Community Grants

Community Grants are funded through the Community Fund and Field of Interest Funds, representing a large portion of our yearly granting to registered charities and other qualified donees. Our funding ranges from $500 to $7,500, depending on the requirements of the project. These responsive grants are used to address immediate community needs in the greater Fredericton region. In 2024, we granted over $165,754 to support 42 community projects.

Applications must be submitted online using our grant-making web portal. Kindly review the Application Guide for assistance.

Our focus is projects that deliver resources, programming, or opportunities in one or more of the following areas: 

Community Investment Areas

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Arts, Culture & Heritage

Arts, Culture & Heritage - Support the cultivation and education of music, fine arts, multiculturalism and history in our community.

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Belonging & Engagement

Belonging & Engagement - Develop opportunities to volunteer in our community and foster meaningful connections between youth, families and seniors.

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Environment & Animal Welfare

Environment & Animal Welfare - Protect, restore and promote the welfare of animals, territories and ecosystems for future generations.

Literacy & Education

Literacy & Education - Promote inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all.

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Food Security, Housing & Economy

Food Security, Housing & Economy - Help create a community where everyone has equal access to shelter, food and employment, building a future where everyone can thrive.

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Health, Wellness & Recreation

Health, Wellness & Recreation - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.


The following types of organizations are eligible for a grant from the Fredericton Community Foundation:

  • A registered Canadian charity

  • A registered Canadian amateur athletic association

  • A Canadian municipality in the greater Fredericton region

  • Her Majesty in right of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick and agents thereof (Federal and Provincial Government and Agencies such as schools)

The following activities are ineligible for a grant from the Fredericton Community Foundation:

  • Political and religious activities (this does not preclude religious organizations from applying if they are delivering a project/program to the community that is not religious or faith-based)

  • Fundraising campaigns

  • Core operating expenses unless it is critical to mission delivery

  • Deficit financing or the retirement of debt