The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Impact Award. This annual award supports innovative, community-driven projects that strengthen communities, create lasting impact, and enhance quality of life across Southeastern Alberta.
The 2026 Community Impact Award supports innovative projects that create lasting, positive change across the region.
The Community Impact Award provides a one-time grant of $35,000 to charities or non-profit organizations that support a bold, forward-thinking project that goes beyond day-to-day operations. The award is designed for initiatives that address significant community needs and demonstrate long-term impact, collaboration, and sustainability.
Last year’s Community Impact Award was presented to McMan Youth, Family & Community Services (South Region) to support the development of the Kickstand youth hub in Medicine Hat, including enhancements to the kitchen space. The project reflects the kind of innovative, community-driven work the award was designed to support.
Applications may be submitted to CFSEA’s online grant portal and must serve one or more of the following areas:
- Medicine Hat & District
- Brooks & District (County of Newell)
- Special Areas 2, 3, 4, and the MD of Acadia
- Cypress County
- County of Forty Mile
Important Dates:
- Grant Cycle Opens: January 5, 2026, at 12:00 pm
- Full Application Deadline: February 6, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
All submissions will be reviewed through a competitive process, with final funding decisions approved by CFSEA’s Board of Directors.
For additional information about eligibility criteria and application guidelines, visit our Community Impact Award’s page.