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Community Priorities Grants
Community-focused funding for Southwestern Alberta
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Latest source updateLast Update: October 7, 2026Latest change: The Logon page now shows a Youth in Action deadline of October 15 at 4:00 p.m.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 7, 2026
Latest change: The Logon page now shows a Youth in Action deadline of October 15 at 4:00 p.m.
Youth in Action deadline added
The Logon page now includes a separate Youth in Action deadline of October 15 at 4:00 p.m., with the same weekend adjustment note used for the other listed deadlines. This adds a new explicit timeline item for Youth in Action on the grant login page.
Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Community Priorities Grants supports qualified donees in Southwestern Alberta through community-focused funding. It supports local organizations, equity, emerging needs, and projects with community impact or collaboration.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
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
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Documents Needed
- List of Board and key staff members
- Intermediary Agreement (if applying in partnership)
- Application Form
- Audited Financial Statement
- Operating Budget and Project Quote
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Federally registered charities
- Qualified donees with a business number (BN)
- Organizations applying in partnership with another registered charity, municipality or school district
Eligible expenses
- One-time costs to build capacity to fulfill the organization’s mission
- One-time capital costs, including equipment purchase, facility construction, and renovation projects
- One-time operating costs, such as funding to launch a pilot project
- Funding for the initial phase of a program that will be funded from other sources in the future
- Funding to strengthen the governance of the organization
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Core operating costs for ongoing programs and services, including administration expenses
- Fundraising events or activities, including general fundraising campaign contributions or sponsorship
- Retroactive expenses incurred prior to the final grants decision date
- Deficit reduction and endowment building
- Advertising and marketing
Eligible geographic areas
- Southwestern Alberta, within the region stretching from the U.S. border north to Arrowwood and from the B.C. border west to Grassy Lake
Selection criteria
- Support for local organizations
- Projects that support equity in the community
- Projects that are responsive to emerging, versus ongoing needs
- The breadth and/or depth of a project’s community impact
- Community support and/or collaboration of or on a project
How to apply
- Use our online application system to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) or Project Proposal to the Community Priorities Granting Program.
- Community Foundation staff will then contact you to discuss your project.
- Once the project’s eligibility has been approved and the project proposal is ready for submission, you will be invited to complete the full application.
Processing and Agreement
- The Community Priorities Committee reviews each application before making funding recommendations to the Board of Directors for final approval.
- All applicants are notified regardless of whether they receive funding.
- Funding is awarded approximately two months after the application deadline date.
Additional information
- If you receive funding, you can download the Community Foundation logo kit for use in recognition of funding received for your project.
- For questions, contact office@cflsa.ca or 403-328-5297.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Priorities Grants Program
What is the Community Priorities Grants?
Community Priorities Grants supports qualified donees in Southwestern Alberta through community-focused funding. It supports local organizations, equity, emerging needs, and projects with community impact or collaboration.
How much funding can be received?
Community Priorities Grants Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Priorities Grants program?
To be eligible for the Community Priorities Grants program, you must:
The applicant must be located within the eligible region or run programming there.
The applicant must be a CRA-recognized qualified donee.
Applicants without a CRA business number may apply with a registered charity, municipality, or school district.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Priorities Grants?
You can contact Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta (CFLSA) by email at grants@cflsa.ca or by phone at 403-328-5297.
Where is the Community Priorities Grants available?
The Community Priorities Grants program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Community Priorities Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Priorities Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Priorities Grants?
Community Priorities Grants is funded by Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta (CFLSA)