Alberta
Grande Prairie and area, Strathcona County, Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park and Bruderheim
Apply for Funding
At Shell Canada we have social investment programs that support the communities around our operations as well as national programs that provide lasting benefits to Canadians across the country.
LOCAL FUNDING
Shell Canada is proud to support a variety of initiatives that benefit our neighbours. Our local funding includes the following communities:
NATIONAL FUNDING
Shell Canada’s social investment strategy focuses on two themes: Rising Indigenous Communities and Energy Transition and Access. More details will be shared on guidelines and application process in late 2023.
Projects outside of Canada
Please contact the Shell company in your country or visit the Shell Foundation website.
HOW CAN FUNDING BE USED
Funding may be used for one-time projects that benefit the community and are sustainable after the conclusion of the grant.
Shell’s social investment program does not fund the following:
- Operating expenses
- Dues or memberships
- Giveaways or prizes
- Individuals or individual pursuits
- Golf tournaments, hockey tournaments, tennis, fishing or other sporting tournaments
- Sports – professional, recreational or minor sports teams
- For-profit organizations
- Trips, tours, and travel expenses
- Third party fundraiser or fundraising events
- Conferences, forums, trade shows, conventions, seminars (unless industry-related)
- Religious causes that do not serve the general public on a non-denominational basis
- Advertising, film, video, television and book productions
- Private foundations
- Fraternal and labour organizations/service clubs
- Private (fee-based) elementary or secondary schools
- Political parties or lobby groups
- Projects where benefits occur outside Canada (see below for other funding options)
Application deadlines
Shell Canada is proud to support a variety of initiatives that benefit neighboring communities.
| Deadline dates | Deadline details |
|---|---|
| April 15 | Applications submitted from February 16 – April 15 will be reviewed starting April 16. Applications received after April 15 will be reviewed after the next deadline, June 15. |
| October 15 | Applications submitted from June 16 – October 15 will be reviewed starting October 16. This will be the final date for submissions. |
