Banff Canmore Community Foundation

the banff canmore community foundation believes that communities thrive when people are valued and feel like they ‘belong’ and can fit in. community foundations are in a unique position of trust and possibility. we sit at the intersection of wealth and poverty; of doors open to possibility and small windows that may be closing; we see boundless opportunity on one side and significant barriers on the other. we are a hinge, a connector, and a believer in the power of inclusion. by working with our philanthropic partners (including our donors, volunteers, local front line service agencies), we help people; programs and priorities find project funding. our signature grants program annually supports the community in the areas of: arts, education, environment, health, heritage, recreation and social services; the foundation scholarship programs help individuals move in the direction of their dreams; our currency is based in philanthropy and our greatest assets are the people who understand