As a catalyst for positive action, The Calgary Foundation established the Forever Funds initiative to support emerging needs that require increased leadership and funding in the Calgary and surrounding area. The five endowment funds established to address future needs are:

The Diversity and Inclusion Fund
- Supports valuing all people equally and treating all people with respect.

The Arts and Heritage Fund
- Supports and celebrates creativity and history, interpreting the past and forging links to contemporary discussions.

The Seniors Fund
- Supports enriching the lives of seniors and learning from their experience and expertise.

The Environment Fund
- Supports the protection, preservation, enhancement and restoration of the physical environment.

The Mental Health Fund
- Supports the study, research and treatment of mental, nervous and emotional disorders.

Forever Funds consists of a number of collaborative elements. TCF has identified two Visionaries within each sector and one over-arching Ambassador that, along with other community innovators, will hold discussions to identify and support a signature project in each area that will make a lasting impact and encourage civic engagement in the community.                                           

Resources

Forever Funds Visionaries and Ambassador                                                

Forever Funds Background and Grant Info                                                

Forever Funds Sector Research     
                                                                          

Forever Funds Speaker Series                                                                                

In partnership with Borden, Ladner Gervais TCF has launched a multi-year Forever Funds Speaker Series that will raise awareness and highlight the challenges in the areas of needs.