Caring for the community is an integral part of Safeway - it's truly what lies in the heart of our company – and for over 80 years, Safeway has been an active member in the communities where our customers and employees live and work. Established in 2002, the Canada Safeway Foundation ensures this tradition of caring continues by supporting initiatives that feed, protect and nurture children and families in Western Canada.

Together with our customers, employees, suppliers and charitable partners we strive to improve the health and wellness of Canadians. We do so by investing in a range of innovative programs, creating successful partnerships with non-profit organizations and raising awareness for such causes as cancer research and families living with disabilities. By working together we can help ensure more people will receive the ingredients they need to succeed in life.

The Canada Safeway Foundation provides funding to programs and initiatives that support:

- Children and families living with disabilities
- Breast cancer research and awareness
- Prostate cancer research and awareness
- Nutrition education and hunger prevention

The Foundation will review applications from organizations that meet the following requirements:

• Federally registered charitable organizations
• Organizations in locations where Canada Safeway operates (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and North Western Ontario).
• Organizations with good management, a solid background, well-established administration policies and a Board of Directors.

Our priorities do not allow support for:

• Individuals
• Third party fundraisers
• Trips or tours
• Conferences or seminars
• Organizations that practice discrimination or limit members based on race, creed, gender, age or national origin
• Political parties or candidates at any level
• Initiatives not active within our operating area

Please note: We receive many requests and regret that we are unable to support all of the worthwhile causes we learn about. All applications are reviewed in a consistent and objective way. Please allow four months for the entire application process.

How to Apply

Step One: Writing the Application

• Complete the Canada Safeway application form. The Guidelines are available in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file.
• In a separate document, please answer all of the required items. These items are listed on the Canada Safeway Application form. They include:

a.) Project Description (we ask that your project description does not exceed 2-3 pages)

º Provide a description of the project. Explain the current situation and the need that exists.
º Describe the issues that will be addressed by this project and evidence of those issues.
º Identify your key project objectives (what, how, when and where)

b.) Critical Path

º Outline the critical path associated with your project. Be sure to include the year, month, and the date of each milestone related to your project.
º Describe in point form any potential problems this project might encounter. What could limit its success?
º How will you deal with these barriers?

c.) Budget and Funding

º Outline the total budget for your project. Itemize your revenue and expenses. Explain the purpose of each projected expense and details on how you calculated the projected cost.
º If funds are needed for human resources please provide a position description including qualifications and salary. If the position presently exists please describe how it is currently funded and why funding is needed.

d.) Evaluation

º How will you measure your success?
º Are you aware of other organizations that are involved in similar projects?

e.) Community Awareness

º How many people will benefit from this project?
º Do you have any other partners in this initiative?
º How will you promote the project?
º How will Canada Safeway's involvement be highlighted?

Ensure you have all necessary attachments along with your application form. They include:

√ Cover letter	√ Critical Path
√ Application Form	√ Budget and funding details
√ Latest annual report	√ Evaluation
√ List of board members	√ Community Awareness
√ Project Description

Step Two: Send in Your Application

Submit your application (by mail only) to the Canada Safeway Foundation

Do not put your application in a duo-tang, binder or coil book.

Step Three: Review Process

A representative of the Foundation will contact you confirming receipt of your application. At this time we will inform you of the status of your application.

If decided your application meets our funding criteria, it will be reviewed by the Foundation's Board of Director's.

During the review process, we may arrange a meeting or site visit to further discuss the project.

Please allow four months for the entire application process.

Step Four: Expectations of Selected Applications

Successful applications will receive a written agreement outlining the approved funding amount, expectations of those involved and the necessary reporting process.

Organizations can only spend the provided funds for what has been approved. All funds must be spent in the time period outlined in the agreement.

Prior consent from the Canada Safeway Foundation must be obtained if changes to the budget or proposed program are needed.

Organizations must submit a final report to the Canada Safeway Foundation by the date identified in the agreement.

Depending on the project, an interim report may need to be completed.

Acknowledgement of the Canada Safeway Foundation's support should be included in communication materials and events as specified in the agreement.

Grant applications will only be accepted by mail and can be submitted to:

Canada Safeway Foundation

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 864 Station "M"
Calgary, AB T2P 2J6

Street Address:
1020-64 Avenue NE
Calgary, AB T2E 7V8

If you have further questions please contact us at 403-730-3628.