Grantseekers
Grants are like gifts, only they have the ability to give back to entire communities! If you’ve been working hard on a project to help enhance Drayton Valley, let us shoulder some of that responsibility.
We are the source to connect you to donor funds: if you’re a “do-er,” we’re here to help you find a giver. Let’s make your idea reality. Because that’s what community is all about!
Grant Application
Applying for a grant for the first time?
To better serve our community, we strongly encourage you or your organization to speak with the Executive Director prior to filling out a grant application. We can help ensure your organization qualifies for a Community Foundation grant and understands the application process. Email ed@dvcf.org or call 587-464-0400.
Deadlines
DVCF has two grant cycles per year. Our Spring Grant cycle opens on March 1st and closes at 11:59pm on March 31st. Our Fall Grant cycle opens on September 1st and closes on September 30th at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted by the deadline.
To submit a grant application, please fill out the online application form found below.
Remember:
Late or incomplete applications are not considered
It is preferred that applications are submitted through our online portal.
Ensure you also upload any supporting documents
If you need help, contact us: email ed@dvcf.org or call 587-464-0400
Grant Criteria
Preference is given to projects that:
Benefit the whole community
Encourage more efficient use of community resources
Demonstrate new approaches and techniques in the solution of community problems
Promote cooperation and sharing among organizations, eliminating duplicated services
Promote volunteer participation
Strengthen management capabilities
Grants are not for:
Individuals
Administration costs
Annual fund drives
Establishing or adding to endowment funds
Political activities
Direct religious activities
2023 Recipients
| Grant recipients | Fund |
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Awaso Canadian Academy Foundation $10,000 Brazeau Child & Family Centre $4,904 |
International Communities Fund PES Community Fund |
| 43 Bursaries $20,675 | PES Adult Education Bursary |
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Brighter Futures Family Resource Society $21,600 Warming Hearts Soup Kitchen $12,500 |
Crisis Relief Fund
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Drayton Valley & District Community Learning Association $4,245 HW Pickup Middle School $3,120 |
Education & Scholarship Fund |
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Aurora Elementary School $300 Drayton Christian School $300 HW Pickup Middle School $300 Evergreen & Aurora Elementary School $300 |
Feeding Kids at Christmas Fund |
| Drayton Valley & District Historical Society | Pembina Education Society Adult Education Bursary |
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DV Minor Hockey Association |
ACR Endowment Fund Camdon Construction Fund Gen 7 Enviromental Fund General Operating Endowment Fund Kandrea Insulation Fund |
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HW Pickup Middle School $3,120 MADD- Mothers Against Drunk Driving $5,000 |
DV Oilmen’s Hockey Fund DV Oilmen’s Hockey Fund |
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Evergreen Elementary School $2,656 Town of Drayton Valley – Aquatic Facility $15,000 Drayton Valley Playschool $4,500 St. Anthony’s School $28,000 St. Anthony’s School $2,000 Pembina Nordic Ski Club $5,000 Royal Canadian Legion $6,000 Tomahawk Agricultural Society $7,500 Warming Hearts Soup Kitchen $500
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Apex/Monarch Fund General Operating Endowment Fund PES Enhancement Fund PES Enhancement Fund PES Community Fund Local Projects Fund R Feddema Sr. Fund H & J Joneson Endowment Fund Riopel Family Fund |
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2 Scholarships $3,000 1 Scholarship $500 1 Scholarship $1,000 |
Bredal Energy Fund Brittany Ann Urkevich Memorial Scholarship Michael R. Allers Memorial Scholarship |
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Opportunity Home Treatment & Recovery Centre $155,045 |
PES Enhancement Fund |
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Scholarships and Bursaries
Bredal Energy
In May 2004, Bredal Energy held its annual golf tournament, with proceeds flowing through the DVCF. An endowment fund was also established at that time.
Brittany Ann Urkevich Memorial Scholarship Fund
The fund assists students in demonstrating financial need with a desire to further education.
Pembina Education Society Adult Continuing Education
This assists adult learners 20 years of age or older who need financial assists to start or continue on their education path. This fund is versatile and supports all kinds of students—from upgrading high school to completing degrees.
Petro Canada Fund
Scholarships are for students pursuing oil and gas careers.
Since 2015, DVCF has donated over $1,066,000 to local charities and organizations. In 2021 alone, we donated $275 522 back into the community we serve. We are dedicated to making the town and county we love a better place to live, and we strive to do this by granting to various groups, organizations, and projects.
