How to Apply for a Grant

Applications Open

Sunday, September 1, 2024

Application Deadline

Monday, September 30, 2024

Decision Announced

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Submit Your Application

Areas of Interest

Our foundation focuses on several priority areas that reflect our commitment to fostering a more inclusive and supportive community.

Funding requests must fall under one of the following categories:

Animals and the Environment

  • Animal rescues and shelters
  • Wildlife rehabilitation and environmental conservation

Inclusion

  • 2SLGBTQIA+
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • New Canadians
  • People with diverse abilities
  • Other underserved communities

Youth

  • Mental and physical health
  • Education

Application Guidelines

We are committed to a transparent and fair grant application process. To ensure that your application is considered, please follow these guidelines:

Eligibility

  • We can fund only those organizations with Canada Revenue Agency charitable registration.
  • Our geographic focus is Calgary and area.
  • We support agencies providing services to people living in the Calgary region, and may consider supporting Calgary-based charities providing services elsewhere.

Funding Limitations

  • Our goal is to make grants that will have the greatest possible impact given our relatively small pool of funds.
  • A contribution from us must be critical to your success, and the impact of our grant must be measurable.
  • We do not provide funding for conferences or research.

Budget Needs

  • We normally give preference to organizations with operating budgets below $2 million per year.
  • We typically make grants in the range of $5,000 to $20,000.
  • We generally do not make grants to the same organization more than once per calendar year and typically do not grant operating dollars in consecutive years.

Funding Categories

Applications Open

Sunday, September 1, 2024

Application Deadline

Monday, September 30, 2024

Decision Announced

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Submit Your Application

How to Submit Your Application

  • Prepare Your Application: Ensure that your application includes all required documentation, including:
  • Official name and working name of the organization
  • Canada Revenue Agency charitable registration number for the organization
  • Background about your organization
  • The grant amount requested
  • A clear outline of how the grant will be used and its anticipated impact
  • The organization’s most recent financials
  • Submit Online: Visit our online application portal to submit your application. You will receive a confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted.
  • Follow-Up: If additional information is required, a representative will contact you. Please ensure that your contact information is accurate and up-to-date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or require assistance with your application, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to support you throughout the application process.