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 2023, we granted over $156,360 to support 42 community projects.

Applications must be submitted online using our grant-making webportal. Knidly review the Application Guide for assistance. Applications will be accepted until February 29, 2024.

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