Grants support 17 local projects
Community Foundation announces annual grants of $145,000
The community foundation gave out $145,05.01 in annual grants on Thursday for 17 projects from A to W. (Sorry, no Z, that’s Zed, not Zee, never Zee.)
There were several As actually, an archery program at Hillcrest Public School, new computers for the Aron Theatre Co-op, and support for the Artworth summer art camp program. The Ws included an outdoor water fountain at Kennedy Park that will primarily benefit the dozens of soccer players who use the pitches. Also, W for Westben which received support for its Yellow Brick Road Forest.
The foundation, properly called, take a deep breath, the Community Foundation of Campbellford/Seymour & Northumberland, held its annual meeting and grant announcements at the Sunny Life Wellness & Recreation Centre. That was appropriate since the foundation led the Flourish campaign that raised millions for the centre.
“We’re so lucky to have the foundation support so many great local initiatives,” said Trent Hills Mayor Bob Crate.
There was a lot of discussion among those attending about what big project the foundation should support next, now that the rec centre is open. If we take Premier Doug Ford at his word that we will soon be getting the go ahead for a new hospital, I suspect the charitable focus in our community will be on the campus of care as it takes shape on the west side of Campbellford.
This year’s grant total was up slightly from $143,541.62 in 2024. Since 2003, the foundation has given out $4.8 million, while growing its funds. You can read the details about all 17 grants on the foundation’s website here. The grants are capped at $5,000 each and are only available to local charitable groups, though some charities partner with other organizations on projects.
Five Job Opportunity for Youth grants totalled $24,700 and the 12 Community Impact Grants totalled $54,444.51. In addition, the Municipal Fund directed $66,200.50 to financing the Sunny Life centre.
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