Pembina West Co-op’s Community Support Fund provides cash or in-kind donations to non-profit groups and organizations to help support programming, complete projects or improve facilities and/or services that enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve.

This program also includes community sponsorships and gift card/product donations.

Eligibility

We welcome applications from:

• Non-profit/registered charitable organizations exempt from taxation under the Canada Income Tax Act, whose programs and services benefit our community.
• Not-for-profit community groups and youth organizations (Non-registered are also considered.

The following eligibility criteria apply:

• Groups must reside and be active in our trading area.
  
• The group’s purpose should align with our Co-op’s values or Community, Integrity, and Respect.
• The organization or a principal applicant from the organization must hold a membership with Pembina West Co-op.
  
• As Pembina West Co-op is owned by our membership and has no political or religious affiliations, the following are not normally supported:
  • Individual organizations that do not share similar core values
  • Individuals, self-interest
  • Third party fund raisers
  • Groups promoting racial or social intolerance
  • Private clubs
    
  • Professional or technical associations
    
  • Fraternal organizations
    
  • Endowments
    
  • Political parties
    
  • Religious groups or organizations
    

How it works

• Applications are accepted year round.
• Applications are reviewed and the recipients will be chosen at the discretion of Pembina West Co-op.
• Online applications are preferred for administrative efficiency.
• Recipients may be requested to provide a report to Pembina West Co-op on the success of the program, how the funds were used and the impact the funds had on the program.

Click here to apply!

Like other community-minded businesses, we receive numerous requests for donations. Please allow a minimum of 3 weeks to review your requests and respond. Pembina West Co-op works hard to assist in as many community organizations as possible, however due to the high volume of requests received, not all worthwhile proposals will be approved. Such a response does not reflect upon the value of your organization and the valuable service you provide.