Burns Memorial Fund for Children’s Community Grants fund projects and initiatives that promote the healthy development and future success of children and youth from low-income families in Calgary.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the grant:
- Applicants must be non-profit or charitable organizations registered to operate in Alberta and currently operating in Calgary.
- The proposed project must benefit children and youth living in low-income situations in Calgary.
Grants
The maximum grant size for 2026 is $15,000 per grant. Grants cover one-time expenses that either directly help children and youth from low-income families or strengthen organizations that work primarily with this group.
Examples of previously funded projects:
- Material and equipment
- Staff training and capacity building
- Technology purchases or upgrades
- Workshops or summits
- Pilot programs
Organizations are eligible to receive funding through the Community Grants program once every two years. Proposed projects should be targeted for completion within a year of receiving funding.
Deadline and Application Process
Applications are due on May 1. Grant decisions are usually made within ten weeks of the application deadline.
If you have questions regarding the community grants and/or wish to discuss your proposed project before submitting an application, please reach out to Faye San Jose, Grants Coordinator, at 403-234-9396 ext. 2 or fe.sanjose@burnsfund.com
Organizations that are not charities must have a conversation with Faye in advance of application, as there are specific requirements and guidance for nonprofits without charitable status.
Completed grant applications must be submitted to communitygrants@burnsfund.com and will be acknowledged via email. If you do not receive an email notice that your application was received, please contact Faye San Jose.
Download Application:
Community Grants Written Application
Community Grants Oral Application
(Note: Please download the form first before filling it out with your information. For best results, please fill out application in Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Application Download Instructions:
1) To complete an application on your computer, please right-click on the form link and select “Save Link As…”
2) Save the file to your desktop or a folder.
3) Open a program like Adobe Reader to fill out and save the form.
