Deadline: 30-Jun-21
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) has announced Community Investment Fund that supports community programs and organizations that matter to their employees. This fund is administered by employee-led committees in Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon and Winnipeg.
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is a co-operative that supports other co-operatives that serve people in Western Canada.
They are a local employer and part of the Co-operative Retailing System which, along with about 180 independent retail co-operatives, helps build, feed and fuel communities. They care about their families, friends and neighbours, as well as the communities where they live, work and play.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for funding, projects must meet the following criteria:
- Be a registered non-profit or charitable organization;
- Support charitable projects or events that are making an impact in the communities of Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon and Winnipeg;
- Ineligible: Projects ineligible for funding include:
- Religious or politically affiliated organizations;
- Sports-related events (e.g. golf tournaments);
- Marketing sponsorship requests;
- Projects located outside of Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon and Winnipeg;
- Capital funding requests (see Co-op Community Spaces Program);
- Third party fundraising requests.
For more information, visit https://www.fcl.crs/sustainability/community-investment-fund