Emergency Community Support Fund doles out $250,000 to local charities

Jun 30, 2020 | 4:33 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta has awarded more than $250,000 in grants to 12 local charities through the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF), funded by the Government of Canada.

The ECSF is a $350 million fund that is being implemented with Community Foundations of Canada, the Canadian Red Cross and the United Way Centraide Canada in partnership with local foundations across the country. Its goal is to provide support to charities and non-profit organizations serving vulnerable Canadians.

“Our grants committee is reviewing applications for the ECSF on a weekly basis and are working closely with municipal leaders, funders and community partners to ensure that the greatest needs are being addressed in the communities we serve across Southeastern Alberta,” says grants committee chair Cheryl Pocsik

Returning and new eligible organizations can still apply for grants of up to $40,000 until July 27. CFSEA is reviewing and awarding funding weekly to support projects that help ensure no one is left behind in COVID-19 recovery measures.

“The Emergency Community Support Fund has been a vital step in the fight against COVID-19 and local charities have been working tirelessly to support vulnerable populations and those who need it most right now,” says executive director Sue Edwards