grants that support our community
The right funding opportunity is waiting for you with our grants. All you have to do is apply.
The Wood Buffalo Community Foundation is proud to offer grant opportunities that support the people, organizations, and initiatives that help our communities thrive. Browse the current opportunities below and check back often for updates and future funding opportunities.
2027 Community Grants Program - Opens August 17, 2026
Applications for the 2027 Community Grants Program will be accepted through the following funding streams:
Community Grants (Large Grants)
Community Grants (Small Grants)
Applications close September 21, 2026.
Wood Buffalo Community Grants Program - Large and small
This program supports a wide range of community needs through programs, projects, and initiatives that benefit residents across the Wood Buffalo region. Funding is available to qualified organizations serving urban, rural, and Indigenous communities.
Building Strong Foundations
The 2027 Grant Cycle will support programs and initiatives that strengthen the well-being, resilience, connectedness, and future potential of individuals, organizations, and communities across the Wood Buffalo region.
Investing in People, Place and Possibility reflects the belief that thriving communities are built through strong relationships, inclusive spaces, and opportunities for growth. The Foundation welcomes initiatives that foster well-being, stability, inclusion, connection, and opportunity across urban, rural, and Indigenous communities. Projects may address areas such as mental health, housing stability, workforce development, community belonging, cultural connection, and other community priorities that contribute to the long-term health and vibrancy of the region.
People: Supporting the health, well-being, resilience, and potential of individuals and families through access to services, skills, relationships, leadership opportunities, and community supports.
Place: Strengthening communities by fostering belonging, inclusion, cultural vibrancy, and supportive environments that contribute to safe, welcoming, and connected communities, including rural, Indigenous, and underserved areas.
Possibility: Creating opportunities for learning, leadership, innovation, creativity, cultural expression, economic participation, and personal growth that contribute to a vibrant future for Wood Buffalo.
The Foundation recognizes that strong communities are built in many ways and welcomes diverse approaches that respond to local opportunities, strengths, and challenges.
Applications close September 21, 2026.
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Shell Albian Sands Environment Grant
2027 program details and application dates will be announced at a later date. Please check back for updates.
Qualified applications will be received for environmental initiative(s) that focus on environmental education; renewable energy, energy conservation, and/or climate change; land, habitat, and wildlife conservation.
Wildfire Prevention and Disaster Relief Grant
2027 program details and application dates will be announced at a later date. Please check back for updates.
Qualified applications will be received for The Wildfire Prevention and Disaster Relief Grant to support projects or programs that focus on wildfire prevention and disaster relief only.
