For 100 years and four generations, E. Bourassa and Sons have had the honour of serving the  Saskatchewan agriculture community. This feat is a testament to the hard-working Saskatchewan families, farmers and communities that have worked with us and supported our family’s journey since 1924.

E. Bourassa & Sons is thrilled to be celebrating 100 years in business. As a token of our appreciation for your support over the past century, we are excited to announce the E. Bourassa and Sons Community Development Fund. This fund will donate $100,000 in 2024, to local organizations that seek to drive change in their community.

Purpose

The Community Development Fund is available to assist community groups within E. Bourassa & Sons’ trade area, with new or existing projects where additional funding is needed. We will provide financial support to start something new, assist with ongoing development in the community or make large purchases currently not possible.
 

Guidelines

E. Bourassa & Sons is a multi-generational family business rooted in southern Saskatchewan. At the heart of everything we do is people and our local communities. It is people and local communities that have helped shape who we are and how far we have come. Applicants must be local to communities/organizations inside E. Bourassa & Sons’ trade territories and must share similar values including Family, Community, and Youth in Agriculture.
 

Please note, funds will not be considered for:

Political or religious organizations and affiliated activities.
Requests that are primarily for personal gain.
Travel expenses for sports and recreation groups.
Requests for funds to support operational costs or debt servicing (rent, wages, and utilities).
 

Funding Amounts

Minimum funding request per group/organization: $2,500
Maximum funding request per group/organization: $20,000
 

Application & Funding Deadlines

Applications must be submitted by May 15, 2024 at 11:59pm.
The recipient (s) of Community Development Funds will be announced at the 100th Anniversary Events between June 18th and June 27th.
 

How to Apply

Community Development Fund applications must be submitted through our online application to be considered for funding. You must submit a video that includes the following details:
           1. Tell us about your organization. What is your mission, vision, or values?
           2. How does your group support your community?
           3. Who will benefit from the funds? And how will the money be used?
           4. How have you raised funds for your organization?
           5. How much funding do you require to reach your organization's goals?
           6. Please include any other information you feel would be helpful in the evaluation process.

*Video Submissions ONLY
         - Video Length: Maximum 5 minutes
         - Video Resolution: Minimum 720p / 16:9 / 1280 x 720
*Only one application per group/organization.
*You may receive funds in full or in part.

Applicants and Recipients of the Community Development Fund will be required to celebrate and share
information about their group/organization through:

        ● Photo and video; cheque presentations, event/ fundraising photos, social media posts
        ● Promotion/interaction on social media
        ● Media releases
        ● Signage
        ● One-on-one communication

Frequently Asked Questions

       ● What will I receive if I win the Community Growth Fund?
             ○ You are eligible to receive a minimum of $2,500 to $20,000
       ● When do the video applications need to be submitted?
             ○ Applications must be submitted by May 15, 2024 at 11:59pm.
       ● When will we know if we are the lucky recipient?
             ○ The recipient (s) of Community Development Funds will be contacted the week of June 3rd and announced at the 100th Anniversary Events between June 18th and June 27th.
       ● Who Should Apply?
             ○ Community groups within E. Bourassa & Sons’ trade area, with new or existing projects where additional funding is needed.
       ● How do I submit my application?
             ○ Video applications must be submitted through our online application process to be considered for funding. Only YouTube video links will be accepted. No other forms of videos/ and or applications will be accepted.
 

E. Bourassa & Sons $100,000 Community Development Fund