Small Grants
A fund administered by the Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation (BNRC) to support community projects for up to $5,000.
The purpose of the grant is to support small projects that bring people together and respond to priorities of the BNRC. Funds are provided to local groups that require modest short-term project funding.
Non-profit organizations or community based organizations (incorporated and unincorporated) are eligible to apply for a small community grant.
What projects are eligible?
Projects should address:
- Capacity Building (eg. outreach activities such as consultations, newsletters and meetings).
- Stability (eg. beautification activities such as community gardens, murals, and clean-ups).
- Well-being (eg. social/recreational activities such as street festivals, after-school activities and support groups).
- Economic Development (eg. skill building activities such as home repair workshops, personal development workshops and employment/volunteer development).
Preference will be given to projects that are located in or of significant benefit to residents in the BNRC District and have strong community support.
The BNRC District boundary extends from 24th Street in the west, Park Avenue in the south, Franklin Street in the east and to the Assiniboine River in the north.
Eligible costs include:
- Honoraria (single, nominal fee or material payment for contribution to an event which fees were not pre-determined).
- Short-term wages (summer employment, etc.).
- Supplies, venue rental, advertising, food and beverages.
Small Grants are not eligible for:
- On-going operating expenses.
- Payments of stipends to project participants.
- Contributions to wages.
- Repairs to public or non-profit facilities (unless property is available free of charge to community and repairs are related to community use).
- Re-development of private property.
- Projects already in progress or completed.
- Revenue generating events (ie: fundraising through ticket sales).
Normally, costs of organizing a project or event are expected as an in-kind contribution by the organization and are not eligible for funding.
How do you apply?
Applications are available at the BNRC office (410 9th Street), or you can download the application online.
If you have any questions please contact the Community Development Coordinator at 729-2494.
NRF Funds
The Neighbourhood Renewal Fund (NRF) assists neighbourhood organizations representing residents and other local interests, in strengthening local capacity and revitalizing designated urban neighbourhoods through a broad range of locally planned and supported initiatives.
The designated neighbourhoods are communities experiencing significant social, economic and environmental challenges such as high rates of poverty, unemployment and crime as well as a lack of adequate recreation, family support, affordable housing and economic opportunities.
To receive support from the NRF, initiatives must aim to strengthen local capacity, help revitalize the neighbourhood and reflect the objectives and priorities of the neighbourhood plan. A proposal should show how the project:
- Benefits the neighbourhood and local community and supports the goals and objectives of the neighbourhood plan.
- Involves the neighbourhood in the planning and implementation of the initiative.
- Has the support of the NRC.
- Creates opportunities for local people to participate in communities, and take into account the distinctive needs, conditions and priorities of individual neighbourhoods.
To recieve more information about the NRF please visit the Neighbourhoods Alive! website at www.gov.mb.ca/housing/neighbourhoods/programs/nrf.html .