Closed
Source verified July 19, 2026
Field Law Community Fund
Community funding for local impact projects
Latest source updateLast Update: July 19, 2026Latest change: The Home page now shows the 2026 application and voting schedule, and the available funding has changed from $85,000 to $80,000.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 19, 2026
Latest change: The Home page now shows the 2026 application and voting schedule, and the available funding has changed from $85,000 to $80,000.
Field Law Community Fund 2026 dates and funding updated
The Home page now shows the 2026 cycle, with applications opening on September 1, 2026, closing on October 9, 2026, voting opening on October 13, 2026, voting closing on November 20, 2026, and winners announced on December 8, 2026. The available funding for distribution across Alberta and the Northwest Territories has changed from $85,000 to $80,000, and the program link has been replaced with an Application Tips link.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Alberta, Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
Field Law Community Fund Program offers $80,000 in funding for local individuals, organizations, and projects across Alberta and the Northwest Territories. It supports community ideas with measurable impact, including education, healthcare, at-risk youth, homelessness, diversity, equality, women’s organizations, sports, and arts and culture.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta, Northwest Territories
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Women & girls
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New community initiatives with measurable local impact.
- Projects supporting education, healthcare, at-risk youth, homelessness, diversity, equality, women’s organizations, community, sports, arts and culture.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Project proposal describing the idea and its community impact
- Budget or cost breakdown
- Plan for how the funds will be managed
- Up to three photos of the project idea
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Groups
- Organizations
- Registered charities
- Not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Applicants based in Quebec
- Field Law partners, employees, and affiliates
- Immediate family or household members of those individuals
- Ideas promoting political parties, religious advocacy, hate, or unsafe activities
Eligible expenses
- Project-specific costs for a new community initiative
- Direct expenses needed to deliver the idea
- Costs clearly tied to the use of the awarded funds
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General operating expenses
- Staff salaries
- Overhead costs
- Ideas already funded by this program
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
- Northern Alberta
- Southern Alberta
- Northwest Territories
Selection criteria
- Community impact and number of people helped
- Fit with priority areas such as education, healthcare, youth, homelessness, women, community, sports, arts and culture
- Originality of the idea
- Clarity, practicality, and feasibility within the timeframe
- Online votes received
How to apply
- Step 1: Create an account
- Register on the program website.
- Step 2: Complete the online form
- Enter your idea, who it will benefit, and how the funds will be managed.
- Upload up to three photos.
- Step 3: Submit before the deadline
- Send the application through the website only.
- Step 4: Follow the review process
- Eligible ideas may move to public voting and panel review.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligible ideas participate in an online vote.
- Each idea is reviewed by a Community Market Judging Panel, which takes the number of votes received into consideration as part of its evaluation.
- The final decision regarding how the funding will be allocated lies with the Panels.
- Winners are announced on December 8, 2026.
Additional information
- The program is open in English and French.
- Applicants may submit more than one unique idea.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Field Law Community Fund Program
What is the Field Law Community Fund?
Field Law Community Fund Program offers $80,000 in funding for local individuals, organizations, and projects across Alberta and the Northwest Territories. It supports community ideas with measurable impact, including education, healthcare, at-risk youth, homelessness, diversity, equality, women’s organizations, sports, and arts and culture.
Who is eligible for the Field Law Community Fund program?
To be eligible for the Field Law Community Fund program, you must:
New community project
Measurable local impact
Applicant in Alberta or NWT
What expenses are eligible under Field Law Community Fund?
New community initiatives with measurable local impact.
Projects supporting education, healthcare, at-risk youth, homelessness, diversity, equality, women’s organizations, community, sports, arts and culture.
Who can I contact for more information about the Field Law Community Fund?
You can contact Field Law by email at communityfund@fieldlaw.com.
Where is the Field Law Community Fund available?
The Field Law Community Fund program is available the province of Alberta, Northwest Territories.
Is the Field Law Community Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Field Law Community Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Field Law Community Fund?
Field Law Community Fund is funded by Field Law