Community Grants Program
2025 Community Grants Program Recipients
We are pleased to present the selected recipients of this year’s BCM Insurance Community Grants Program. These organizations embody our commitment to fostering a positive impact within our community. Through rigorous selection by the BCM Grant Committee, the following recipients have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their causes, aligning closely with our values and mission. We extend our congratulations and look forward to supporting their continued success.
The following is a list of the organizations that have been selected as this year’s grant recipients:
LGL Links for Greener Learning
Event Name: Earth Day 2025 Our Power, Our Planet
Event Date: April 16th, 2025
Links for Greener Learning is an environmental charity organization dedicated to serving the community through the promotion of eco-friendly and sustainable practices.
$5,000 Received
Links for Greener Learning-Food insecurity-workshops
TASC
Event Name: TASC Niagara Presents Beauty and The Beast
Event Date: April 25-26, 2025 / May 2-3, 2025
TASC Niagara, a non-profit organization established in 1998, provides musical, dramatic, and social opportunities for people with disabilities and their families.
$5,000 Received
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Pelham Art Festival
Event Name: Pelham Art Festival 2025
Event Date: May 9th, 2025
Beginning its 38th year in 2025, the Pelham Art Festival show and sale is a showcase of original artwork by Canadian fine art artists and artisans.
$5,000 Received
Pelham Art Festival
Niagara-On-The-Lake Public Library
Event Name: The Ultimate Summer Kickoff 2025: Celebrating 225 Years
Event Date: June 7th, 2025
The NOTL Public Library is a team of professional staff and community volunteers providing programs and services that bring people together, foster creativity and encourage lifelong learning.
$5,000 Received
Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
Niagara Jazz Fest
Event Name: Niagara Jazz Festival
Event Date: June 29th, 2025
Niagara Jazz Festival is an award-winning not-for-profit music festival dedicated to celebrating jazz and world music throughout the year with a summer festival in June.
$5,000 Received
Niagara Jazz Festival | presented by TD Ready Commitment
Friends of Fort George
Event Name: Celebrate Canada Day
Event Date: July 1st, 2025
The Friends of Niagara National Historic Sites, Inc. (more commonly known as the Friends of Fort George) is a non-profit, cooperating association that was started in 1987.
$5,000 Received
The Friends of Fort George | Niagara-on-the-Lake
Victim Services Niagara
Event Name: 2nd Annual Police vs Fire Softball Charity Classic
Event Date: August 15th, 2025
VSN is a community-based, non-profit organization made up of over 100 dedicated volunteer crisis responders. VSN provides victims with support, information and referrals at no cost.
$5,000 Received
Victim Services Niagara
Caledonia Fair
Event Name: 153rd Caledonia Fair
Event Date: September 25th, 2025
The Caledonia Agricultural Society was established as a non-profit organization under the Agricultural and Horticultural Organizations Act in 1873. Haldimand County’s oldest community organization with many member families spanning four or more generations.
$5,000 Received
Join the Caledonia Fair
Community Crew
Event Name: Trunk or Treat
Event Date: October 26th, 2025
Community Crew provides nutritious lunches and hope throughout the school year to children who need it most. Our program helps to empower children and unite businesses and supporters through community engagement.
$5,000 Received
Community Crew
Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre
Event Name: Brave Hearts Gala
Event Date: November 7th, 2025
Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara provides a safe place for children and youth who have been abused to receive support and services. Their work is crucial in helping victims heal and advocating for the prevention of child abuse.
$5,000 Received
Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara
BCM’s involvement in these events across the Niagara region & Haldimand reflects our deep-rooted commitment to fostering community growth, supporting local culture, and advocating for the well-being of all community members. Our participation not only amplifies the reach and visibility of the brand but also strengthens our bonds with the community we are privileged to serve.
Through these partnerships, BCM continues to build upon our legacy of community engagement, demonstrating our dedication to making a positive impact. As we move forward, we remain committed to supporting initiatives that align with our values, contributing to the vibrant community of Niagara, and reinforcing our position as a leader in community support and development.
-BCM Grant Committee.
