Cathy Lane Goodfellow Empowerment Fund 2026

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026

other

partially funded

Canada

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The Cathy Lane Goodfellow Empowerment Fund is a financial support program by the Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network (CFAN). It is designed to assist individuals living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), as well as their caregivers and families, within the Calgary Area. The fund aims to reduce financial barriers and promote stability, inclusion, and personal development by covering essential non-core expenses that improve the quality of life and long-term outcomes for people affected by FASD.

📝 About the Fund

The Cathy Lane Goodfellow Empowerment Fund provides financial assistance to individuals and families affected by FASD. The program focuses on improving the quality of life and fostering personal development by addressing non-core expenses.

Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network (CFAN)

🎁 Benefits

Successful applicants may receive up to $750 per calendar year (January-December). The funds can be used for the following expenses:

Courses and classes (not core education or conferences)
Tutoring
Employment readiness
Health and wellness (e.g., transportation, dental costs, etc.)
Respite care (e.g., summer camps, etc.)
Housing support (not rent or damage deposit; funds can be used for costs like moving or storage)
Identification (e.g., driver’s license, passport, etc.)

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The fund is open to:

Individuals living with FASD
Caregivers of individuals living with FASD
Families supporting a person with FASD

Note: Applicants must be based in the Calgary Area.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: 31 March, 2026
To apply, visit the CFAN Cathy Lane Goodfellow Empowerment Fund Application Portal.
Download the application form: Empowerment Fund Application Form.

For more information, visit the official CFAN Cathy Lane Goodfellow Empowerment Fund page.

Benefits

Successful applicants may receive up to $750 per calendar year (January-December)
Funds can be used for:
- Courses and classes (not core education; not conferences)
- Tutoring
- Employment readiness
- Health and wellness (eg. transportation, dental costs, etc.)
- Respite care (eg. summer camps, etc.)
- Housing support (not rent or damage deposit; funds can be used toward costs like moving costs or storage)
- Identification (eg. driver’s license, passport, etc.)

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