Finances and Funding
While it is the responsibility of all board members to be up to date on their League’s finances, some board roles have additional responsibilities regarding finances: treasurer, bookkeeper, casino and president. *Your league may or may not have all these roles in your bylaws.
When it comes to managing Community League finances, there are lots of responsibilities – from monthly reports to an annual budget. But when it comes down to the accountability, that lies with all board members.
Here are some documents that will help your board establish good financial practices:
Upcoming Grant Deadlines
Heritage Awareness Grants – The Government of Alberta’s Heritage Awareness Grants support public engagement projects that preserve, interpret, promote, or raise awareness of Alberta’s history and heritage.
- General Eligibility: Applications are open to registered non-profit organizations, corporations, religious institutions, educational institutions, municipalities, and First Nations and Métis Settlements.
- Maximum Funding: Up to $25,000 per project, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses.
- Deadline: February 1, 2026
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities –Community Development Grants The Jumpstart Community Development Grants provide funding to organizations to deliver inclusive sport and recreation programs for children and youth from financially disadvantaged backgrounds and youth with disabilities.
- General Eligibility: To be eligible for funding, organizations must be a qualified done as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency.
- Maximum Funding: Not specified.
- Deadline: February 6, 2026
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Events Component The Events Component of the Government of Canada’s Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program supports community-based public events that promote intercultural or interfaith understanding and celebrate community history or culture.
- General Eligibility: Applications are open to registered non-profit organizations, municipalities, and Indigenous communities and organizations.
- Maximum Funding: Up to $100,000 per fiscal year. For recurring events, a maximum of $200,000 per recipient can be requested across two fiscal years.
- Deadline: February 18, 2026
TELUS STORYHIVE Voices – Produce your own 6+ episode video series about anything—from kids content to outdoor adventures and everything in between, the sky is the limit on your creativity.
- We’ll provide the $10,000 in production funding, training, a community of support and distribution to over 1 million viewers on TELUS Optik TV, Stream+ and STORYHIVE’s YouTube channel.
- Deadline: February 20, 2026
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