CFSEA distributes Over $1,174,809 in grants this spring!

MEDICINE HAT– The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) is proud to announce the distribution of over $1,174,809 through its granting initiatives this spring, reinforcing its commitment to building strong and vibrant communities across the region.

Of this total, $261,887 was awarded to 36 organizations through the Community Grants program. These grants are application-based and reviewed by a dedicated committee made up of CFSEA Board and community members. Funding decisions are based on potential impact, fund availability, and alignment with the Foundation’s Vital Signs priority areas.

Those priorities include:

• Connection & Belonging

• Work & Economy

• Basic Needs, including food, health, and housing

“We are so grateful to work alongside the Rural Advisory Committees in Brooks, Cypress County, the County of Forty Mile, and Special Areas & MD of Acadia, to ensure the greatest needs in our communities are being supported. Thank you to our incredible group of volunteers who make up our Grants Committee.” – Glenda Hawthorne, CFSEA Grants Committee Chair

Community Grants are supported by CFSEA’s Community Fund, a flexible fund that allows donors to respond to the region’s most pressing needs. Many donors choose this fund to make a lasting difference where it’s needed most.

The next Community Grant cycle will open to applications in early August 2025, kicking off the grant cycle with a virtual workshop at noon on August 4th, 2025.

To learn more, connect with CFSEA by calling 403.527.9038, emailing grants@cfsea.ca or by visiting https://cfsea.ca/community-grants/.