Community Foundation of Central Alberta

The Community Foundation office will be closed from December 24, reopening January 2nd. We are available on December 30 & 31st by appointment only. To book, email erinpeden@cfcab.ca. Happy Holidays from all of us at CFCAB!

The Community Foundation will be closed on November 11, Remembrance Day. Lest we forget.

The Community Foundation office will be closed Friday, November 8 and Monday, November 11. Have a wonderful long weekend!

Collaborative grantmaking, engaged Board Members, & innovative community projects! Excited to award $5,000 to @oldslibrary for their Library of Things which lends tools, games, instruments, small appliances, rec equipment, art & craft supplies & more. rddcf.ca/a-collaborativ…

Please note our upcoming office closure. Have a great long weekend!

September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Today we reflect on a painful part of our country's history, and look forward as we chart our path towards reconciliation. Every child matters.

In an inspiring act of generosity, a donor has made a substantial $500,000 donation of securities to fund a new preschool building at Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Creative financial solutions benefiting the community! Read more about this impactful gift: rddcf.ca/donation-of-50…

In 2024, the Community Foundation of Central Alberta has made a significant impact in the lives of local students by awarding over $165,000 in financial awards, marking a record-breaking amount for CFCAB. Learn more here: rddcf.ca/over-165000-in…

The Community Foundation office will be closed on August 30 and September 2. Have a wonderful long weekend!

The portal for our Community Grants: Microgrant Program is now open. Organizations can apply for up to $5,000 in unrestricted funding. Applications will be accepted until September 1, 2024. To learn more: rddcf.ca/smart-caring-c…

Check out the recipients of our Summer 2024 Microgrants program! Through the microgrants program, each of the following agencies will be receiving $5,000: Bashaw Youth Drop-in Foundation, Francophonie Canadienne Plurielle (FRAP), @ReddeerFoodbank , @RDNFStwt and @rdpl .

Due to road closures downtown for the Westerner Parade, we will be opening at noon tomorrow (July 17).

The Central Alberta Human Resources Scholarship was established to provide $1000 annually to be awarded to a resident of Central Alberta who is enrolled in a post-secondary program that focuses on Human Resources Management. Deadline: June 30 rddcf.ca/central-albert…

New scholarship for students of @HJ Cody High School ! The Shea Family Education Award is a $3,000 award granted annually to a student graduating from H.J Cody High School. Deadline: June 30 rddcf.ca/shea-family-aw…

The Red Deer Golf & Country Club Scholarship is open to students who have been employed in the golf industry or have actively participated in the game of golf. Additional criteria can be found on our website. Deadline: June 30 rddcf.ca/red-deer-golf-…

After 35 years, change is coming! We are excited to share our name change to Community Foundation of Central Alberta, a name more closely aligned with our true reach, while still prioritizing our identity as a Community Foundation. Read more: tinyurl.com/bdfvmf9h

The Murray Family Career Opportunity Award is made up of two financial awards and is open to students in Central Alberta who are either attending post-secondary school or technical institute for a diploma or degree program. Deadline: June 30. rddcf.ca/murray-family-…

For Seniors Week, we're highlighting a forward-thinking group of seniors in Central Alberta: the Sylvan Lake Seniors Association! This group has chosen to open an endowment fund as a prudent way to ensure long-term financial sustainability. Learn more: tinyurl.com/v6djwvdn

Office will be closed on June 4, for professional development. We will reopen on June 5.

We are accepting donations in memory of Dan McKenna (aka Casino Dan or Dan the Casino Man). Dan worked with over 1000 charities as a Casino Advisor and he will be remembered by many for his passion for all non-profit organizations. Donate via: canadahelps.org/en/dn/101039