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Burns Memorial Fund Community Grants
Supports Calgary children and youth development
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Overview
Burns Memorial Fund Community Grants support non-profit or charitable organizations in Calgary that advance the healthy development and future success of children and youth from low-income families. Funding covers one-time costs such as materials and equipment, staff training, technology upgrades, workshops, or pilot programs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Calgary
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects and initiatives that promote the healthy development and future success of children and youth from low-income families in Calgary.
Documents Needed
- Most recent financial statements
- Most recent annual report
- Current organization board of directors list
- Detailed project budget
- Incorporation and registration certificates and most recent T1044 NPO Information Return, if not a registered charity
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Charitable organizations
Eligible expenses
- One-time expenses
- Materials and equipment
- Staff training and capacity building
- Technology purchases or upgrades
- Workshops or summits
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
- Calgary
Selection criteria
- Video/audio submissions are assessed based on content rather than production quality.
- Audio should be clear so the request can be understood.
How to apply
1
Check eligibility
- Review the eligibility criteria to confirm your organization is a non-profit or charitable organization registered to operate in Alberta and currently operating in Calgary.
- Make sure your proposed project benefits children and youth living in low-income situations in Calgary.
2
Define funding request
- Choose the funding request type that best matches your project, such as materials and equipment, staff training and capacity building, technology purchases or upgrades, workshops or summits, pilot programs, or another option.
- Confirm that the request is for one-time expenses and that the project can be completed within one year of receiving funding.
3
Prepare application details
- Prepare the required information for your application, including organization details, project information, the funding amount requested, and a project description.
- If you are not a registered charity, contact Faye San Jose in advance, as specific requirements and guidance apply to nonprofits without charitable status.
4
Collect supporting documents
- Gather the required supporting documents: most recent financial statements, most recent annual report, current board of directors list, and a detailed project budget.
- If you are not a registered charity, also include incorporation and registration certificates and your most recent T1044 NPO Information Return.
5
Submit application
- Submit the completed application by email to communitygrants@burnsfund.com.
- For written applications, send the form and required attachments or links; for oral applications, include the requested email text and a YouTube link to your unlisted video or audio recording.
6
Await decision
- Wait for the grant decision, which is usually made within ten weeks of the application deadline.
- If needed, follow up with Faye San Jose to confirm receipt of your application if you do not receive an acknowledgment email.
Processing and Agreement
- Grant decisions are usually made within ten weeks of the application deadline.
- Completed applications will be acknowledged by email after submission.
- Successful applicants must submit a brief narrative report at the end of the project, including a financial report showing how grant funds were spent.
- Eligibility for future support depends on acceptance of the final report by BMF.
Additional information
- Organizations that are not charities must have a conversation with Faye San Jose in advance of application.
- Applications are due on May 1, 2026.
- Grant decisions are usually made within ten weeks of the application deadline.
- Successful applicants must submit a brief narrative report and a financial report at the end of the project.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Burns Memorial Fund Community Grants Program
What is the Burns Memorial Fund Community Grants?
Burns Memorial Fund Community Grants support non-profit or charitable organizations in Calgary that advance the healthy development and future success of children and youth from low-income families. Funding covers one-time costs such as materials and equipment, staff training, technology upgrades, workshops, or pilot programs.
How much funding can be received?
Burns Memorial Fund Community Grants Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Burns Memorial Fund Community Grants program?
To be eligible for the Burns Memorial Fund Community Grants program, you must:
Non-profit or charitable organizations registered to operate in Alberta.
Organizations currently operating in Calgary.
Projects benefiting children and youth living in low-income situations in Calgary.
What expenses are eligible under Burns Memorial Fund Community Grants?
Projects and initiatives that promote the healthy development and future success of children and youth from low-income families in Calgary.
Who can I contact for more information about the Burns Memorial Fund Community Grants?
You can contact The Burns Memorial Fund for Children (BMF) by email at fe.sanjose@burnsfund.com or by phone at 403-234-9396.
Where is the Burns Memorial Fund Community Grants available?
The Burns Memorial Fund Community Grants program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Burns Memorial Fund Community Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Burns Memorial Fund Community Grants is a undefined