United Farmers of Alberta commits $500K over 5 years to community work
By Medicine Hat News on July 13, 2019.
The United Farmers of Alberta will commit $500,000 over five years to aid community projects in its network, the co-operative announced on Tuesday. The money, from the UFA’s Rural Communities Foundation, is earmarked for funding for educational, recreational and cultural facilities and programs in those communities. Grant applications will be accepted starting this week until Aug. 31. Winners are expected to be announced during Co-operative Week on Oct. 16. “Through the formation of this foundation, we are now able to give these monies back to those UFA communities,” stated foundation board chair Harvey Hagman. “We’re pleased to announce today that RCF will award applications from a minimum of $10,000, up to a total of $100,000 this year.” Groups eligible for funding include registered charities and non-profit organizations that are registered with either their provincial or municipal government, and community service co-operatives. All projects must align with one of the three funding categories – recreational, education or cultural facilities – and be complete within a two-year period. More information can be found at the RCF webpage (www.RCFUFA.com). 8-7
