2009 Brier
50/50 Curling Club Fund
A program has been established by the Southern
Alberta Curling Association to distribute
funds generated from the 2009 Brier 50/50 raffle
to qualified affiliated curling clubs.
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information
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For the application
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Alberta Energy Corporation
AEC's Community Investment Program gives priority to health and wellness, education, youth and environment initiatives that reflect the company's core values. Information is available on-line at www.aec.ca -> Community Development.
CCA Development Fund
The CCA under its events management system for the Brier, Tournament of Hearts (2002) and the Canadian Curling Trials (every 4 years) has committed 10% of net profits from these events to develop grassroots curling through the establishment of this fund.
Information and application forms are available: On-line at www.curling.ca -> Business of Curling -> Development Fund and Info. CCA - Danny Lamoureax 1-800-550-2875.
GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA
Centennial Legacies Grant Program
Alberta's 2005 Centennial Legacies Program provides capital funding for communities to build, renovate or improve public-use facilities for future generations. Examples of such community-based facilities include: museums, sports and recreation facilities, community centres, etc. Information on-line at www.cd.gov.ab.ca -> 2005 Program Overview -> Centennial Legacies Grant Program or at 1-780-431-2301.
Alberta Sports, Recreation, Park & Wildlife Foundation
To enhance the quality of life in Alberta, the Alberta, Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation provides financial support to eligible sport and recreation organizations.
Information on-line www.gov.ab.ca -> Funding & Partnerships -> Sport, Rec, Parks & Wildlife Funding. By phone toll free 310-0000 and ask to be connected to 422-9305
Wild Rose Foundation
A lottery funded agency created by the Government of Alberta in November of 1984 to provide funding to volunteer, non-profit organizations that provide valuable services to Albertans. Information online at www.cd.gov.ab.ca -> All About Us -> Commissions -> Wild Rose Foundation By phone 310-0000 and ask for 422-9305
Gaming Commission
In addition to regulating gaming and liquor control in Alberta, the Gaming Commission distributes Provincial Lottery Funds through the issuance of licenses enabling not-for-profit organizations to participate in Casinos and Bingos. RURAL CLUBS - To enable rural communities to take part in operating a casino, The Commission has designated Frank Sisson's Silverdollar Casino in Calgary to this end.
CALGARY - Many of the casinos in the city operate in conjunction with non-profit organizations.
To apply: On-line at www.agic.gov.ab.ca -> Forms -> Licensing Forms -> Casino for Casino Eligibility Form (if you have never operated a casino) or Request for Casino License (if you are already registered with Alberta Gaming). By phone at 403-292-7340.
General Fundraising
This website (web site - www.fundsnetservices.com) lists sources of grants within Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. It's worth a visit - you never know what you may find...
Lethbridge Community Foundation
Restricted to organizations and projects which benefit the residents of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta. Grants are approved for needs not met by other funding sources. Grants may be approved for needs such as equipment purchase, awareness programs, supplies, etc. Information on-line at www.lethbridgecommunityfoundation.org . By phone 403-328-5297 .
Royal Bank
RBC Financial Group sponsors amateur sport, from grass roots events in communities across North America, to sport associations which help develop our amateur athletes and make it possible for them to compete at home and abroad. Information on-line www.royalbank.com -> Community Centre -> Sponsorships -> Sports
The Calgary Foundation
The Calgary Foundation's Community Grants Program looks for creative projects designed to meet community opportunities, encourage visioning and active participation by citizens, and/or respond to new ideas. Grants are available for a number endeavours including improve effectiveness in the use of the applicant's resources, purchase of equipment and technology to increase the cost-effectiveness of not-for-profit organizations, assist with the purchase of buildings, land or equipment. Projects must be located in or of direct benefit to residents of Calgary and the surrounding area. Information on-line at www.thecalgaryfoundation.org . By phone at 403-264-1662.
The Calgary Parks Foundation - Saddledome Amateur Sport Fund
The Parks Foundation, Calgary is a private, non-profit organization created by the City of Calgary and administered by the Saddledome Foundation to enhance the quality of life of all Calgarians through the development of parks, river valleys, and amateur sports. Application deadlines are quarterly - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1. Information on-line at www.parksfdn.com -> Our Legacy -> Amateur Sports. By phone at 403-974-0751.
TransAlta - Community Investment
As a partner and a friend in the community, TransAlta is committed to improving the quality of life where its customers and employees live and work. There are a number of funding categories that the corporation will consider including Education & Youth and Sports & Recreation. Information on-line at www.transalta.com . By phone at 403-267-7135. In writing to Corporate Donations Coordinator, TransAlta Corporation, 112 - 12 Ave. S.W., Calgary, AB T2P 2M1
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