Community Grants (Deadline: March 4, 2026)

Community Grants

Community Grants address the greatest needs across the Southeastern Alberta region. They provide essential funding to local charities & non-profit organizations, helping enhance our communities’ quality of life.

These grants are made possible by donors who contribute to the Community Fund. Investment income is distributed through an application-based granting process held twice a year.

Grant Cycles occur in the Spring and Fall. For detailed dates and information on the application process, please refer to the Grant Guidelines.

CFSEA has a two-step application consisting of a Letter of Intent (Phase 1) and Application (Phase 2). Feedback from Phase 1 may take up to 7 business days. The deadline for the Letter of Intent will be at least 2 business days before the Application deadline.

• Application Opens: February 4, 2026
• Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline:  March 4th, 2026 at 4:30pm.
• Application Deadline: March 16, 2026 at noon. 

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