COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND

Overview of the COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND program:

The Community Investment Fund is managed by employee-led committees in the specified cities, focusing on supporting registered non-profit and charitable organizations that align with FCL's commitment to community development. The fund emphasizes projects that: Address community needs and have a significant positive impact. Offer sustainable, measurable, and meaningful long-term outcomes. Align with FCL's values and community investment priorities. Provide opportunities for FCL employees to engage and volunteer. Demonstrate innovation and a growth mindset. Examples of qualified organizations and programs include health and wellness initiatives, educational programs, environmental conservation efforts, cultural organizations, skills and trades training, and youth leadership programs.

Benefits of the COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND program:

• Financial Support: Grants to support community-focused projects.
• Employee Engagement: Opportunities for FCL employees to volunteer and contribute to community initiatives.
• Community Impact: Support for projects that address critical community needs and promote sustainable development.

Eligibility criteria of the COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND program:

• To be eligible for this grant, organizations must:
• Be a registered non-profit or charitable organization.
• Operate in Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, or Winnipeg.
• Align with FCL's community investment priorities.
• Request funding between $500 and $10,000.
• Ineligible projects include those affiliated with religious or political organizations, sports-related events, marketing sponsorships, projects outside the specified cities, capital funding requests, third-party fundraising, and requests over $10,000.