The Cathy Lane Goodfellow Empowerment Fund provides bursaries for individuals living with FASD, their families and caregivers. This financial assistance program serves individuals in the Calgary region and awards up to $750. Applications are open all year round with quarterly deadlines.
About The Cathy Lane Goodfellow Empowerment Fund
The Cathy Lane Goodfellow Empowerment Fund is an empowerment program sponsored by the Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network (CFAN). The aim of CFAN is to provide financial support for individuals battling with FASD, their caregivers and families to support their growth and development.
Applications are open all through the year with quarterly deadlines: June 30, September 30, December 31 and March 31. Successful applicants can get up to $750, and they must use the funds within the quarter in which CFAN disburses them. CFAN prioritises first-time FASD applicants in getting funding from the empowerment program.
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: $750
- Maximum award: $750
- Project duration supported: The applicant must use the funds within the quarter in which the empowerment program disburses them.
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Who Can Apply to the Cathy Lane Goodfellow Empowerment Fund
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- Eligible organisation types: Individuals living with FASD, their families and caregivers.
- Registration requirements: Applicants with FASD who show proof that they cannot get funding from other sources.
- Geographic eligibility: Calgary
- Sector or thematic focus:
- Courses and classes
- Tutoring
- Employment
- Health and wellness
- Respite care
- Housing support (not for rent but specifically for moving costs or storage)
- Identification (driver’s license, passport).
Application Process
- Visit the official CFAN website and download the application form.
- Completed applications can be sent by email to info@mycfan.ca
- Submission deadlines are: June 30, 2026; September 30, 2026; December 31, 2026; and March 31, 2026.
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Required Materials
- Activity for which the applicant is seeking support.
- Proof to show that funding is not available from other sources.
- How the funding will support the applicant and the family or caregiver.
- Contact information.
Key Dates
Applications are open multiple times per year, with quarterly deadlines.
- Application deadline: June 30, September 30, December 31 and March 31
- Notification timeline: Approved grants must be utilised within the stipulated time it is given.
Selection Notes
- The application is open quarterly, and funding must be exhausted within the quarter in which it is issued.
- Priority focus areas: Applicants with FASD
- Exclusions: Rents, repairs and core education.
Official Source of the Cathy Lane Goodfellow Empowerment Fund
- Official Application Page: https://www.mycfan.ca/empowerment-fund/
