Created in 2021, the Southgate Community Fund will enrich the quality of life for the people in the Township of Southgate through support of community projects, programs and charities.
The community fund is in place to empower the citizens of Southgate to:
- Keep their charitable donations working in the Township of Southgate
- Participate in shaping the future by supporting the needs of their own community
- Create a lasting legacy for generations to come
- Receive income tax receipts for donations
View the Southgate Community Fund Management Brochure here!
How does it work?
Your donation to the Southgate Community Fund is invested by Community Foundation Grey Bruce (CFGB). CFGB distributes the income earned from the capital of the fund through grants to applicable not-for-profit organizations within the Township of Southgate.
What can you donate?
- Gifts/pledges/donations
- A bequest in your will
- Life insurance policy/annuity
- Charitable remainder trust
- Securities/assets
- In memorial
Grant Process
- Local registered charities and non-profit groups with qualified sponsors can apply through CFGB Spring Community Grants
- Applications are reviewed by the Southgate Community Fund Review Committee and the Community Foundation Grey Bruce Review Team to select projects which best benefit the community
- These funds support projects only within the Township of Southgate. Project progress is monitored by CFGB and groups are accountable for wise use of funding.
Lean more about projects CFGB has supported through community granting, eligibility criteria, and deadlines to submit an application for a Community Grant.
Learn How
Contact Community Foundation Grey Bruce to learn how to donate at 519-371-7203 or email foundation@cfgb.ca
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