The Community Wellbeing grant program
Giving back to the communities we serve
The Community Wellbeing grant program provides 50 awards of $1,000 each to organizations that promote health and wellbeing in their communities. This program supports the physical, mental and social wellbeing of all Albertans and celebrates Alberta Blue Cross’s® legacy of giving back to the communities we serve.
Congratulations to all recipients!
Applications for the Community Wellbeing grant program are now closed. Recipients will be notified in June.
The Community Wellbeing grant program
Giving back to the communities we serve
The Community Wellbeing grant program provides 50 awards of $1,000 each to organizations that promote health and wellbeing in their communities. This program supports the physical, mental and social wellbeing of all Albertans and celebrates Alberta Blue Cross’s® legacy of giving back to the communities we serve.
Congratulations to all the recipients!
Applications for the Community Wellbeing grant program are now closed. Recipients will be notified in June.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible organizations include:
- Registered charities
- Municipalities
- Non-profit organizations
- Businesses (a registered business number is required)
Organizations must be based in Alberta (including Alberta chapters of national organizations), support publicly accessible community amenities and provide services that promote the physical, mental or social wellbeing of community members. Examples include the following:
- newcomers and refugees,
- seniors,
- families,
- vulnerable youth,
- children,
- LGBTQ2S+,
- individuals with disabilities,
- individuals requiring mental health support,
- indigenous peoples, and
- visible minorities.
Who is NOT eligible?
The following types of organizations are not eligible:
- Animal welfare charities
- Private clubs
- Political parties
- Religious institutions (unless in the context of providing services to the community at large)
Frequently asked questions
You can apply from March 4 to April 30, 2025.
Recipients will be notified in June.
The grant is $1,000.
You can find a list of past grant recipients and how they used the grant funds by visiting: https://www.community.ab.bluecross.ca/programs/community-wellbeing-grant-program.php
Funds cannot be used for wage subsidies or administration costs. They must go directly toward the program and support the social, mental and physical wellbeing of the community.
An organization can receive funding more than once, but not for the same project or program. Funding may be granted for different projects or programs.
Our goal is to provide support fairly across the province. If multiple organizations from the same area apply, we take this into account to ensure funds are distributed appropriately.
Yes, if you applied last year and weren’t successful, you can apply again.
Only organizations that are based in Alberta are eligible.
Yes, all unsuccessful applicants will receive an email in June.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Community Wellbeing grant program, please email us at communitywellbeing@ab.bluecross.ca
Playgrounds give children a safe place to develop physical abilities, social skills, and have fun. Without Alberta Blue Cross, this project wouldn’t have been possible. Thank you for supporting our community and our school."
says Amber Michielsen, President of the Parents Actively Creating Educational Experiences Society (PACEES) and recipient of a 2024 Built Together grant.
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