardens devoted to securing fresh food for lower income families, and everything in between. Throughout the 2009 growing season, the Network has organized 9 different workshops, including topics of canning, preserving, blanching beans, and making salsa. The BNRC is involved in 6 different gardens throughout the BNRC district. Many of the gardens have raised beds to allow individuals with back problems to enjoy gardening. There have also been gardens placed close to schools allowing for a unique experience for students. If you would like to get involved in the gardens please contact the Community Development Coordinator at 729-2494. Click here for the Community Gardens Website.

Neighbourhood Watch

The Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) Program is aimed at reducing crime in the community. It involves getting to know one's neighbours and introducing them to the concepts of NHW - that is, good neighbours working together, alert to the potential of crime and willing to look out for one another's interests. Neighbours working together through the NHW can combat crime in their area the most effective way- before it starts. The purpose of this program is to create a team of people working together to build a safer place to live; a place where neighbours look out for each other and work with local police to reduce crime.

For more information on the Neighbourhood Watch Program please contact the Community Development Coordinator at 729-2494.

Brandon Cultural Awareness Network

The Brandon Cultural Awareness Network (BCAN) is a comprised of stakeholders and individuals committed to raising cultural awareness in Brandon. If you'd like to know more about BCAN or would like to get involved please contact the Community Development Coordinator at 729-2494.

Greenway Project

The pathway is designed to promote bicycling as a safe, environmentally friendly, economical and viable means of alternative transportation for the residents of the BNRC district.