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 granting cycles per year. Grant applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on March 31st and September 30th.

To submit a grant application, please fill out the online application form found below.

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Late or incomplete applications are not considered

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It is preferred that applications are submitted through our online portal.

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Ensure you also upload any supporting documents

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If you need help, contact us: email ed@dvcf.org or call 587-464-0400

GRANT APPLICATION FORM

FILLABLE PDF APPLICATION

Grant Criteria

Preference is given to projects that:

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Benefit the whole community

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Encourage more efficient use of community resources

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Demonstrate new approaches and techniques in the solution of community problems

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Promote cooperation and sharing among organizations, eliminating duplicated services

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Promote volunteer participation

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Strengthen management capabilities

Grants are not for:

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Individuals

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Administration costs

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Annual fund drives

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Establishing or adding to endowment funds

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Political activities

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Direct religious activities

2021 Recipients

Grant recipients	Fund
STARS $10,800 & DV Chamber of Commerce $327	Crisis Relief Fund
Town of Drayton Valley- Public Skating $500	DV Oilmen’s Hockey Fund
DV & District Community Learning $4,670 FMHS Blue & Gold Society $3,882.83	Education & Scholarship Fund
Town of Drayton Valley – Tutoring Support $10,000 HW Pickup Middle School $4,060.80 Drayton Valley Community Outreach School $500	Jennifer Mulligan Fund
Pembina Nordic Ski Trails $50,000 Town of Drayton Valley – Aquatic Facility $15,000 DVHTA – This is Drayton Valley $50,000	General Operating Endowment Fund
Eagle Point Blue Rapids Park Council $4500	Pembina Education Society Community Fund & Terry Grinde Fund
34 Student Bursaries $28,761.69	Pembina Education Society Adult Education Bursary
Drayton Valley & District Historical Society $3,243.10 The Good Samaritan Society $7,000	Pembina Education Society Community Fund
Royal Canadian Legion – Drayton Valley $6,000	Rob Feddema Sr. Fund
Beehive Support Services Association	Beehive Support Services Fund
Scholarship $750	Bredal Energy Fund

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.