Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta

Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta Vision: Helping Southwestern Alberta communities thrive through generosity.

Mission: To inspire charitable giving and steward funds to help build a vibrant Southwestern Alberta.

This morning we attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new playground at John Davidson School in Coaldale. In May, t...
09/08/2026

This morning we attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new playground at John Davidson School in Coaldale.

In May, the school received a grant to help purchase and install the equipment at the school’s new location. Today, just in time for the start of the new school year, it was time to try it out!

Congrats to everybody involved in making it happen!

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7th. Have a great Labour Day long weekend!
09/04/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7th.

Have a great Labour Day long weekend!

Last fall, Community Foundation grants helped the Allied Arts Council Lethbridge purchase a PA system, The Fort Museum r...
09/03/2026

Last fall, Community Foundation grants helped the Allied Arts Council Lethbridge purchase a PA system, The Fort Museum replace flooring and install automatic door openers, and the Nobleford Oldtimers Association add a wheelchair-accessible washroom.

Our Community Priorities, Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life, and Youth in Action Grant Programs are once again accepting fall applications!

If you would like to learn more about these programs, or the grants process, visit https://cflsa.ca/grants/

Show of hands, who enjoyed Porchfest this past weekend?The festival, presented by the Lethbridge Folk Club, received one...
09/01/2026

Show of hands, who enjoyed Porchfest this past weekend?

The festival, presented by the Lethbridge Folk Club, received one of our Diamond Anniversary Grants which funded free and accessible events that encourage community members to come together.

There were some fantastic performers on front lawns in Lethbridge!

This weekend we attended the Beargrass Festival in Waterton Park!The event received one of our Diamond Anniversary Grant...
08/31/2026

This weekend we attended the Beargrass Festival in Waterton Park!

The event received one of our Diamond Anniversary Grants which helped fund free and accessible events that encourage community members to come together in celebration.

Thanks for bringing this event back and "flipping tradition back to life!"

If you missed the announcement last week, the Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the Community Prior...
08/27/2026

If you missed the announcement last week, the Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the Community Priorities, Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life, and Youth in Action Grant Programs.

The deadline to apply to each program is 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Applicants with questions should contact the Community Foundation’s Grants Coordinator, Caitlin Gajdostik, to discuss their project prior to applying. Caitlin can be reached at 403-328-5297 or [email protected]. The Community Foundation will host a free grant information session at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 via Zoom. Please click the link below to register.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=5jIKuEKBkUWNRMtcGn5q7KyfZQaYdeJNmdK5P896k0ZUQUdNSEY3T0xLRU5GNlJYOENTMTAySkRETC4u&route=shorturl

This Saturday you can check out live music in the front yards of 6 homes in one central neighbourhood, London Road!In th...
08/26/2026

This Saturday you can check out live music in the front yards of 6 homes in one central neighbourhood, London Road!

In the spring, received a Diamond Anniversary Grant to help fund this family-friendly, walkable, free, one-day music festival.

Enjoy the music!

The Community Foundation is compiling data to publish a report, the Quality of Life Report, that captures local data to ...
08/25/2026

The Community Foundation is compiling data to publish a report, the Quality of Life Report, that captures local data to help better understand the quality of life, strengths, opportunities, and potential challenges facing communities throughout Southwestern Alberta.

Part of the process includes the collection of data from charitable organizations and non-profits across the region. The information collected through this survey will be combined with data collected from Statistics Canada, municipalities, government agencies, and other publicly available data sources to develop a comprehensive understanding of quality of life across Southwestern Alberta.

If you would like to fill out the survey on behalf of your organization, please click the link below. The survey will close on Friday, August 28th.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CFQL2026

The Community Foundation is compiling data to publish a report, the Quality of Life Report, that captures local data to ...
08/25/2026

The Community Foundation is compiling data to publish a report, the Quality of Life Report, that captures local data to help better understand the quality of life, strengths, opportunities, and potential challenges facing communities throughout Southwestern Alberta.

The findings will be used to:
• Identify the strengths and needs of our communities;
• Better understand the experiences and priorities of residents;
• Inform the Community Foundation of Lethbridge & Southwestern Alberta's grant and community investment decisions;
• Support community organizations, municipalities, businesses, and local leaders in planning for the future; and
• Establish a baseline to measure changes in quality of life over time.

Individuals interested in completing the survey can do so by following this link.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CommunityLife2026

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, Beargrass Day in Waterton looks amazing! The event received one of o...
08/24/2026

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, Beargrass Day in Waterton looks amazing!

The event received one of our Diamond Anniversary Grants for events that are inclusive, free, and accessible to the community.

We hope to see you there!

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Unit #50 1202 2nd Avenue South
Lethbridge, AB
T1J0E3

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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403-328-5297

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