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.
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
Recipients 2019
| Grant recipients | Fund |
| Max Center for Performing Arts Society$5000 | Pembina Education Society Community Fund |
| Senior Citizens Club of Drayton Valley $1930.00 | Crisis Relief Fund |
| Pembina Crisis Connection Society $2000.00 | Crisis Relief Fund |
| DV & District Community Learning Association $3,600.00 | Pembina Education Society Enhancement Fund |
| Drayton Valley and District Historical Society $350.00 | Pembina Education Society Continuing Adult Education Fund |
| Eagle Point Blue Rapids Park Council $3800.00 | Pembina Education Society Continuing Adult Education Fund |
| Pembina Nordic Ski Club $2,500.00 | Local Projects Fund |
| Hearts for Lushoto $2,430.00 | International Communities Fund |
| Awaso Canadian Academy Foundation $5,440.00 | International Communities Fund |
| FMHS Blue and Gold Society $735.00 | Youth Fund |
| Drayton Valley Minor Baseball $3801.50 | Youth Fund and Terry Grinde Fund |
| Drayton Christen School Society $4,500.00 |
Pembina Community Enhancement Fund |
Drayton Valley Community Foundation is pleased to grant Awaso Academy $10,000.00 from our International Communities Fund.
Awaso Academy was established in Drayton Valley to support Father Paul Mensah’s dream of ending the cycle of poverty in his home village of Awaso, Ghana. They are accomplishing this by creating a private, independent, K-9 school that is open to all students regardless of gender, ethnicity, and faith. The school will help prepare Awaso children for higher education so they can ultimately compete for jobs within their chosen field.
We are pleased to provide funding for their Teacherage.
