The Community Foundation’s Prairie Crocus Community Fund supports local projects
SPECIAL AREAS 2, 3, 4 and MD OF ACADIA, AB - The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) is pleased to announce the distribution of $250,687 in 2025 Spring Community Grants to 36 charitable organizations throughout Southeastern Alberta.
The Community Grants program is designed to enhance belonging and well-being for all citizens and to strengthen the region’s non-profit and voluntary sectors. Donors support this fund to ensure their contributions address the most pressing and evolving needs in the community.
The CFSEA Prairie Crocus Community Fund, one of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta’s (CFSEA) established rural community funds, is proud to announce the Spring 2025 Community Grant recipients and Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) participants for the region.
Acadia Valley: (L-R) Lois Bedwell, Darci Skappak, Holly Dillabough, Elaine Michaels
New Brigden: (L-R) Lois Bedwell, Lauren Fuchs, Tami Cox, Elaine Michaels
Legion: (L-R) Lois Bedwell, Taylor Peers, Elaine Michaels
Youngstown: (L-R) Lois Bedwell, Hudson Berry, Lilianna Moggridge, Haley Powell, Elaine Michaels, Hudson Pilgrim
Community Grants
$39,250 was awarded this spring to support 7 local projects that enhance the quality of life across the Prairie Crocus region:
Acadia Valley Early Childhood Services – $5,000 ECS Expansion Support
Hanna Municipal Library Board – $3,000 Program and Conference Room technology Upgrades
Lynks Harvest Sky – $8,500 More than a Meal: come for Lunch stay for Conversation 2.0
New Brigden Community Association - $5000 New Brigden community Hall Stage Curtains
Royal Canadian Legion Acadia Branch #208 – $8,000 Legion Upgrades Phase 1- Summer 2025
Village of Veteran- $5,000 Community Hall lighting upgrades
Youngstown School – $4,750 Nutrition programs
These grants are made possible through a local endowment fund held by the Community Foundation. Donations are invested permanently, and annual earnings are granted to support community priorities identified by a local volunteer Advisory Committee.