2021 Community Grants Program Recipients
The BCM annual community grant program is designed to support local organizations and initiatives that make a positive impact in the community. The grant recipients are carefully selected based on their mission, the impact they have on the community, and the sustainability of their project. The organizations and initiatives that receive funding through this program play a vital role in making our community a better place for everyone.
The following is a list of the organizations that have been selected as this year’s grant recipients:
Niagara Falls Community Soup Kitchen
Acquisition of a new refrigeration/freezer for their soup kitchen. In 2020 they served 53,637 meals.
$20,000 Received. Number of People Annually Impacted: 500
www.nfsoupkitchen.ca
Project Share
Sponsorship to annual Good News Breakfast (December 2021) (fundraiser).
$10,000 Received. Number of People Annually Impacted: 6,766
projectshare.ca
Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre
Organization works with youth who have been victims of violence. Grant for title sponsorship of October fundraising gala which will be televised.
$10,000 Received. Number of People Annually Impacted: 1,000
www.kristenfrenchcacn.org
Person Centred Care
Furnishings at their new location in Fort Erie to be used to enhance their respite and Day Services Programs used by children, youth, and adults.
$18,480 Received. Number of People Annually Impacted: 1,500
personcenteredcare.ca
Autism Niagara
An organization for children and youth living with autism. Grant for title sponsorship for their fundraising gala.
$5,000 Received. Number of People Annually Impacted: 500
www.autismontario.com/region/south
Carousel Players
Arts in education theatre company. Grant to sponsor their 50th Anniversary Festival in 2022.
$7,500 Received. Number of People Annually Impacted: 12,000 – 15,000
carouselplayers.com
Carousel Players
This organization provides lunches 1-2 times per week to children in 24 schools in Niagara. Title sponsorship for Break the Cycle fundraising event.
$7,500 Received. Number of People Annually Impacted: 1,200
www.communitycrew.ca
GAMRU
Variety of equipment used in their Lake Ontario rescue operations.
$4,705 Received. Number of People Annually Impacted: 96
www.gamru.ca
Links for a Greener Learning
Construction of accessible walkway to new greenhouse where food for low-income families who access their Good Food Box program is grown.
$10,000 Received. Number of People Annually Impacted: 14,400
linksforgreenerlearning.org
South Niagara Rowing Club
Title sponsorship – BCM Five Bridges Classic. Rowing event in Sept/21 geared to all ages.
$10,000 Received. Number of People Annually Impacted: 300 directly, over 5,000 indirectly
www.rowsnrc.ca
