SMART & CARING GRANTS

Smart and Caring Grants support communities across Southeastern Alberta by enhancing belonging of all citizens and strengthening the nonprofit and voluntary sectors. Donors choose this fund as a way to allocate their contributions to support the community’s greatest needs. In awarding grants, we conduct a comprehensive procedure to determine the most crucial community needs from data and evidence-based practice. Grants are then awarded based on potential impact and fund availability. 

Eligibility

Organizations who are registered with CRA as a qualified donee or apply in partnership with a qualified done to be eligible. 

How

Applications are filtered through a two-phase process, with details and links below. Organizations are strongly advised to attend our grant workshops, which are held twice a year. 

Deadlines

Spring Grant Cycle: March 15                                                                                        Fall Grant Cycle: October 1

If the deadline falls on a weekend, the application must be submitted by the Monday following at 12 noon.

Timeline

The applications are reviewed by a committee of volunteers who make grant recommendations to the Community Foundation’s Board of Directors. This takes approximately six-eight weeks and applicants will be informed of the result at that time.

How to Apply

Please read the grant application guidelines here and ensure your organization and project meet the eligibility requirements.

If you believe your project fits within the above criteria, we welcome you to complete Phase I and submit a one (1) page summary of the project proposal and include:

• a brief description of the project (Who, What, When, Where, How)
• the priority granting area(s) and strength(s) the project addresses
• the anticipated outcome(s)

A CFSEA staff member will then contact you to discuss the project.

Phase II: Once the project’s eligibility has been approved, you will be invited to complete the full application.

Please note:  any late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.