Community Grants

With the establishment of the BEMC Community Grants program in 2003, we expanded our commitment to improving the quality of life in our community. The Community Grants are funded by the proceeds of our auction at the Annual Meeting in September of each year. The goal is to lend a helping hand or provide seed money for worthwhile projects in five major areas: family services, civic and community programs, cultural and arts programs, emergency services and economic development.

Applications are accepted only between January 15 and February 15 of each year, with grants awarded in March/April.  Sample application package is below.

HOW TO APPLY:  Click here for the NEW ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS.  Online applications strongly encouraged.  See Guidelines!

Note: Application may be saved and edited prior to submitting. To save, choose "Save for Later" located at the end of the application. You may return at a later date and edit as needed.  When your application is complete and you have added any attachments, print a copy for your records and choose "Submit". Once an application has been submitted, it cannot be edited.

For existing users, please sign in.
To complete a new application, click here.

Download Application Form  (pdf file)
Download Guidelines  (pdf file)

INFO ON PRIOR GRANTS:

BEMC Community Grants for 2011 (article)

2010 Community Grant Awards (article)

Community Grants Archives (link)

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