One of the mandates of the Cranberry Festival is to give back to the community whenever possible. Each year the Festival receives applications for funding and awards funds based on a variety of criteria.
2008 Funding Recipients
| Bala & District Lioness Club | |
| Bala & District Lions Club | Ice Hockey for Girls - Bala |
| Bala & Area Figure Skating Club | Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce |
| Bala Community Centre | South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Foundation |
| Bala Communities in Bloom | Station 4 Firefighters - Torrance/Walker's Point |
| Bala Public Library | Station 3 Firefighters - Bala |
| Bala Santa Claus Parade | West Muskoka O.P.P. Food Drive |
| Bala Sports Centre | West Muskoka Ringette |
| Bala Youth Boxing Club | West Muskoka Soccer Club |