Communities in Mind Application

Communities in Mind is a collaborative mental health fundraising initiative launched in 2020 to support mental health programs in rural Alberta. Each February, five Alberta Co-ops, including Cornerstone Co-op, Central Alberta Co-op, New Horizon Co-op, South Country Co-op, and Westview Co-op, come together for a province-wide campaign focused on:

Raising awareness
Reducing stigma
Funding meaningful, community-based mental health initiatives

Since launch, the campaign has raised nearly $300,000, with 100% of funds staying local and invested back into each Co-op’s trading area.

Our Funding Priority Areas Include:

We support initiatives that create real mental health impact, with a focus on:

Mental Health Programs & Services: Hands-on tools, workshops, support programs, and community engagement opportunities.
Education & Awareness: Initiatives that help communities better understand mental health and how to access services.
Prevention & Early Intervention: Programs focused on children and youth.
Community Support: Projects that strengthen connection, resilience, and local support networks.

Who is Eligible for Support?

Eligible applicants include:

✅ Registered non-profit or charitable organizations
✅ Community groups and youth organizations
✅ Programs supporting mental health or addiction services
✅ Organizations operating within Cornerstone Co-op’s trading area

Applications open April 1, 2026.
Eligible organizations are invited to complete the application form below to be considered for funding

Funding Restrictions

Funds cannot be used for:

❌ Annual operating costs
❌ Physical items or facility upgrades (e.g. furniture, décor, lighting)

Organization Information

Organization Name*

Physical Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

TownProvince

Postal Code

Website URL (Optional)

Is your organization a not-for-profit or a registered charity?*

Not-for-profitRegistered charityOther

If you are a registered charity, what is your charity number? (Optional)

If you answered 'Other' please explain: (Optional)

Please tell us about your organization and what you do in the community.*

Which communities does your organization serve?*

Contact Information

This is the person we will connect with for funding and reporting

Name*

First NameLast Name

Title / Position*

Phone Number*

Email*

Local Co-op Information

Please choose the Cornerstone Co-op nearest to your organization*

Do you or your organization have a Co-op membership number?*

YesNo

If so, what is your Co-op membership number?

If you do not have a Co-op membership number, are you interested in being contacted with information on becoming a member?

YesNo

Does your organization support your local Co-op through regular fuel, food, etc purchases?*

Program Information

Program/Service name*

Please describe the program/service*

Is this a new program/service or an enhancement to an existing project?*

What is the total program/service cost?*

What is the amount of funds being requested?*

Expected project dates (please indicate the anticipated start date and duration of the project)*

If granted funds from the Communities in Mind campaign, what will the money be used for? (Please be as descriptive as possible) *

What does the future of this program/service look like? Will it be sustainable past the support of this funding?*

How will your organization measure the success of this program/service?*

Recognition

If your program/service is approved, you will be required to meet with the Co-op Marketing Committee to review signage consistency with Cornerstone Co-op branding. (Note: Co-op must be publicly recognized for its support. The Local Co-op Name and Logo must be pre-approved by the Marketing Committee, and copies of any documents must be included with your reporting).

Please note: Each project is unique, therefore the cost of signage pertaining to each project will be discussed in collaboration with Cornerstone Co-op on a case-by-case basis

Additional Information

Please add any additional information that may be helpful when considering your application:*

You can add up to 3 supporting documents for review: (Optional)