Spruce the Bruce offers $125,000 in community development grants Applications are now being accepted from eligible businesses, property owners and community partners for $125,000 in Bruce County Spruce the Bruce grants to revitalize and boost downtowns in eight county municipalities, including Saugeen Shores. Bruce County has $125,000 of Spruce the Bruce funding available to do all that, and more, with the Feb. 2 opening of applications for the funds. Article content “Spruce the Bruce helps build vibrant, welcoming and inclusive communities,” said Heather Hyde, Bruce County’s Economic Development Manager. There’s always high demand for the grants so Bruce County advises that applications are made early as funding approvals are on a first-come-first-served basis for complete applications. Each year there’s high demand for the grants, so Bruce County recommends making early applications since funding approvals are made on a first-come-first-served basis for complete applications.