Grant History

St. Albert Community Foundation Funding Criteria and Funding Policy

Policy

St. Albert Community Foundation focuses on quality of life programs and services of proven need or benefit to the community. The Foundation has some flexibility to look beyond established areas of granting and is open to innovative ideas so long as such funding approaches are consistant with regulatory requirements.

Priority funding programs for the Foundation are:

• Youth
• Social
• Seniors
• Arts and Culture
• Recreation

Funding Regulations

Charities and non profit organizations must:

• Be in existence for more than one (1) year
• Be a registered charity

Funding Timing

The Board decides on funding requests annually at its November meeting.

Policy Review

This policy is to be reviewed every three years.

2010 Grants Allocated

Transitions Rehabilitation Association

Funding supported a pilot program in St. Albert to support families living with intellectual disabilities. Funding would assist with gatherings, speakers and a support network.

Breakfast for Learning

Breakfast program to buy food, recess snacks and some lunches to ensure St. Albert children are getting the nourishment they need to fuel their school day.

St. Albert Youth Community Center

Funds to assist in covering the costs of transportation for the Youth Outreach Program which is designed to engage high risk youth to address risk factors.