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Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation — General Funding
Funding for senior-focused programs in Alberta
Last Update: May 19, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding for programs that support seniors in Alberta, with a focus on health care, housing, and English as a second language. It supports registered charities delivering services in Alberta, and requests may receive partial or full funding.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Education
- Other Health Services
- Housing
Target groups
- Seniors
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Programs supporting seniors’ health care needs
- Programs supporting seniors’ housing needs
- Programs supporting English as a second language for seniors
Documents Needed
- Cover letter
- Completed grant application form
- Proof of charitable status
- Current year audited financial statement
- Annual report, if available
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Public charities
- Organizations incorporated and delivering services in Alberta
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside Alberta
- Organizations that are not registered charities
- Charities listed as revoked, annulled, or suspended
Eligible expenses
- Program support costs for senior services in health care, housing, or ESL
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General operating costs
- Non-program-specific expenses
- Capital budgets
- Capacity-building budgets
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Alignment with ARTCF’s mission and program categories.
- Potential to strengthen Alberta’s senior community beyond the grant period.
- Maximum community impact and long-term results.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review grant qualifications
- Confirm that your organization meets the foundation’s funding priorities and requirements.
- Step 2: Complete the application package
- Prepare the cover letter, grant application form, and required attachments.
- Step 3: Sign the checklist and mail the package
- Mail the signed checklist and completed application package to the Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation in Edmonton.
- Step 4: Await review
- The directors review applications on a quarterly basis.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Foundation’s directors on a quarterly basis.
- Applications without the required documents are rejected without review.
- Successful applicants are asked to sign a Grant Agreement.
Additional information
- Successful applicants must sign a Grant Agreement.
- Applications must be complete to be considered.
- Funding is generally limited to one year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation — General Funding Program
What is the Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation — General Funding?
This program provides funding for programs that support seniors in Alberta, with a focus on health care, housing, and English as a second language. It supports registered charities delivering services in Alberta, and requests may receive partial or full funding.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation — General Funding program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation — General Funding program, you must:
Active registered charity
Public charity for 3+ years
Services delivered in Alberta
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation — General Funding?
Programs supporting seniors’ health care needs
Programs supporting seniors’ housing needs
Programs supporting English as a second language for seniors
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation — General Funding?
You can contact Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation (ARTCF) by email at charitablefoundation@arta.net or by phone at none.
Where is the Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation — General Funding available?
The Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation — General Funding program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation — General Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation — General Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation — General Funding?
Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation — General Funding is funded by Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation (ARTCF)