The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) distributed over $487,000 through all their granting initiatives this fall. Of that amount, over $200,000 was given to 27 organizations through their Community Grants. Community Grants are application-based and recipients are selected by a Grants Committee comprised of Board and community members. Grants are awarded based on potential impact, fund availability, and alignment with the Vital Signs priority areas. The 2024 priorities are Connection & Belonging, Work & Economy, and Basic Needs including food, health, and housing. Community Grants support Southeastern Alberta by enhancing belonging of all citizens and strengthening the non-profit sector. Donors choose this fund as a way to allocate their contributions to support the community’s greatest needs.
“We are so grateful to work alongside the Rural Advisory Committees in Brooks, Cypress County, the County of Forty Mile, and Special Areas & MD of Acadia, to ensure the greatest needs in our communities are being supported. Thank you to our incredible group of volunteers who make up our Grants Committee.” – Glenda Hawthorne, CFSEA Grants Committee Chair
“Each grant awarded, and each donation received is a testament to the collective spirit of compassion and commitment that defines our community. Thank you to our donors, volunteers, and grant recipients for your remarkable contributions and for being the heart of our mission. Together, we are creating a vibrant, healthy, and caring community.” – Sydney Ratzlaff, Grants & Communications Coordinator
The next Community Grant cycle will open to applications in early February 2025, kicking off the grant cycle with a virtual workshop at noon on February 10, 2025.
To learn more, connect with CFSEA by calling 403.527.9038, emailing grants@cfsea.ca or by visiting cfsea.ca/community-grants/.
CFSEA is a registered charity that creates meaningful connections between donors and local charities for the permanent benefit of Southeastern Alberta.
For more information, please contact:
Chris Christie
Chris@cfsea.ca
403.527.9038