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Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Women & Girls Fund
Funding for women and girls initiatives
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : January 30, 2026
Location
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program supports initiatives that address the needs of women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals, with a focus on basic needs, health and safety, education, and diversity, equity and inclusion. It can support innovative new projects, short-term projects, seed funding for long-term projects, and related program or operating costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : January 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Red Deer
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that address basic needs or economic self-sufficiency for women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals.
- Health and safety programs for women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals.
- Education-focused initiatives for women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals.
- Systems and sustainable change efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Innovative new projects, short-term projects, and seed funding for longer-term initiatives.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated non-profit organizations
- Registered charities and other qualified donees
- First Nations Bands
- Municipalities designated as qualified donees
- Qualified donees applying on behalf of grassroots nonprofits, coalitions, networks, or groups
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without charitable status or qualified donee status, unless applying with a qualified partner.
- Organizations focused on partisan political activities.
- Organizations focused on direct religious activities only.
Eligible expenses
- Program and service costs directly related to the project.
- Core operational costs linked to the funded initiative.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Ongoing core administrative expenses.
- Partisan political activities.
- Singular direct religious activities.
- Endowment building.
- Fundraising expenses.
- Debt reduction.
- Emergency funding.
Eligible geographic areas
- Red Deer, Alberta region
- Areas within the catchment zone extending north to Maskwacis, south to Didsbury, west to Rocky Mountain House, and east to Coronation
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the Community Foundation of Central Alberta online grant portal.
- New users must create a new account before applying.
- If an account may already exist, applicants should contact the Grant Administrator instead of creating a duplicate account.
- Qualified donees may apply on behalf of grassroots nonprofits, coalitions, networks, or groups without charitable status.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Women & Girls Fund Program
What is the Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Women & Girls Fund?
This program supports initiatives that address the needs of women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals, with a focus on basic needs, health and safety, education, and diversity, equity and inclusion. It can support innovative new projects, short-term projects, seed funding for long-term projects, and related program or operating costs.
Who is eligible for the Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Women & Girls Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Women & Girls Fund program, you must:
Incorporated non-profit or qualified donee
Gender-based programming focus
Serving the Red Deer, Alberta region
What expenses are eligible under Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Women & Girls Fund?
Projects that address basic needs or economic self-sufficiency for women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals.
Health and safety programs for women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals.
Education-focused initiatives for women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals.
Systems and sustainable change efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Innovative new projects, short-term projects, and seed funding for longer-term initiatives.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Women & Girls Fund?
You can contact The Red Deer & District Community Foundation (CFCAB).
Where is the Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Women & Girls Fund available?
The Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Women & Girls Fund program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Women & Girls Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Women & Girls Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Women & Girls Fund?
Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Women & Girls Fund is funded by The Red Deer & District Community Foundation (CFCAB)