Attention Grant Seekers
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HCF Grants
The McCallum, McBride Fund
Purpose
The McCallum, McBride Fund was established by Peggy McBride, the granddaughter of the founder of Robinson's, Hamilton's long-time department store. When she died in 1978, she left her estate to her foundation (the McBride Foundation).
The McBride Foundation grew, thanks to additional financial contributions from friends of the foundation. Through these years, the McBride Foundation was managed by Peggy McBride's lawyer, Doug McCallum, with a Board of Directors of knowledgeable community volunteers. To honour Doug McCallum's key role in its development, the fund has been renamed and is now known as The McCallum, McBride Fund.
Priorities & Criteria
Applications are accepted to support projects in three fields:
- environmental protection,
- aid to abused women and children - by granting to projects that assist Women's shelters and hostels, and
- helping local organizations provide support to clients at Christmas.
Grants are available for an organization's equipment, special projects, research projects and building funds.
Preference is given to organizations based in Hamilton Ontario