Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Glenrose Hospital Foundation (GHF)

The Glenrose Hospital Foundation is the philanthropic partner of the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, a major specialized rehab centre in Edmonton serving patients from across Alberta. The Foundation mobilizes private donations and community support to fund equipment, technology, research and capital projects that cannot be covered through regular hospital budgets. Its support spans orthopedic, geriatric, pediatric, stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and cardiac rehabilitation services.

Working closely with clinicians and leadership at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, the Foundation helps identify priority needs that will have the greatest impact on recovery and quality of life. Donor contributions are directed to innovative rehabilitation equipment, patient‑centred spaces, and research and innovation initiatives aimed at advancing human ability.

The Foundation plays a direct role in financing research and innovation at the Glenrose. As described on its Research & Innovation page, donor support is invested in projects involving smart rehabilitation technologies, wearable sensors, AI‑assisted therapy tools, virtual reality platforms, clinical trials and custom mobility solutions. These investments help translate promising ideas into validated tools and standard clinical practice.

Beyond equipment purchases, the Foundation explicitly supports research grants to individuals and organizations pursuing rehabilitation‑related research, as well as seed grants that spark bold new ideas and help recruit top research talent. Innovation grant funding since 2021 is tracked and highlighted, underscoring an ongoing portfolio of funded projects.

The Glenrose Hospital Foundation also stewards major initiatives and campaigns tied to specific hospital programs and facilities. Examples showcased on the site include the redevelopment of the Glenrose therapeutic pool, pediatric rehabilitation spaces such as the Chadi Centre and Imagination Centre, specialized procedure rooms, and assistive technology centres like the I CAN Centre. These initiatives typically combine government capital contributions with philanthropic funding for equipment, technologies and enhanced patient experience.

The Donation Allocation Policy outlines how restricted gifts are managed. The Foundation’s mandate is to raise funds for patient care enhancement, education, equipment, technology, research and capital projects at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Generally, 90% of restricted donations are applied as designated, while up to 10% may be retained for fundraising and administrative costs or redirected to the hospital’s highest priority needs. The Board of Trustees sets this percentage to ensure equitable cost recovery across funds, with specific exceptions for certain agreements, campaigns, gaming funds and grants.

The Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees and managed by a dedicated staff team, including a President & CEO and development and communications professionals. It publishes detailed annual reports each year, providing transparency on fundraising activities, funded projects and financial stewardship. This structure supports strong governance and clear accountability for how donor and grant funds are invested in advancing rehabilitation care.