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
2022 Recipients
| Grant recipients | Fund |
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Opportunity Home Treatment & Recovery Center $20,000 Opportunity Home Treatment & Recovery Center $10,000 |
Amy Blais Fund Local Projects Fund
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| Beehive Support Services $15,000 | Beehive Support Services |
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Warming Hearts Soup Kitchen $10,000 STARS $10,800 Opportunity Home Treatment & Recovery Center $20,000 |
Crisis Relief Fund
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FMHS Blue & Gold Society $3,122 Opportunity Home Treatment & Recovery Center $5,000 HW Pickup Middle School $12,640 Frank Maddock High School $3,500 St. Anthony School $7,698 |
Education & Scholarship Fund |
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Town of Drayton Valley – Tutoring $739 Town of Drayton Valley – Aquatic Facility $15,000 |
General Operating Endowment Fund |
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Drayton Christian School $300 St. Anthony School $170 Evergreen & Aurora Elementary School $400 |
Feeding Kids at Christmas Fund |
| 36 Student Bursaries $29,766.85 | Pembina Education Society Adult Education Bursary |
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DV Food Bank Society $10,000 DV Minor Hockey Association $10,000 The Rotary Club $1,000 Drayton Valley Skating Club $3,000 |
Pembina Education Society Community Fund |
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Go Baby Go- Variety Club $1,735 Brazeau County Fire Services $1,000 Pembina Nordic Ski Club $4,500 Aurora Elementary School $605 |
Dean Meraw Fund DV Oilmen’s Hockey Fund DV Oilmen’s Hockey Fund Environmental Fund
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| Awaso Canadian Academy Foundation $9,000 | International Communities Fund |
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2 Scholarships $1,500 2 Scholarships $1,000 1 Scholarship $500 1 Scholarship $1,000 |
Bredal Energy Fund Petro Canada Scholarship Fund Brittany Ann Urkevich Memorial Scholarship Michael R. Allers Memorial Scholarship
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DV Preschool Society $24,360 FMHS Blue & Gold Society $1,874 Holy Trinity Society $3,200 |
PES Enhancement Fund |
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.
