Applicants for funding must be tax exempt under the provisions of Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code or publicly owned tax-exempt organizations. Tax-exempt status must exist at time of grant application.

The Foundation as a general rule does not allocate funds to organizations more
than once in a calendar year unless there are unusual circumstances.

The Foundation will consider funding for:

• Health-supporting basic medical health needs.
• Human Services-aiding families, youth, seniors, the disabled and the disadvantaged
• Social-where there is a social need and where the results will benefit our community and society at large.

The Foundation will generally not fund the following:

• Organizations outside the Greater Brandon Community
• Individuals, unless a scholarship or board approved hardship
• Political organizations or political campaigns
• Scientific research
• Capital campaigns
• Tickets for any fundraising event or advertising space in programs or publications
• Start up organization funding
• Sponsorships for fundraising events

PROCESS

• The application will be online at our website www.brandonfoundation.com.
• Grants will be awarded semi-annualy, approved by the Board of Directors and Trustees.
• Grant Application deadlines are April 1st and October 1st of each year.
• Application review by Board of Directors and Trustees with possible site visit.
• Final determination by Board of Directors and Trustees by May 31st and November 30th each year.

Grant Application
Complete the grant application.

Once reviewed for accuracy, it will be forwarded to each Board Member to review and rate
prior to board meeting.