FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS

Funds Available for Community Projects!

The WindsorEssex Community Foundation announces the release of applications for their 2010 Community Impact Grants. Organizations can apply online for grants of between $2,000 and $10,000 by visiting their website at www.wecf.ca

Applications must be submitted by 4:30 pm on August 13th, 2010.

The foundation will seek to fund programs and projects which:

- involve collaboration and partnerships,

-build on existing community strengths and assets,

-respond to clearly identified local needs,

-strive for a significant and lasting impact on our community,

-benefit a wide audience,

-use resources efficiently and effectively,

-and, show innovation, creativity and a degree of risk.


The foundation takes a broad view of what communities need to succeed and provide grants for projects in:

-Arts, Culture and Heritage

-Education and Literacy

-Health and Human Service

-Environment

-Recreation

-Children and Youth

-Community Development

“It is invigorating to be able to support so many vital community assets, especially at this time,” states Susan Easterbrook, Chair of the Foundation’s Grants Committee. “Our committee looks forward to reviewing all the creative project ideas we know will come in.”

The WindsorEssex Community Foundation (WECF) is a perpetual community trust that manages donated funds, makes grants to support community programs, and facilitates working relationships between community organizations.

As one of Canada’s 165 community foundations, your Community Foundation helps Canadians invest in building strong and resilient places to live, work, and play. In 2009, Community Foundations across Canada provided $176 million in support of local priorities and organizations. Your Community Foundation is committed to helping make Windsor-Essex a better place to live, work, play and grow.


For further information please contact:

Mike Morency, Communications and Grants Coordinator

WindsorEssex Community Foundation

2575 Ouellette Place

Windsor, ON N8X 1L9

Phone: 519-255-6572

Fax: 519-255-6936

mmorency@wecf.ca

or visit www.wecf.ca

 

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