Voting opens for region’s Field Law Community Fund Program, $85K available
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 11, 2024.
Residents of Alberta are able to vote for their favourite local community-focused projects to receive funding. The Field Law Community Fund Program, now in its 11th year, has opened and is looking to continue support to local community projects in Alberta and the Northwest Territories. The public votes help determine how the $80,000 of funding available this year is distributed. The program received 175 applications, the most in their history. Voting is open at fieldlawcommunityfund.com and runs until Nov. 20. There is $30,000 available in each of the northern and southern Alberta community markets and new this year, an additional $5,000 is available for post-secondary student initiatives as part of the ‘Next Gen Award.’ The remaining $15,000 is available in the N.W.T. community market. “By listening to the local community, we identify where the greatest need is for funding and direct our resources to where the funds will make the biggest impact,” Christine Pratt, chair of Field Law’s Giving Committee said in a release. “This year, we received the most applications ever with 175. Our new Next Gen Award has opened the door to some great student ideas. There is no shortage of brilliant and deserving ideas and meaningful community initiatives.” With offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Yellowknife and Canmore, Field Law has awarded $835,000 to 144 causes over the last 11 years through the Community Fund Program. Winners will be announced on Dec. 3. 8-7
