JCTS Recovery Grants Overview

The JCTS is a registered non-profit organization with charitable status dedicated to fostering a vibrant, engaging, and resilient community in Jasper, Alberta.

Investing in Jasper’s Recovery, Resilience and Risk Reduction

Each quarter, the Jasper Community Team Society (JCTS) distributes funding to support projects that strengthen our community. These grants help local organizations, schools, municipalities, and churches deliver programs and services that directly benefit Jasper residents.

In May 2025 $88,403 was distributed across the community to support initiatives in education, food programs, cultural events, and emergency services.

Organizations funded included:

  • The Regional Authority of the Greater North Central Francophone Education Region #2 – Revitalization of school living wall and aquarium- $7,500

  • Grande Yellowhead Public School Division No. 77 – Restore Outdoor Space Initiative at École Jasper Elementary School- $15,000

  • Jasper United Church - Plants for Interim Housing Residents- $15,000

  • Grande Yellowhead Public School Division No. 77 – Jasper High School Grad Banquet 2025- $2,403

  • Friends of Jasper National Park Association – Parks Day Thank You Packet- $8,000

  • The Regional Authority of the Greater North Central Francophone Education Region #2 – Enhancing Outdoor Schoolyard Facilities - $10,000

  • Friends of Jasper National Park Association – Program Transportation (Summer)- $7,500

  • Jasper United Church – Service Support - $3,000

  • Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society – Mount Alberta Centennial - $5,000

  • Crisis Team Jasper Society – Emergency Accommodation - $15,000

Impact Recap:

In Sept 2025 $68,032 was distributed across the community to support initiatives in education, food programs, cultural events, and emergency services.

Organizations funded included:

  • Crisis Team – Acute Basic Need Fund – $15,000

  • Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives – Bridgeland Room Community Use Initiative – $10,000

  • Friends of Jasper National Park – Community Fall/Winter Connections – $12,366

  • Jasper United Church – Interim Housing Facilitation – $15,000

  • Jasper Food Bank – School Breakfast Program – $15,666.15

Funding Available Every Quarter

JCTS has $100,000 available for distribution this quarter.

Eligibility

Funding is available to qualified donees based in Alberta, including:

  • Schools

  • Municipalities

  • Registered charities

  • Churches

Projects must:

  • Directly benefit Jasper residents

  • Align with JCTS grant priorities of recovery, resilience, and risk reduction

  • Be submitted through the Banff Canmore Foundation grant portal

Apply via the BCF Grant Portal

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Questions?

Email: grants@thejcts.ca

Join the Grant Advisory Committee

We are seeking a new member to join our Grant Advisory Committee. This committee plays a key role in determining which local organizations receive funding each quarter.

Not sure if you are a qualified donee? Check the CRA’s list of registered charities and qualified donees here.

JCTS remains committed to ensuring that resources are available when Jasper needs them most.