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Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Impact Award
Funding for innovative community-impact projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : January 6, 2025
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program offers a one-time award of up to $35,000 to support bold, innovative community projects in Southeastern Alberta. It funds initiatives that address priorities such as work and economy, mental health, substance abuse, and basic needs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : January 6, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- 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
- Innovative projects that create positive, lasting community change.
- Initiatives addressing work and economy, mental health, substance abuse, and basic needs.
- Projects focused on rural priorities such as healthcare access, housing availability, and social isolation.
Documents Needed
- Online application submission
- Project presentation, if selected as a finalist
- Completed project budget, if invited to present
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Municipalities
- School divisions
- Non-profit or grassroots organizations partnered with a qualified donee
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without service delivery in Southeastern Alberta
- Non-profits that are not partnered with a qualified donee
- Applicants with outstanding final reports from a previous Community Impact Award grant
Eligible geographic areas
- Southeastern Alberta
- Cypress County
- County of Newell
- Special Areas No. 2, 3, and 4
- M.D. of Acadia
- County of Forty Mile
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a CFSEA committee after the deadline.
- Up to four finalists are selected to provide additional information and a presentation.
- Final decisions are made after Board approval.
- Applicants are notified of the outcome within two months of the deadline.
- Successful applicants must sign a Grant Agreement before funds are released.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted once per year, starting in early January.
- Up to four finalists may be invited to provide additional information and a presentation.
- Oral applications may be submitted virtually.
- Technical support is available for applicants using the online portal.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Impact Award Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Impact Award. 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 Southeastern Alberta - Community Impact Award?
This program offers a one-time award of up to $35,000 to support bold, innovative community projects in Southeastern Alberta. It funds initiatives that address priorities such as work and economy, mental health, substance abuse, and basic needs.
Who is eligible for the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Impact Award program?
To be eligible for the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Impact Award program, you must:
Registered charity or qualified donee partner
Serves Southeastern Alberta
Innovative project with community impact
What expenses are eligible under Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Impact Award?
Innovative projects that create positive, lasting community change.
Initiatives addressing work and economy, mental health, substance abuse, and basic needs.
Projects focused on rural priorities such as healthcare access, housing availability, and social isolation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Impact Award?
You can contact Community Foundation of Medicine Hat and Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA).
Where is the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Impact Award available?
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Impact Award program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Impact Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Impact Award is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Impact Award?
Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Impact Award is funded by Community Foundation of Medicine Hat and Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA)