EducationMatters funds programs and awards that are as diverse as the students in public education. Some develop leadership skills and encourage students to become civic-minded. Others introduce new ways of learning. Still others give challenged students and students with special needs opportunities to fulfill their potential. While others address literacy, career and life skills development.

There are rising expectations of public education to meet the demands of our ever-changing world. Your private donations help fund non-core educational enhancements that enrich and enhance public education students, helping them to succeed.

We work closely with the Calgary Board of Education, leaders in Calgary's education sector, and our Grants Committee to review and evaluate programs for funding support. We give priority to programs that are innovative, address critical issues and needs, have system-wide potential and that REALLY do make a difference.

Click the links at the left to discover more on each focus area, including established funds and programs currently supported.

2009 Report to the Community

Programs Funded

Student Awards