See the Impact

With over $15 Million granted to charities in the last 35 years, the Community Foundation has made tremendous impact throughout Central Alberta.

What makes us stand out is that we, as a Foundation, dig deep to recognize all needs within Central Alberta. Some of our grants are quite small in nature, and some are much larger. We acknowledge that all grants are significant, regardless of size. For example, while $1500 may seem like a sum too small to make a large impact within a community – we see the ripple effect take place. That $1500 may be how a child can access specialized speech or occupational therapy services, which in turn gives them the skills to communicate and adapt to their surroundings as they move through adolescence and into adulthood. Due to the skills that child received because of a grant our Foundation provided to the charity supporting them, he or she will grow up to be an active, contributing citizen within our community. The ripple is endless.

We are forever committed to creating a stronger, better tomorrow. 

SUMMARY OF RECENT IMPACT

The Community Foundation can be found in all places. For an overview of the latest impact we have made within Central Alberta, please click here.

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Community Foundation of Central Alberta Awards $30,000 for Fall 2025 Microgrants Program

The Community Foundation of Central Alberta (CFCAB) is proud to announce $30,000 in funding through its Fall 2025 Microgrants Program, supporting six innovative community initiatives across Central Alberta. These projects reflect a diverse range…
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Nature for New Canadians Brings Youth Camping Experience to Alberta Wilderness

Seventeen young newcomers to Canada experienced their first camping trip this summer through the Nature for New Canadians 2025 Youth Camping Trip. This initiative was delivered in partnership by Care for Newcomers (Care), the Waskasoo Environmental…
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Teen mentoring program expands to Blackfalds

As a part of the Winter 2024 round of the Community Foundation’s Community Microgrant program, a grant was awarded to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe and District to expand their Teen Mentoring Program to Iron Ridge Elementary Campus…
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Women & Girls Grants Support Two Impactful Programs

In honour of International Women's Day, the Community Foundation of Central Alberta is pleased to announce two grants from the Women & Girls Fund, which support initiatives that uplift and empower women and their families in Red Deer and…
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The Community Foundation Launches Online Giving Hub to Showcase the Needs of Local Charities

The Community Foundation is excited to announce the launch of a new Community Giving Hub, a centralized platform designed to bridge the gap between local needs and potential supporters. This online resource is a place where community members…
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Winter Cycle of Microgrants Support Five Central Alberta Agencies

For a total of $25,000, the Community Foundation has awarded five grants of $5,000 each in the latest cycle of our Community Microgrants program. The recipients are doing great work to support individuals and families here in Central Alberta.…
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Sylvan Lake Community Endowment Fund Awards Grants to Four Agencies

This year, four agencies were awarded grants from the Sylvan Lake Community Endowment Fund, for a total of $13,600 given to agencies working to support Sylvan Lake residents. The grant recipients for 2024 are: Bethany Care Foundation has received…
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A Remarkable Donation Allocated to the Red Deer River Naturalists Endowment Fund for Nature

The Red Deer River Naturalists (RDRN) have taken a huge step toward fiscal sustainability thanks to a recent donation of $500,000 from a generous and forward-thinking donor. As per the wishes of the donor, this marketable securities…
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A $50,000 Bequest Supports the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra to Build Their Endowment

A recent generous bequest of $50,000 has been donated to the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (RDSO), marking a significant contribution to the future sustainability of the organization. With long-term sustainability in mind, the RDSO Board…