Apply for a Grant

Next Application Deadline for Community Grants: Wednesday September 30, 2010.

Application Form click here:  Community Grants Application Form 2010

Eligibility Requirements click here:  Qualified Donee

Granting Philosophy click here: Granting Philosophy

As a '360 degree' grant-maker, the Foundation funds projects that support some (or all) of the following sectors: Arts, Environment, Education, Health, Heritage, Recreation and/or Social Services

What the Foundation does not fund

The Foundation does not provide grants for political or religious activities, deficit reduction, annual fund drives, travel expenses, team sponsorship or retroactive funding.

How to Apply

Organizations are encouraged to contact the Foundation prior to formally applying to ensure they meet the funding guidelines. Please contact us.


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.

FOUNDATION TO GRANT ON AN ANNUAL CYCLE

As part of its strategic plan in 2009, The Banff Community Foundation has shifted from its semi-annual granting cycle to an annual cycle. The call for applications to the community grants program will be made once per year with a deadline of the final Wednesday in September. Read the full announcement here... Foundation to Grant on Annual Cycle

Are you an Individual looking for Funding?

The Banff Opportunity Fund could be an option you!

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Call for Applications
Call for Applications (Jul 8th, 2010)
Community Grants Application Deadline: Wednesday September 29, 2010 more »
BCHS Graduation Scholarships
BCHS Graduation Scholarships (May 17th, 2010)
Graduation Scholarships by Application to the Sponsoring Organization... more »
Call for Applications to The Banff Opportunity Fund!This fund is administered by a partner charity with the financial support of The Banff Community Foundation... more »
Foundation to Grant on Annual CycleAs part of its strategic plan for the coming fiscal year, The Banff Community Foundation has shifted from its semi-annual granting cycle to an annual cycle.... more »
Fall 2008 Grants AnnouncementIn September 2008, local donors met a campaign challenge to raise $10,000. That amount was matched by an anonymous donor with another $10,000. Today, the Foundation's Board of Directors is announcing that $ 26,650. will flow to 14 community projects more »
Spring 2008 Grants AnnouncementThe Banff Community Foundation continues to funnel valuable resources into the local not-for profit sector. In today's announcement, the following twelve projects will benefit from the philanthropy of donors who support the foundation. more »