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The Melton Foundation — General Funding
Community funding for Alberta organizations
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Melton Foundation provides capital, operational, and program funding to support community-focused organizations in Alberta. It funds initiatives related to children and youth, community services, special needs, and religious organizations, primarily Catholic.
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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
Funds Providers
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
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Social Services
- Religious Congregations and Associations
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- People with disabilities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Children and youth education and well-being initiatives
- Community services supporting physical and emotional health
- Special needs groups and projects
- Religious activities and organizations, primarily Catholic
Documents Needed
- Name of organization
- Description of organization
- Type of project
- Contact person
- How the request meets the giving guidelines
- Amount requested
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta-based organizations
- Charities
- Religious organizations, primarily Catholic
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside Alberta, unless reviewed at the board’s discretion
Eligible expenses
- Capital costs
- Operational costs
- Program costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the Foundation’s giving guidelines
- Fit with the Foundation’s focus areas
- Board review and discretion for requests outside core criteria
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare request
- Gather the required organization and project information.
- Explain how the request meets the giving guidelines.
- Step 2: Submit request
- Send the donation request by mail, fax, or email.
- Submit the request by September 30 for annual consideration.
- Step 3: Board review
- The board reviews requests annually in the fall.
- Sensitive requests may be reviewed as needed.
Processing and Agreement
- Requests are reviewed and decided on by the board of directors annually in the fall.
- Sensitive timelines may be reviewed as needed when aligned with the Foundation’s focus areas.
- Charities may need to submit reports or updates.
Additional information
- Requests outside the main giving criteria may be reviewed at the board’s discretion.
- Donation requests with sensitive timelines may be reviewed as needed.
- Charities must provide reports or updates.
- Reports and updates may affect future donations.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Melton Foundation — General Funding Program
What is the The Melton Foundation — General Funding?
The Melton Foundation provides capital, operational, and program funding to support community-focused organizations in Alberta. It funds initiatives related to children and youth, community services, special needs, and religious organizations, primarily Catholic.
Who is eligible for the The Melton Foundation — General Funding program?
To be eligible for the The Melton Foundation — General Funding program, you must:
Alberta-based organizations
Aligned with giving guidelines
What expenses are eligible under The Melton Foundation — General Funding?
Children and youth education and well-being initiatives
Community services supporting physical and emotional health
Special needs groups and projects
Religious activities and organizations, primarily Catholic
Who can I contact for more information about the The Melton Foundation — General Funding?
You can contact The Melton Foundation by email at jeni@meltonfoundation.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the The Melton Foundation — General Funding available?
The The Melton Foundation — General Funding program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the The Melton Foundation — General Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Melton Foundation — General Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the The Melton Foundation — General Funding?
The Melton Foundation — General Funding is funded by The Melton Foundation