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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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Women & Girls Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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)