2020 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:

FACS Foundation

Renovation to multi-purpose and life skills training rooms used by the children/youth in-care programs.
$20,000 Received.
facsniagarafoundation.org

GAMRU South Shore Search and Rescue

GAMRU South Shore Search & Rescue

Rescue and safety equipment (floatation suits).
$6,000 Received.
www.gamru.ca

Heartland Forest Nature Experience

New concrete walkways increasing the accessibility of their outdoor facilities.
$27,800 Received.
heartlandforest.org

ldanr - Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara Region

Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara

Furniture for new location at the Pathstone Mental Health facility in St. Catharines.
$14,000 Received.
ldaniagara.org

Port Colborne Operatic Society

Port Colborne Operatic Society

LED lighting equipment for their use as well as the community’s use.
$19,100 Received.
www.portcolborneoperaticsociety.com

Project Share

Good New Breakfast – title sponsorship.
$10,000 Received.
projectshare.ca

Welland Legion

New windows.
$14,000 Received.
www.wellandlegionbr4.com

Wellspring Niagara

Starry Niagara Gala – Presenting sponsor.
$10,000 Received.
wellspring.ca/niagara