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Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Lanfine Wind Community Grant Fund
Funding for local community initiatives in southeastern Alberta
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : December 5, 2025
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding for charitable and non-profit initiatives that support local priorities in the Lanfine Wind service area. It supports capital, operating, program, and special one-time costs for projects focused on community well-being, youth, environment, and Indigenous communities.
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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
- Closing date : December 5, 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
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community initiatives for First Nations and Métis people
- Local community events, facilities, and programs
- Environmental stewardship and education projects
- Youth education, recreation, leadership, and skill-building programs
- Health and wellness initiatives for families, seniors, and vulnerable populations
Documents Needed
- Budget template
- Declaration of affiliation, if applicable
- Final report template for previous Lanfine Wind funding, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Municipalities
- School divisions
- Non-profit organizations that partner with a qualified donee
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside Special Area No. 3, the Town of Oyen, or the Municipal District of Acadia
- Organizations with outstanding final reports from a previous Lanfine Wind Community Grant cycle
- Applicants that are not charities, municipalities, school divisions, or eligible non-profits with a qualified donee partner
Eligible expenses
- Capital costs
- Operating costs
- Program costs
- Special one-time costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Core administrative expenses
- Political activities
- Religious activities
- Debt repayment
- Endowments
- Retroactive costs
- Projects outside the eligible service area
Eligible geographic areas
- Special Area No. 3
- The Town of Oyen
- The Municipal District of Acadia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an Advisory Committee.
- Eligible applications are reviewed and recommendations are made to the Board of Directors.
- Applicants are notified after Board approval.
- Successful applicants must sign a Grant Agreement before funds are released.
- Feedback may be provided upon request for unsuccessful applicants.
Additional information
- Applicants may request the amount needed for their project, but full funding is not guaranteed.
- Successful applicants must sign a Grant Agreement before funds are released.
- Final reports are due within 12 months through the online Grant Portal.
- Oral applications may be submitted virtually for applicants needing accommodation.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Lanfine Wind Community Grant Fund Program
What is the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Lanfine Wind Community Grant Fund?
This program provides funding for charitable and non-profit initiatives that support local priorities in the Lanfine Wind service area. It supports capital, operating, program, and special one-time costs for projects focused on community well-being, youth, environment, and Indigenous communities.
Who is eligible for the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Lanfine Wind Community Grant Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Lanfine Wind Community Grant Fund program, you must:
Located in the service area
Eligible charity or non-profit
No outstanding final reports
What expenses are eligible under Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Lanfine Wind Community Grant Fund?
Community initiatives for First Nations and Métis people
Local community events, facilities, and programs
Environmental stewardship and education projects
Youth education, recreation, leadership, and skill-building programs
Health and wellness initiatives for families, seniors, and vulnerable populations
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Lanfine Wind Community Grant Fund?
You can contact Community Foundation of Medicine Hat and Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA).
Where is the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Lanfine Wind Community Grant Fund available?
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Lanfine Wind Community Grant Fund program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Lanfine Wind Community Grant Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Lanfine Wind Community Grant Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Lanfine Wind Community Grant Fund?
Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Lanfine Wind Community Grant Fund is funded by Community Foundation of Medicine Hat and Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA)