The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is accepting grant applications for the Community Priorities, Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life, and Youth in Action grant programs.
“We look forward to seeing the various initiatives our community brings forward through applications this spring” foundation executive director Charleen Davidson said. “There are so many great organizations doing fantastic work across Southwestern Alberta, and we are proud to be able to support that work through our grants programs.”
The Community Priorities Fund is the community foundation’s largest granting program.
Through two annual calls for applications, this fund will distribute over $500,000 this year to charities and other qualified donees throughout southwestern Alberta.
Applications are due by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15.
The Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life supports projects and initiatives from community organizations committed to sustaining a high quality of life throughout rural southwestern Alberta.
This fund grants to rural projects that demonstrate or provide innovation, community collaboration, education, or training.
Applications are due by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15.
Youth in Action Grants empower youth by encouraging collaboration on a project that will have a positive impact on the community.
The projects funded by this grant program must be initiated, led, and organized by individuals (or a group) 25 years of age or younger, in collaboration with a charity or school.
Applications are due by 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 28.
Anyone who is interested in learning about the application process is encouraged to attend a free grant information session on Thursday, Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom. RSVP to grants@cflsa.ca. The Zoom link will be shared upon registration confirmation.
More information on eligibility, funding criteria, and access to the applications for grants at the community foundation is at https://cflsa.ca/grants.
