Brant Community FoundationEST. 1997 · BRANTFORD, ONTARIO

Brant Community Foundation

Building our Community, Investing in the Future

Our mission is to award meaningful and impactful grants to ensure community vitality across Brantford, Brant County, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

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Our 2025 Impact

Total Endowment Funds
$29,928,851
Total Gifts Received in 2024/2025
$409,703
Organizations Supported in 2024/2025
95
Number of Grants Awarded
186
Total Grants Awarded
$1,212,749
Active Funds
112
Grants Awarded Since Inception
$9,740,768
New Funds
2

Figures exactly as published by the Foundation in its 2025 Impact summary.

What We Do

Three roles, one community

Endowment Building

We work with donors as community builders, matching their interests with community needs to help them put their charitable interests into action.

Grant Making

We are a 360-degree grant maker. We provide essential support to the broadest range of programs and services that contribute to the quality of life in our community, including shelter and sustenance, health and education, arts, culture and heritage, and so much more.

Community Convening & Leadership

We bring community together to share knowledge that helps strengthen philanthropy and better respond to the changing needs of our community.

Get Involved

Where do you fit?

I am a donor

Support a cause you are truly passionate about to help build a thriving, inclusive community for all.

How to Give

I am interested in grants

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For Advisors

Next step

Give once. Grant forever.

A gift to the endowment is held permanently and granted out year after year. Start with the ways to give, or open a fund in your name.

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