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The Melton Foundation — General Funding
Community funding for Alberta organizations
Last Update: May 21, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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
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
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