Healthy Communities Initiative
CFSEA Takes Part in a New Healthy Communities Initiative COVID-19 has seriously impacted our access and use of public spaces which are the glue to our communities. They are a big part of what makes communities safe, vibrant and...
Investment Readiness Program
Applications are now closed. ABOUT The Investment Readiness Program (IRP) is part of a national initiative led by Community Foundations of Canada and funded by the Government of Canada to provide non-repayable capital to social purpose...
COVID Prevention
Office Guidelines To prepare our visitors, our staff and our office to provide the safest environment possible, the following steps are being taken for the prevention of Covid 19: UPDATED GUIDELINES - November 2020 Office remains open...
Emergency Community Support Fund
Applications are now closed for the Emergency Community Support Fund UPDATE: November 2020 A total of $516,460 was distributed to organizations across southeast Alberta working with populations disproportionately affected by the...
Spring 2020 Re-purposing Grants
CFSEA Spring Re-purposing Emergency Funding The Community Foundation grants $100,030 in emergency funding to 18 charities across the region. CFSEA Board of Directors are pleased to announce $100,030 in emergency funding to...
Youth Vital Conversations
In partnership with RBC Foundation and Community Foundations Canada, we are hosting a number of Vital Conversations for youth ages 15-29. February 10th and 11th 10am - 2pm Medicine Hat College and Brooks Campus ...
New Fund: The Mustard Seed
The Mustard Seed Agency Fund It was announced in the Fall of 2019 that The Champion Centre, the Oasis Café and Hope Street Compassionate Ministry would now be operating under the umbrella of The Mustard Seed. The focus of the Mustard...
New Fund: HALO Air Ambulance
HALO Air Ambulance Agency Fund Thank you to retired farmers, Marvin and Jean Fischer for their generosity in establishing an open Agency Fund with HALO Air Ambulance. “HALO has been important to me for a number of years and it is vital...
RBC Future Launch Community Challenge
Today's problems need more than yesterday's solutions. We need bold new thinking to help meet the challenges of the future. Recently the RBC Future Launch Community Challenge saw youth-led projects apply for funding to make an impact...
Vital Conversations Report Back to the Community
Vital Conversations can serve as a springboard to strengthen local relationships, develop new partnerships and determine funding priorities. In October 2018 our community of Medicine Hat gathered for a facilitated discussion to learn...
New Fund: Strikeout Stigma
Mason Close was an incredible young man, loved by all who knew him. He impacted the lives of many young people through his love of sport and coaching. Mason also silently struggled with anxiety and knew of the stigma attached to mental...
Community Impact Award
The CFSEA’s Community Impact Award is a $25,000 grant designed for agencies with new and innovative project ideas that show creativity and leadership in supporting a vibrant, healthy, caring community. In 2019, CFSEA was pleased to...