Deadline: 1-May-23
The Burns Memorial Fund is offering project grants to Calgary organizations working with low-income children and youth (under the age of 21) in the areas of health, education and recreation.
Project grants are intended to support time-limited projects, seed or start-up activities, capital costs, one-time program costs, capacity-building or other similar endeavours. Grants are not multi-year and cannot be used to cover ongoing program or staff expenses.
Goals
Funded projects must align with at least one of the following goals:
- Each child is healthy, safe and has access to optimal health care
- Each child is ready for school, experiences success in school and graduates
- Each child has the opportunity to participate in recreational activities that help them to discover their talents and develop their full potential
Funding Information
- The maximum grant size for 2023 is $20,000 per grant.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be registered charitable organizations working in Calgary.
- Funded programs must align with at least one of the goals and must assist Calgary children under 21 years of age who encounter barriers due to lack of financial resources.
For more information, visit Burns Memorial Fund.