The Banff Community Foundation

Who Can Apply \| What We Fund \| What We Don’t Fund How to Apply \| Evaluation Procedure

	Who Can Apply
	Grants are made only to organizations that are registered as charities with Canada Customs and Revenue Agency or are qualified donees under the Income Tax Act. The Foundation supports only those individuals and organizations that reside within Banff National Park Nonprofit societies formed under the Alberta Societies Act or nonprofit corporations formed under the Alberta Companies Act, and who are not registered charities, do not qualify for a grant from foundations. However such organizations may, in some cases and for specific projects only, partner with an existing registered charity via a Formal Agency Agreement. Banff Community Foundation Granting Philosophy
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	What We Fund
	The Banff Community Foundation encourages the unique culture of our National Park communities through our support of registered charities in the areas of recreation, arts, education, health, social services, heritage and environment. Grants are made only to organizations that demonstrate fiscal responsibility and capable management with a strong and committed board. Grants are awarded for definite purposes and for projects covering a specific period of time. Multi-year grants are subject to an annual performance review. Preference will be given to projects that show:
•	Innovation that strengthens the community’s capacity to care for itself;
•	Collaboration and cooperation within and across sectors;
•	Prevention as a response to challenges;
•	Testing new ways to provide services;
•	Promotion of volunteer participation and citizen involvement;
•	Building community strength through diversity.
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	What We Don’t Fund
	The Foundation does not provide grants for political or religious activities, deficit reduction, annual fund drives, travel expenses, team sponsorship or retroactive funding.
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	How to Apply
	Organizations are encouraged to contact the Foundation prior to formally applying to ensure they meet the funding guidelines. Please contact us
	by phone:	(403) 762 8549
	by e-mail:	info@banffcommunityfoundation.org
	by post:	The Banff Community Foundation PO Box 3100 Banff, Alberta T1L 1C7
	Granting Procedures And Deadlines Application Form
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	Evaluation Procedure
	Successful applicants must evaluate the project, demonstrating the outcomes, and report back to the Foundation by an agreed date. Failure to complete the evaluation will exclude the applicant from further grants.
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