Edmonton Community Foundation

05/25/2026

The Don and Norine Lowry Awards for Women of Excellence are closing soon!

These awards of up to $6,000 support Edmonton women of all ages pursuing studies in energy, business, IT, healthcare, engineering, safety and more — who lead in their field and give back to their community.

Deadline: May 31 at 4:30pm.

Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/phN750YV8Si

05/22/2026

Earlier this year, we joined Chúng Ta Cùng Nhau for a special Lunar New Year episode of The Well Endowed Podcast exploring what it means to carry refugee stories forward and preserve family histories across generations.

As we mark Asian Heritage Month and Leave a Legacy Month this May, we're revisiting that conversation — featuring Vietnamese-Edmontonians Linh Vu of Mãi Mãi - Viet Street Kitchen and David Thao Nguyen of AGNT, alongside co-founders Lindork - Linda Hoang and Jessica Truong.

Listen to the podcast now and explore more by visiting their exhibit, Where We Came From (and where we go from here) — open select dates until June 6th at ArtsHub Creative Studios.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/1BAy50Z3qpn

05/15/2026

When the Autism Independent Living Association - AILA Edmonton identified cooking as a skill their members needed to live more independently, they didn’t just create a program — they built a community.

Thanks to an ECF Community Grant, AiLA launched cooking classes for autistic adults, teaching practical life skills while connecting participants with each other.

ECF also helped set up a partnership with Edmonton Public Library, securing free kitchen space at the Stanley A. Milner Library, stretching the grant further and expanding the program from six classes to eight.

This work shows what’s possible when organizations, spaces, and support come together around a shared goal.

Read Independence Through Cooking in the Spring 2026 issue of Thrive:

https://ow.ly/3SWU50Z0oxE

05/10/2026

Strong communities often start with people who quietly hold everything together.

This Mother's Day, we're celebrating the moms, caregivers, and maternal figures whose care ripples far beyond their own households. The generosity, steadiness, and love they model every day are what community is built on.

Happy Mother's Day from everyone at ECF.

05/09/2026

Hilltop Awards & Bursaries are closing soon!

If you’re from Edmonton or Northern Alberta and studying in Canada this fall apply to receive $1,000–$6,000 to help with school costs.

We're looking for students who:
✔️ Demonstrate financial need
✔️ Are actively involved in their community
✔️ Apply what they learn to strengthen Edmonton and Northern Alberta

⏰ Deadline: May 15 at 4:30pm

You're already showing up for your community — don't miss your chance to get support as you take your next step.

https://ow.ly/8Ny750YWE6A

05/08/2026

What would it take to create affordable housing for 5,000 Edmontonians by 2028?

We spoke with Ryan Young from the Social Enterprise Fund (SEF) about how ECF and SEF are working to accelerate affordable housing development in Edmonton. From unlocking capital to bringing the right partners to the table, it’s about building solutions that last. Learn how strategic financing, cross-sector partnerships and long-term planning can help tackle one of Edmonton’s most complex challenges.

Read Building More Than Homes on our blog: https://ow.ly/2sY950YWEae

05/07/2026

Today, ECF and the Social Enterprise Fund are committing $20 million to help accelerate affordable housing in Edmonton — with a goal of supporting housing for 5,000 Edmontonians by 2028. This isn’t just about dollars. It’s about addressing the financing gaps that stall projects at critical stages, connecting partners who don’t traditionally work together and building tools that can keep affordable housing moving long after this announcement. Through SEF, $5–7 million per year in low-interest financing will be deployed — and as loans are repaid, that capital will be reinvested into future housing projects. Every dollar does more than one job.

We’re proud to be working alongside Civida and City of Edmonton - Local Government — partners who understand that coordinated action is how we build at the scale Edmonton needs.

In 2025, we took meaningful steps forward, granting $1M to 11 housing organizations across Edmonton.

More details at the link below. 👇

https://ow.ly/V0qw50YW7v6

ECF & SEF are committing $20 million to accelerate affordable housing in Edmonton, supporting 5,000 residents by 2028.

05/04/2026

Your will isn’t just about what you leave behind.
It’s about what you build forward.

Even a small gift can:

• Support local charities
• Help students succeed
• Strengthen your community for years

It’s simpler than you think — and more impactful than you might expect.

Curious what your legacy could look like? Check out this video that walks you through the many ways a gift in your will can keep supporting the causes you love for generations to come.

Watch now: https://ow.ly/VL9A50YUJkz

05/04/2026

Pro Coro Canada is excited to be featured on The Well Endowed Podcast. 🎙️

Hear our Managing & Artistic Director Michael Zaugg, Edmonton musician Noel Fanaeian (hundredmillionthousand), and Emerging Artists Taylor McDonough and Maddy Douglas from Soley Singers.

📅 Today, May 4 at 6PM
🔗 https://ecf.ca/the-well-endowed-podcast/all-episodes/
Edmonton Community Foundation

04/29/2026

Know a young classical musician (ages 11–15) in the greater Edmonton area? 🎶

The Alexandra M. Munn Scholarships and John & Andrea Wallin Awards offer up to $2,000 to support lessons, training, and continued study.

Named in honour of Alexandra Munn, a longtime teacher and leader in Alberta’s music community for over 60 years, these awards help remove financial barriers so young musicians can keep pursuing their potential.

Applications are now open and close May 15.

Apply today!

https://ow.ly/NGB050YS5g6

Edmonton youth ages 11–15 with financial need and outstanding classical music talent can apply for the Alexandra M. Munn Scholarships and John & Andrea Wallin Awards through ECF. Awards range from $500–$2,000.