OLDS LEGACY FUND

The Community Legacy Fund is an investment pool composed of funds that have been donated by both individuals and organizations. It is a savings account for the community. As a registered charity, donations received by the fund will be permanently invested, and each year certain amounts will be withdrawn according to the spending policy to fund worthy projects within the Olds community. These annual withdrawals will fund a wide range of projects and initiatives. If you would like to donate to the fund through the Legacy Brick Campaign, please find details below.

OLDS LEGACY BRICK CAMPAIGN

Personalizing a paving stone can become a memorable gift or a personal keepsake. This is a unique way to honor a friend, family member, mentor, or loved one. It can represent a wedding, new arrival, memorial or other important life event. Paving stones may be purchased at any time throughout the year however, they will only be installed twice a year beside the path at the cenotaph in Centennial Park. With your generous contribution of $125, your message of love will be engraved on a paving stone and permanently displaced in the pathway next to the cenotaph at Centennial Park in Olds. There is room on each stone for 6 lines, each consisting of 14 characters (including spaces).

Please consider a donation to the Olds Legacy Brick Campaign.

How to Apply

Please read the Community Legacy Grant Application and ensure your organization and project meet the eligibility requirements.

Eligibility

Eligible organizations must be a registered not-for-profit.

Types of projects that may be considered for funding:  

  • Furnishings, programs and services for capital initiatives such as a hospice or an emergency shelter. 
  • Programs and services that support children in need, such as food programs for children or support for children to participate in recreation and culture programs.  
  • Programs and services that require startup funding or a financial infusion to keep going. 
  • Programs and services that support building individual and organizational capacity.  
  • Programs and services for people who might be victims of family violence or family breakdown.
  • Programs and services not eligible for FCSS funding.  
  • Applications will be evaluated based on need for the initiative in the community and the ability of the organization to complete the initiative as proposed.  
Timeline

The applications are reviewed by a committee which is comprised of members of the Olds community who make grant recommendations. The deadline for applications is October 15th. Once the deadline has passed the review process will take approximately six to eight weeks and applicants will be informed of the results following approval.

Download Olds Legacy Grant Application

Guiding Principles of CFCAB

CFCAB has six guiding principles to consider when developing your grant application.

We work with community and for community by supporting organizations that demonstrate a collaborative approach.  We support innovative projects that align with our guiding principles.  Not every new idea will work, but we will learn from every project.

See the Impact

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