CFSEA receives initial $75K donation through Lanfine Wind Community Benefits Program

The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) is grateful to have received an initial donation of $75,000 as Pattern Energy establishes its Lanfine Wind Community Benefits Program. Over the next 20 years, Lanfine Wind will contribute over $1,000,000 to CFSEA which will support local initiatives and community-based organizations for the people of Special Area 3, the MD of Acadia, and the Town of Oyen.

The Lanfine Wind Community Benefits Fund will start accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations within Special Area 3, MD of Acadia, and the Town of Oyen in Spring 2024. The priority areas include Indigenous Initiatives, Environmental, Youth and Education, and Health and Wellness. This new, annual grant stream will be facilitated by the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta and reviewed by a local Lanfine Wind Community Advisory Committee. This committee will include, a Pattern Energy representative, a site manager, four community members, and a CFSEA representative.

“We have been incredibly fortunate to work alongside Pattern Energy and the local team with the Lanfine Wind Project to help guide their corporate community investment which will be an integral part in building a vibrant and strong charitable sector for the area. The foresight and commitment from Pattern leads the charge in corporate community give-back. They have prioritized their focus areas on the unique needs within Special Area 3, the MD of Acadia, and the Town of Oyen to ensure a greater impact. The lasting legacy that Pattern Energy will have on the region will continue to benefit the community, forever,” said Niki Gray, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta.