Community Foundation accepting applications for COVID response

By Medicine Hat News on October 6, 2020.

Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta has announced $152,740 in funding to support local charities responding to COVID-19.

This week CFSEA will begin accepting applications for funding. The grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including the cost of staffing or resources and items that need to be purchased.

Charities and community organizations are invited to visit the foundation website for eligibility and application details.

This initiative is in partnership with Community Foundations of Canada, United Way Centraide Canada and the Canadian Red Cross funded through the Government of Canada’s $350-million Emergency Community Support Fund.

This national effort is in place to support vulnerable populations disproportionately affected by COVID-19.

“At Community Foundations of Canada, our purpose to relentlessly pursue a future where everyone belongs has never felt more important than it does right now,” said Andrea Dicks, national president Community Foundations.

“We’re grateful for the leadership of local community foundations like CFSEA, who have been at the forefront of local response efforts since the pandemic was declared. Thanks to the Government of Canada’s contribution, our network will be able to unlock even more local impact for organizations serving vulnerable groups, helping us set the stage for more inclusive, resilient and sustainable communities.”

Additional information is available at the Community Foundations website:

Home

11
-10