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2026 Screening Development Micro-Grant Application Form

This grant supports the development of effective screening practices and processes. We provide up to $3,000 to support nonprofit organizations facing resource and capacity challenges in the area of volunteer screening. The information collected within this form will be used to assess eligibility, organizational needs, and to collect contact information so we may notify applicants of the funding decisions in August. If you need support in filling out this form, please feel free to contact us at screening@volunteeralberta.ab.ca or 780-482-300 ext 108 and we would be happy to assist you!

Please review the Grant Eligibility Criteria and the Eligible Costs the grant can be used for before applying. A Direct Deposit Form is required to be uploaded to be considered.

Eligibility Criteria

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Is your organization incorporated, established, and/or registered in Alberta?

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Does your organization provide accessible programs and services to the broader community within Alberta?

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Does your organization receive operational funding through Acute Care Alberta (including Alberta Health Services), Assisted Living Alberta, Primary Care Alberta, or Recovery Alberta?

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Is your organization a university, college, or post-secondary program or institution funded through Alberta Advanced Education?

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Is your organization directly or indirectly affiliated with a political party?

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Do you have volunteers that work directly with vulnerable populations in positions of significant trust and/or authority over them?

Each year, how many Vulnerable Sector Checks in total does your volunteer program typically request? (Required)

Organization Information

For this section, we want to better get to know your organization and understand your needs regarding volunteer screening.

Legal Name of Organization (Required)

Operating Name (if different)

Nonprofit Registration Number (Required)

Organization Address (Required)

Street Address, City, & Postal Code

Annual operating budget (Required)

Please provide your organizations Mission and Vision (Required)

Describe the program participants your organization primarily serves through its programming (Required)

Ex. Youth, Low Income, Athletes, East-Asian community, Rural Albertans, etc.

Number of permanent staff (Required)

Include both full time and part time staff for your full organization

Number of current volunteers (excluding board members) (Required)

Number of board members (Required)

Please list the volunteer roles you currently have (Required)

Examples: Coach, Event Volunteer, Admin, Mentor

Of these roles, which have formal role descriptions and when were they last reviewed/updated? (Required)

Please provide a description of how you currently screen and onboard your volunteers: (Required)

Consider how you use application forms, interviews, role specific training, etc.

Does your organization have a formal document that outlines your screening processes? If so, when were they last reviewed/updated? (Required)

Please describe what your hopes are for your volunteer screening practices and what you think needs to be developed to make your volunteer program successful. (Required)

Please provide any further details regarding the challenges your organization may be facing in developing or updating your volunteer screening practices, policies, procedures, and role descriptions.

Payment Information

Please upload a signed copy of our Direct Deposit form with a copy of Void Cheque. Applicants who do not provide this may have their applications rejected. (Required)

Do not just upload a void cheque, a signed form is needed!

Primary Grant Contact & Authorization

First Name (Required)

Last Name (Required)

Email (Required)

Phone (Required)

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Will this be the person who engages with the training and 1:1 coaching?

I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any false statements may disqualify my organization from qualifying for this funding. (Required)

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