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Community Priorities Grants
Community-focused funding for Southwestern Alberta
Last Update: June 22, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
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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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
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Application Form
- Audited Financial Statement
- Operating Budget
- Project Quote
- List of Board and key staff members
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Federally registered charities
- Qualified donees with a business number
- Organizations applying in partnership with a 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 respond to emerging rather than ongoing needs
- Breadth and/or depth of community impact
- Community support and/or collaboration on the project
How to apply
- Use the online grants portal to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) or Project Proposal.
- Community Foundation staff will contact you to discuss your project.
- Once the project eligibility is approved and the proposal is ready, 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.
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).
Where is the Community Priorities Grants available?
The Community Priorities Grants program is available across Canada.
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)