Over the last ten years the Program has awarded funds to support 128 individuals, organizations and charitable initiatives throughout Alberta and the Northwest Territories. With $760,000 donated in support of these local initiatives to date, we are excited to be awarding another $75,000 in 2023!
If you are ready to make a difference in your community and have a pay-it-forward Idea in need of funding, apply now!
Interested in being on the judging panel for one of our Community Markets? Email communityfund@fieldlaw.com by November 1 to find out more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few of the most common questions we get. For more information please check out our FAQ page!
1. WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE FIELD LAW COMMUNITY FUND PROGRAM?
Participants can either be individuals, groups or organizations. Both registered and non-registered charities are eligible to participate. Participants in the Program must, if an individual, be residents of Canada to participate in the Program and reside in a Community Market (Alberta or Northwest Territories). If an organization or group wants to participate in the Program, they must designate a sole contact to represent them. You are not eligible to participate if you are a resident of Quebec. There is no purchase necessary to participate in the Program.
2. DO I HAVE TO BE A REGISTERED CHARITY TO PARTICIPATE?
No, you do not have to be a registered charity to participate.
3. WHAT DOES MY PITCH NEED TO SAY?
The questions asked on the application are as follows:
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- What is your Idea?
- Who will it benefit?
- How will your Idea have a “Pay it Forward” effect in your community?
- How will the award money be managed?
- What is your budget?
- What is the minimum amount of funding you need in order for your Idea to be successful?
- When will your Idea start and end?
For more information on all phases of the Program please click here.
Check Out Our ‘Community Catalysts’ Video Series!
We’re excited to present our our new series: “Community Catalysts”! Join us as we chat with past recipients of the Field Law Community Fund Program and find out how they have been driving positive change within their communities.
Our first video showcased one of our 2022 Northern Alberta recipients, Kello Inclusive. Kello Inclusive is a disability-focused talent and media company that used their funding to provide training opportunities and photoshoots to their roster of talent. Click here to read more about their winning idea: https://field.law/kelloimpact
The Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society was one of our 2022 Southern Alberta recipients, and they used the money they received to purchase of medical equipment for their veterinary team at their veterinary hospital in Calgary. Read more: https://field.law/aarcsimpact