Spruce the Bruce Applications Now Open! Posted by Ginny Henry | March 15, 2013 | Bruce, County, downtown, grants, revitalization, Spruce-the_Bruce The deadline for the first intake of Spruce the Bruce grants is March 31, 2013. Geared to revitalize downtowns in Bruce County, the Spruce the Bruce team offers expertise, policy development as well as grants. Visit the website for more info.