About

Years

184

Projects Supported

$1,000,000

Awarded

About the Field Law Community Fund Program

The Field Law Community Fund Program launched in 2013 to support local ideas and initiatives across Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Each year, the program provides funding to help turn community projects into reality, strengthening the places where we live and work.

This year the program celebrated a major milestone — $1 million in funding since its launch. This milestone reflects not only dollars distributed but the lasting ripple effects these projects create, from empowering women and at-risk youth to helping newcomers understand their legal rights and fostering inclusion in schools and workplaces.

How the Program Works

This year, $85,000 is made available for great ideas:

$30,000 for projects in northern Alberta
$30,000 for projects in southern Alberta
$20,000 for projects in the Northwest Territories
$5,000 for the Next Gen Award,

The Next Gen Award was launched in 2024 to encourage post-secondary students to bring forward fresh, campus or community-strengthening ideas

Community Fund Program applicants do not need to be registered charities. By opening the program to grassroots groups and emerging organizations, Field Law is ensuring that more voices and creative ideas can access support.

Community Involvement

Winners are chosen through a unique process that combines public voting with input from local Community Market Judging Panels. This approach ensures the funded projects reflect both community priorities and local expertise.

Applications for the 2025 program close October 8, with public voting opening October 15.

Lasting Community Impact

Since 2013, the Community Fund Program has supported initiatives across nearly every aspect of community life:

Education and legal literacy
Healthcare and mental health supports
Women’s and immigrant organizations
At-risk youth and homelessness
Arts, culture, and sports
Animal welfare and rescue programs

These projects demonstrate Field Law’s belief that small ideas, when given the right support, can spark big impact.

Looking Ahead

As the program prepares to distribute its 2025 funds, it is on track to reach the $1 million milestone — a testament to the creativity of local changemakers and Field Law’s ongoing commitment to supporting community-driven innovation across Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

To submit an idea, create an account. Once registered, log in to submit your idea.

Program has ended.

Each Submission Must:

Have a measurable impact in the community.
Be an Idea for a designated new project where funding is not just added into existing operational and overhead accounts.
Clearly define the purpose for the funds requested and how the money will be managed for the duration of the implementation of the initiative.
Not have been previously awarded funding for the same Idea from the Field Law Community Fund Program.
Conform to the Eligibility, Rules and Regulations.
Positively impact the Community Market in which it is located.

Read the Full Eligibility, Rules + Regulations Here

Positive Change in Action

Northwest Territories

NWT SPCA Spay and Neuter Assistance Program

In 2023, the NWT SPCA was honoured to receive $3,000 from the Field Law Community Fund Program in support of our Spay and Neuter Assistance Program ( SNAP). Thanks to this generous gift, 20 dogs in th...
Southern Alberta

Legal Literacy Education

With the support of the Field Law Community Fund Program, The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) continued to strengthen the Legal Literacy Education Initiative throughout the year, expanding access t...
Northern Alberta

LaZerte's Level the Field Initiative

Athletics is at the heart of our school and greater community whether through participation in sport as athletes, coaches, fans or parents. It provides us with the opportunity to challenge ourselves b...
Northern Alberta

Little Warriors Animal Assisted Therapy

Thanks to the Field Law Community Fund Program, we’re one step closer to launching our new Small Animal Assisted Therapy program at the Be Brave Ranch. Funds received have gone directly toward caring ...
Northwest Territories

KCTC Revitalization & Expansion

This past year at the Kimberlite Career & Technical Centre (KCTC), we’ve had a true glow-up. Along with refreshing our logo, support from the Field Law Community Fund Program allowed us to upgrade...
Next Gen Award

Project Upskill

Project Upskill was created to meet people where they are and guide them forward with a 6-topic financial literacy and wellness curriculum that heals the past, stabilizes the present, and builds a sus...