Grant applications are being accepted by the Community Foundation for the Community Priorities and Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life grants programs.
The Community Priorities Fund is made up from unrestricted gifts to the Community Foundation, and it supports the needs of the day.
Last year, this fund awarded over $565,000 through two separate calls for funding. This spring, it has $350,000 available for charities and other qualified donees to support their important work throughout the region. Applications are due Mar. 16.
The Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life supports projects and initiatives from community organizations committed to sustaining a high quality of life in rural southwestern Alberta, awarded over $317,000 last year.
It has $170,000 available to support the rural community this spring. Applications are also due Mar. 16.
Executive Director Charleen Davidson says it’s exciting to see the many wonderful initiatives taking place across southwestern Alberta. “It’s even more exciting to be able to support those initiatives through our grants programs.”
All applicants are strongly encouraged to reach out to the Community Foundation’s Grants Coordinator Caitlin Gajdostik to discuss their project prior to applying at 403-328-5297 or grants@cflsa.ca.
There will be a free grant information session on Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Please RSVP by email.
For more information visit cflsa.ca/grants.
