Vision Credit Union Announces 2025/26 Helping Hand Grant Recipients

Across rural Alberta, community organizations play a vital role in creating places where people connect, grow and support one another. Vision Credit Union is proud to celebrate that community spirit by announcing the recipients of its 2025/26 Helping Hand Grants, awarding funding totalling more than $250,000 to 44 community organizations in Vision’s rural branch communities.

The Helping Hand Grants program provides up to $10,000 in funding to charitable and non-profit organizations for capital projects that directly benefit local residents. From upgrades to recreation facilities and improvements to community spaces, these projects help rural communities thrive – today and for years to come.

“Helping Hand Grants is one of the most meaningful ways we give back to the communities we serve,” said Steve Friend, CEO of Vision Credit Union. “Every year, we’re inspired by the creative and caring ways local groups use these grants to improve life in rural Alberta. These are the projects that make our hometowns better for everyone.”

Now in its fourth year, the program is available to eligible organizations operating in any of Vision’s 24 branch communities. Applications for the 2025/26 intake were accepted through Vision’s online Helping Hand Grants portal and reviewed by the Helping Hand Grants committee. Applications were evaluated based on each project’s benefit to the community and the people who live there.

For a complete list of this year’s grant recipients, or to learn more about the Helping Hand Grants program, visit whatsyourshare.ca/helping-hand-grants.