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Turning Ideas into Action: Volunteer with the Grants Committee

Grants Committee

Help OFRE secure the support that drives real change in our community. As part of the Grants Committee, you’ll play a vital role in identifying and accessing funding to fuel initiatives that make Edmonton greener, more sustainable, and more food-secure.

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Bring Your Skills to the Team

We’re Seeking Passionate Volunteers to Strengthen Our Efforts

We’re looking for volunteers for our Grants Committee with:

  • Grant Writing or Research Experience: Familiarity with grant applications, nonprofit funding, or relevant research skills.
  • Detail-Oriented and Organized: Able to track important deadlines, manage records, and work effectively with financial oversight.
  • Good Communication Skills: Comfortable coordinating with the Board and other committees to keep everyone informed on grant processes and requirements.
  • Financial Literacy: Experience with budgeting, fund allocation, or basic accounting is a plus.
  • Strategic Thinker: Interested in identifying new funding opportunities that align with OFRE’s vision of community-driven food security and waste reduction.
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About the Grants Committee

The Grants Committee Chair and members are responsible for:

  • Communicating with the President or other assigned executive to ensure alignment and input on all grant applications.
  • Managing and keeping clear records of grant-funded projects to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
  • Coordinating with the Treasurer to monitor and account for “earmarked funds.”
  • Identifying and exploring additional sources of revenue to support OFRE’s mission.
  • Tracking the progress of grants and ensuring timely updates to relevant OFRE stakeholders.

The Grants Committee is at the heart of ensuring OFRE’s long-term sustainability and resource availability. From researching and applying for grants to managing funds responsibly, this committee finds and secures vital support for both ongoing projects and new, innovative initiatives.

Thanks to grants, OFRE has been able to establish projects like our Edmonton micro-orchard—a community resource that grows fresh, local fruit right here in the city—and create unique tools like our pedal-powered apple crusher.

The Grants Committee members collaborate closely with the Board and other committees, helping turn creative ideas into lasting community resources. Through strategic revenue generation, careful monitoring, and strong partnerships, the Grants Committee keeps OFRE’s projects moving forward with sustainable funding.

Love writing, researching, and finding creative funding solutions? Join our Grants Committee to secure vital resources for OFRE’s initiatives!

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Thank you for stepping up to make a difference! Be part of an incredible community working together to eliminate waste and rescue locally grown food.