The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) is pleased to announce that $568,052 has been distributed to charities across the region through its Fall 2025 granting cycle, supporting initiatives that strengthen vibrant, healthy, and caring communities across Southeastern Alberta.
Julie Friesen, Vice Chair of CFSEA, welcomes grantees, donors, volunteers, and community partners at the 26th Annual Chair’s Reception.
This fall, $199,877 was awarded through CFSEA’s Community Grants program, supporting 24 organizations in areas such as youth mentorship, housing stability, mental health, arts and culture, food security, and newcomer integration. Of this amount, $118,156 was directed to charities in Medicine Hat and Redcliff.
Medicine Hat and Redcliff Community Grant recipients received their awards last Thursday at the 26th Annual Chair’s Reception, where donors, volunteers, community partners, and grant recipients gathered to celebrate the impact of local philanthropy. Rural recipients were recognized at their own local events in Brooks & District, Prairie Crocus (Special Areas No. 2, 3, 4, and M.D. of Acadia), Cypress County, and the County of Forty Mile.
“Community Grants reflect the generosity of donors who entrust us to direct funding where it’s needed most,” says Jesse Prince, Chair of CFSEA’s Grants Committee. “Our committee carefully reviewed applications from across the region, prioritizing impact, alignment with local needs, and our Vital Signs focus areas. We are honoured to support organizations that are working every day to strengthen our communities.”
Community Grants are made possible through Field of Interest Funds and donations directed to CFSEA’s Community Grants Fund, which supports the greatest needs across the region. In addition to Community Grants, CFSEA also distributed funding through donor-advised funds, designated funds, agency funds, and student scholarships, all of which contributed to the overall $568,052 granted this fall.
Fall 2025 Community Grant Recipients
Medicine Hat & Redcliff – $118,156
- Southeastern Alberta Search & Rescue Association (SEASAR) – Operation Lifeline – $14,000
- Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta – Southland Build – $10,000
- CAREERS: The Next Generation Foundation – Future Ready Work-Integrated Learning – $2,500
- Redcliff Action Society for Youth (Redcliff Youth Centre) – Digital Access & Safety Enhancement – $8,773
- Unison at Veiner Centre – Community Kitchen Program – $8,500
- Closer to Home Community Services Society – In Care Home Furnace Replacement – $10,000
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Medicine Hat & District – Rural Capacity Building – $15,000
- Medicine Hat Public School Division – Kiskihkeyimowin 2026 – $5,000
- Ever Active – Resettlement Through Recreation Leadership – $5,800
- Alberta Ballet – Youth Outreach Classes – $13,158
- Medicine Hat SPCA – Emergency Boarding – $3,000
- Shortgrass Library System – You Belong Musical Experience – $8,800
- Our Collective Journey – Youth Resilience Through Art and Motion – $13,625
Prairie Crocus Region (Special Areas 2, 3, and 4, & the MD of Acadia) – $29,500
- Neutral Hills Community Adult Learning Society – Community Care Cupboard – $5,000
- Hanna Food Bank Association – Immigrant and Multi-Generational Needs – $3,500
- Oyen & District Senior Citizens Association – Electrical Kitchen Renovations – $10,000
- Project REACH – Mental Health Capacity Building in Schools – $11,000
Cypress County – $15,000
- Eagle Butte Parent Association – Bleacher Replacement – $10,000
- Dunmore Equestrian Society – Accessibility Enhancements – $5,000
Brooks & District – $29,075
- Prairie Rose Hospice Palliative Care Society – Comfort Care Enhancements – $5,000
- Brooks & District Women’s Safe Shelter – New Roots Volunteer Initiative – $12,000
- Scandia Community Centre – Centre Renovations – $10,000
- Crossroads Clinic Association – Newcomer PAP/Prenatal Program – $2,075
County of Forty Mile – $8,146
- Bow Island Golden Age Club – AED Installation & Bus Service Project – $8,146