How to Request Funding

How to Request Funding

The 2008 Canada Safeway Foundation submission deadline is December 19. Please note: requests will be reviewed and all submissions will receive written notice regarding their application by January 30, 2009.

The 2009 submission deadline is December 18.

Who We Fund

The Canada Safeway Foundation provides funding to programs and initiatives that support:

Children and families living with disabilities,
Camp experiences.

The foundation will review applications from organizations that meet the following requirements:

Federally registered charitable organizations and registerd non-profit societies.
Organizations in locations where Canada Safeway operates (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario).
Organizations with good management, a solid background, well-established administration policies and a Board of Directors.

Our priorities do not allow support for:

Individuals
Third party fundraisers
Trips or tours
Conferences or seminars
Organizations that practice discrimination or limit members based on race, creed, gender, age or national origin
Political parties or candidates at any level
Initiatives not active within our operating area

How to Apply

Step One - Writing the Application

Complete the Canada Safeway application form. The Guidelines are available in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file.

In a separate document, please answer all of the required items. These items are listed on the Canada Safeway Application form. They include:

a.) Project Description (we ask that your project description does not exceed 2-3 pages)

Provide a description of the project. Explain the current situation and the need that exists.
Describe the issues that will be addressed by this project and evidence of those issues.
Identify your key project objectives (what, how, when and where)

b.) Critical Path

Outline the critical path associated with your project. Be sure to include the year, month, and the date of each milestone related to your project.
Describe in point form any potential problems this project might encounter. What could limit its success?
How will you deal with these barriers?

c.) Budget and Funding

Outline the total budget for your project. Itemize your revenue and expenses. Explain the purpose of each projected expense and details on how you calculated the projected cost.
If funds are needed for human resources please provide a position description including qualifications and salary. If the position presently exists please describe how it is currently funded and why funding is needed.

d.) Evaluation

How will you measure your success?
Are you aware of other organizations that are involved in similar projects?

e.) Community Awareness

How many people will benefit from this project?
Do you have any other partners in this initiative?
How will you promote the project?
How will Canada Safeway’s involvement be highlighted?

Ensure you have all necessary attachments along with your application form. They include:

	Cover letter			Critical Path
	Application Form			Budget and funding details
	Latest annual report			Evaluation
	List of board members			Community Awareness
	Project Description

Step Two – Send in Your Application

Submit your application (by mail only) to the Canada Safeway Foundation
Do not put your application in a duo-tang, binder or coil book.

Step Three – Review Process

A representative of the Foundation will contact you confirming receipt of your application. At this time we will inform you of the status of your application.
If decided your application meets our funding criteria, it will be reviewed by the Foundation’s Board of Director’s.
During the review process, we may arrange a meeting or site visit to further discuss the project.

Step Four – Expectations of Selected Applications

Successful applications will receive a written agreement outlining the approved funding amount, expectations of those involved and the necessary reporting process.
Organizations can only spend the provided funds for what has been approved. All funds must be spent in the time period outlined in the agreement.
Prior consent from the Canada Safeway Foundation must be obtained if changes to the budget or proposed program are needed.
Organizations must submit a final report to the Canada Safeway Foundation by the date identified in the agreement.
Depending on the project, an interim report may need to be completed.
Acknowledgement of the Canada Safeway Foundation’s support should be included in communication materials and events as specified in the agreement.

Please note:

We receive many requests and regret that we are unable to support all of the worthwhile causes we learn about. All applications are reviewed in a consistent and objective way. Please allow four months for the entire application process.

Grant applications will only be accepted by mail and can be submitted to:

Renee Hopfner
Manager, Canada Safeway Foundation

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 864 Station “M”
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 2J6

If you have further questions please contact us at 403-730-3628.