1 Please email [email protected]regarding any errors, omissions, or necessary changes. Last updated July 2019 Non-Profit/Voluntary Sector Financial Assistance Summary Note: The information in this document is not a comprehensive list of grants or programs but rather a sampling of some of the financial services offered by various associations, agencies, and public bodies. By no means exhaustive, the following is intended to provide nonprofit organizations with information on some types of funding and contacts to get them started in their quest for financial assistance. This list was updated in July 2019, however the information is subject to frequent changes and potential applicants are encouraged to verify any information contained herein before proceeding.
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Please email [email protected] regarding any errors, omissions, or necessary changes.
Note: The information in this document is not a comprehensive list of grants or programs but rather a sampling of some of the financial services offered by various associations, agencies, and public bodies. By no means exhaustive, the following is intended to provide nonprofit organizations with information on some types of funding and contacts to get them started in their quest for financial assistance. This list was updated in July 2019, however the information is subject to frequent changes and potential applicants are encouraged to verify any information contained herein before proceeding.
Please email [email protected] regarding any errors, omissions, or necessary changes.
Last updated July 2019
Table of Contents Grants are ordered in alphabetical order by funding organization. Grants that have the same funding organization, but different contact information
or website addresses will be found on separate rows.
Funding Organization Name of Funding Program Page
Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) ACA Conservation, Community and Education Grants 5
Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Grant 5
Alberta Historical Resources Foundation, Heritage Preservation Partnership Program
5
Alberta Sport Connection Funding Programs 6
Anti-Racism Community Grant Program 6
Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) 6
Community Initiatives Program (CIP), International Development grant 7
Community Initiatives Program (CIP), Major Cultural and Sport Events (MCSE) 7
Community Initiatives Program (CIP), Operating Grant 8
Community Initiatives Program (CIP), Project-Based Grant 8
Cultural Industry Grants 9
Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP) 9
Status of Women Community Grant Program 10
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation Ecocity Edmonton Grants 10
Environmental Grant Program 10
Alberta Indigenous Relations Ministry
Aboriginal Economic Partnerships Program (AEPP) 11
Employment Partnerships Program 11
Urban Indigenous Initiatives Program 11
ALIGN Association of Community Services Bursary for Organizational Leadership 12
City of Camrose Community Grants, Arts and Culture Grants 16
City of Chestermere
Community Grant Program 16
Community Vitality Grant 16
Human Services Advisory Board Grants 17
City of Cold Lake
Community Capital Project Grant 17
Recreation and Cultural Grant Program 17
Special Project Grant Program 18
City of Edmonton Grants and Funding Programs 18
City of Fort Saskatchewan Community Initiated Projects, Non-Profit Organizations Grant, School Playground Grant, Shape Your Community Grant, Tourism Hosting Grant
18
City of Grande Prairie Grants, Funding & Awards 19
City of Lacombe Facility Rental Financial Assistance Grant 19
Recreation & Culture Grant 20
City of Leduc Event Hosting Grants, Grants to Organizations, Sport Tourism Development Grant, Travel Grants
20
City of Lethbridge
Community Capital Projects Grant 20
Community Event Support Grant, Heart of Our City Downtown Activity Grants, Major Community Event Hosting Grant
21
City of Lloydminster Family and Community Support Services Grant Program 21
Tobacco Reduction Grant, Third-Party Funding 21
City of Medicine Hat Community Development Grants, Special Cultural Events Assistance Grants, Family & Community Support Services Grants, UERAB Grants
22
City of Red Deer Agency Capacity Building Grant, Community Culture Grants, Community Recreation Enhancement Grant
Please email [email protected] regarding any errors, omissions, or necessary changes.
Last updated July 2019
Funding Organization & Program Name
Description Contact Information
Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) ACA Conservation, Community and Education Grants
Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) is a non-profit organization working collaboratively to conserve, protect and enhance Alberta’s wildlife, fisheries and habitat.
ACA Conservation, Community and Education Grants fund conservation activities by individuals (with appropriate insurance coverage), organizations, and communities that contribute to healthy fish and wildlife populations, to a healthy environment for fish and wildlife in Alberta, and to the understanding, appreciation and use of that environment. This grant program will also fund projects which increase the level of attendance and awareness of outdoor opportunities, while developing knowledge and respect for conservation.
Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Alberta Foundation for the Arts Grant
A crown agency of the Government of Alberta, the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) was established in 1991 with a mandate to support and contribute to the development of the arts in Alberta. The AFA currently reports to Alberta’s Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women.
The AFA receives funds annually from the Alberta Lottery Fund which it then distributes as grant funding to artists and art organizations to encourage the growth and development of the arts sector. More specifically, AFA grant funding supports creative activity in the performing, visual, literary, and film/video arts disciplines as well as a wide range of art initiatives including festivals/artists-in-residence programs, emerging artists’ exhibits, community events, performances, and education.
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women 10708 105 Ave Edmonton, AB T5H 0A1
Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Heritage Preservation Partnership Program
The primary purpose of the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation is to encourage initiatives that preserve and interpret Alberta’s rich heritage. This is done by providing financial, technical and professional assistance to community-based heritage projects ranging from the restoration of historic buildings to the publishing of community histories.
The program includes the following funding categories:
Bob Etherington Heritage Conservation Fund
Heritage Awareness grants
Historical Resource Conservation grants
Publication grants
Research grants
Roger Soderstrom Scholarship
Program Coordinator Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Old St. Stephen’s College 8820 112 St Edmonton, AB T6G 2P8
Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Alberta Sport Connection Funding Programs
Alberta Sport Connection offers the Event Support Grant for small, medium and large events. This includes Minor International, North American, Canadian and Western Canadian Championships, Cups, and Events. These events are eligible for funding to a maximum of $10,000. For Major Sport Events, like large scale national championships, Olympic/Paralympic qualifiers, world cups, and world championships, the Alberta Sport Connection works with its Ministry partners in Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women to offer the Major Cultural and Sport Events funding program.
Alberta Sport Connection 620-615 Macleod Trail SE Calgary, AB T2G 4T8
Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Anti-Racism Community Grant Program
The Anti-Racism Community Grant (ARCG) program supports initiatives that raise awareness and understanding of racism and its impact on all Albertans. The program fosters cultural awareness and cross-cultural understanding in communities across the province.
Maximum funding request is $25,000.
Higher priority will be given to:
projects with a broad scope and reach
applicants which have not received prior Government of Alberta funding for any other projects
extra small to small organizations with an annual operating budget as follows: o $0 - $249,999: extra small o $250,000 - $499,999: small
Anti-Racism Community Grant Program Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women 212-17205 106A Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 1M7
Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP)
Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) funding provides financial assistance to acquire, build, purchase, repair, renovate, upgrade or expand sports, recreational, cultural or other related public-use community facilities.
CFEP outcomes are to:
enhance the lifespan and support the creation of public-use community facilities, and
stimulate economic activity across the province.
CFEP has 2 funding streams:
Small Funding Stream (Up to $125,000). Organizations may be considered for up to $10,000 non-matching funding.
Community Grants Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women 212-17205 106A Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 1M7
Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Community Initiatives Program (CIP), International Development Grant
The Community Initiatives Program (CIP), International Development Grant provides funds to organizations supporting sustainable community development projects in developing nations. The purpose of the International Development funding stream is to match or supplement the donations of Albertans to humanitarian projects in developing nations.
Assistance is provided to projects run by:
small and medium-sized non-profit organizations,
Alberta-based non-profit organizations, and non-government organizations.
Community Initiatives Program International Development Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women 212-17205 106A Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 1M7
Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Community Initiatives Program (CIP), Major Cultural and Sport Events (MCSE)
The Community Initiatives Program (CIP), Major Cultural and Sport Events (MCSE) funding stream is intended to streamline processes and maximize limited funding for organizations applying through multiple sources within Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women. These sources include Alberta Sport Connection, Tourism, and Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
You must contact program staff prior to submitting an application to MCSE.
Major Cultural and Sport Events grant stream will consider the following type of events:
Sport o National or international amateur sport events sanctioned by
national sport organizations or international federations. o Non-sanctioned events can apply for grant support through
the Community Initiatives Program Project-Based funding stream.
o This includes national and world championships and world cup events.
o Examples include: World Cup Downhill Men’s Skiing, Scottie’s Tournament of Hearts Curling
Major Cultural and Sport Events Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women 212-17205 106A Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 1M7
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Cultural o Focus is on national or international cultural events that are
recognized by the respective governing body. o Examples include: JUNO Awards, Canadian Country Music
Awards
Only sanctioned events are eligible for this grant. Sanctioned events are those that have been awarded/approved by the legally recognized governing body that is responsible for administering the event.
Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Community Initiatives Program (CIP), Operating Grant
The Community Initiatives Program (CIP), Operating grant supports core operations and capacity building for non-profit organizations whose mission, outcomes, and services make an impact in one of the following priority areas:
enhancing the quality of life of Albertans by providing direct programs and services that address social issues;
creating equitable access to human, social and economic resources and services for all Albertans;
supporting community collaborations, involving multiple organizations to address broader human or social issues.
Community Initiatives Program Operating Grant Stream Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women 212-17205 106A Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 1M7
Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Community Initiatives Program (CIP), Project-Based Grant
The Community Initiatives Program (CIP), Project-Based grant supports projects that enhance and enrich communities throughout Alberta by providing assistance to non-profit organizations for:
new programs and initiatives,
community events,
community publications.
Community Initiatives Program Project-Based Grants Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women 212-17205 106A Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 1M7
Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Cultural Industry Grants
Cultural Industry Grants provide support for organizations working in screen-based productions, book and magazine publishing, interactive digital media, and sound recordings.
Assistance is provided under:
Cultural Industry Support Organizations Operating Grant: Funding to support the production of books, magazines, sound recordings or film production in Alberta.
Cultural Industry Organizations Project Grant: Funding for Alberta-based companies to support projects in art production, training, career development, marketing and research.
Cultural Industry Organizations Operating Grant: Funding to help cover operating expenses related to the production of books, magazines or sound recordings.
Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP)
The Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP) helps to advance and strengthen the non-profit/voluntary sector by providing multi-year operational funding for up to 3 years to Alberta-based non-profit organizations that have a primary mandate and proven ability to:
build the capacity of other non-profit organizations in Alberta,
strengthen and advance the capacity of Alberta’s non-profit/voluntary sector as a whole,
build capacity for effective volunteerism in the broader community.
ECAP defines capacity building as the process of developing the knowledge, skill and ability to make and implement decisions in a manner that achieves effective and efficient results at the individual, organizational and sector level.
Funding through ECAP focuses on strengthening the non-profit/voluntary sector in areas such as:
leadership
operational management
adaptive capacity
collaboration
financial sustainability
Erin Collins Community Engagement Branch Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women 9th Floor, Jasper Building 10405 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 4R7
Please email [email protected] regarding any errors, omissions, or necessary changes.
Last updated July 2019
Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Status of Women Community Grant Program
The Status of Women Community Grant Program provides one-time funding to charitable and not-for-profit organizations for projects and activities aimed at advancing gender equality and improving the lives of women and girls in Alberta. The funding is focused on initiatives in the following key priority areas of the ministry:
increasing women’s economic security,
increasing women in leadership and democratic participation,
preventing and responding to gender-based violence.
The Program is designed to provide funding to organizations who seek to expand their geographic or sector reach, introduce successful initiatives in other areas throughout Alberta, or organize events, conferences and training. Applicants are strongly encouraged to collaborate with external partners and to demonstrate, where applicable, that matching funds have been applied for or obtained.
Community Grant Program 5th Floor, Oxbridge Place 9820 106th St Edmonton, AB T5K 2J6
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation Ecocity Edmonton Grants
Alberta Ecotrust, Edmonton Community Foundation, and City of Edmonton partner to provide these grants to help transition Edmonton into an energy sustainable and climate resilient city. The grants, available to non-profits, community leagues, schools and charities, invest in citizen-led urban solutions to climate change.
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation 100-1711 10 Ave SW Calgary, AB T3C 0K1
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation Environmental Grant Program
Alberta Ecotrust’s supports the people and projects that effectively address Alberta’s most pressing environmental issues. They accomplish this primarily by investing in Alberta environmental non-governmental organizations to more effectively deliver programs, projects, and results that advance their environmental missions within their issue priorities. The two different grants offered are:
1. Community Grants – designed to support community based projects that typically focus on local opportunities for change through stewardship and action.
2. Major Project Grants – designed to support more comprehensive projects that have the potential to result in substantial environmental benefit.
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation 100-1711 10 Ave SW Calgary, AB T3C 0K1
Please email [email protected] regarding any errors, omissions, or necessary changes.
Last updated July 2019
Alberta Indigenous Relations Ministry Aboriginal Economic Partnerships Program (AEPP)
The goal of the Aboriginal Economic Partnerships Program (AEPP) is to provide funding to Indigenous communities, community-owned businesses and organizations to foster economic development for Indigenous Albertans.
Projects funded under this program must either support the development of organizational capacity or economic / business opportunities.
Alberta Indigenous Relations 19th Floor, Commerce Place 10155 102 St NW Edmonton, AB T5J 4G8
Phone: 780-427-2711 Toll Free: 310-000 before the phone number above
Alberta Indigenous Relations Ministry Employment Partnerships Program
The Employment Partnerships Program supports initiatives that help Indigenous communities and Indigenous serving organizations connect their members to employment. Projects are assessed on how they contribute to one or more of the following program priorities:
promote employment opportunities to Indigenous people,
develop strategies to employ and retain Indigenous workers,
labour market and workforce planning activities.
Alberta Indigenous Relations 19th Floor, Commerce Place 10155 102 St NW Edmonton, AB T5J 4G8
Phone: 780-427-2711 Toll Free: 310-000 before the phone number above
For more information: https://www.alberta.ca/employment-partnerships-program.aspx
Alberta Indigenous Relations Ministry Urban Indigenous Initiatives Program
The Urban Indigenous Initiatives Program (UIP) supports projects that remove barriers and strengthen socio-economic opportunities for Alberta’s urban Indigenous people. The UIP complements other funding programs and is not intended to replace/duplicate other sources of funding that may be available. If applicable, Indigenous Relations will inform applicants if the project is better suited under other government programs or funding agencies.
The amount of funding awarded is based on project details so there is no minimum or maximum grant amount.
Alberta Indigenous Relations 233 Block C, Terrace Building 9515 107 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2C1
Phone: 780-427-9414 Toll Free: 310-000 before the phone number above
Please email [email protected] regarding any errors, omissions, or necessary changes.
Last updated July 2019
ALIGN Association of Community Services Bursary for Organizational Leadership
ALIGN is a membership-based hub of over 120 child and family service agencies throughout Alberta.
The purpose of the Leadership Bursaries is to foster future leadership capacity by enabling senior organizational leaders to participate in formal education and professional development programs that enhance their ability to lead their organization and the field. The focus is to develop or enhance leadership skills and innovation in service delivery and development, human resource management, organizational excellence, and fiscal management.
ALIGN Bonnie Doon Mall, Suite 255 8330 82 Ave Edmonton, AB T6C 4E3
ATB Financial sponsorships are strategic partnerships negotiated with an organization or event to make Alberta better. They sponsor events, festivals, and innovation in three focus areas: arts and culture, community and social development, and sports and wellness.
Donations are financial contributions to an organized based on benefit to the community and in support of Albertans’ greater good. Social impact is the primary purpose.
Throughout their global operations, ATCO provides volunteers, expertise, gifts-in-kind, and financial support to organizations that help communities thrive.
Support may be considered in the following areas:
Arts & Culture
Civics
Environment
Health & Wellness
Industry
Military
Safety
Sports & Recreation
Youth & Education
ATCO Head Office 5302 Forand St SW Calgary, Alberta T3E 8B4
Phone: 403-292-7500
Only online applications will be considered at the link below: https://grantstream.com/ATCO/form/default/en/
Please email [email protected] regarding any errors, omissions, or necessary changes.
Last updated July 2019
Calgary Foundation Charitable Sector Grants
Calgary Foundation exists to support charitable organizations working to build a community where everyone feels they belong. With over 60 years of community leadership, they partner with hundreds of organizations each year through thoughtful, impactful and innovative grants.
Calgary Foundation has five types of grants, some of which have several programs:
Community Grants
Major and Signature Grants
Grassroots Grants
Strategic Opportunity Grants
Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Fund
They also offer impact investing which provides debt financing to charitable organizations to bridge short term cash flow, scale up proven enterprises, and boost traditional financing for capital or growth projects.
The Calgary Foundation 1180-105 12 Ave SE Calgary, AB T2G 1A1
The Canada Council for the Arts champions and invests in artistic excellence through grants, services, prizes and payments to professional Canadian artists, groups and arts organizations. Their grants are organized into six programs:
Explore and Create – creation and dissemination of innovative, vibrant, and diverse art
Engage and Sustain – supporting organizations at the heart of Canada’s creative communities
Creating, Knowing, and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples – foster a vital and resilient Indigenous arts ecosystem
Supporting Artistic Practice – champion the Canadian arts sector, boost the capacity for artists to realize work, and advance the conditions of creation
Arts Across Canada – fostering meaningful relationships and exchanges between artists and the Canadian public
Arts Abroad – helping bring Canadian works to the world
Canada Council for the Arts 150 Elgin St PO Box 1047 Ottawa, ON K1P 5V8
Phone: 1-800-263-5588
Website: https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants
Canadian Agricultural Partnership Agriculture and Food Sustainability Assurance Initiatives
The Agriculture and Food Sustainability Assurance Initiatives program supports industry associations and industry-led non-profit assurance initiatives to develop and enhance sustainability certification or assurance systems to demonstrate to the public the quality, safety and sustainability of products produced by producers and food companies.
Agriculture and Food Sustainability Assurance Initiatives Program 302, 7000 113th St NW Edmonton, AB T6H 5T6
Please email [email protected] regarding any errors, omissions, or necessary changes.
Last updated July 2019
Please note: the terms and conditions of this program were being reviewed at the time this Financial Assistance Summary was created and there may be changes to eligibility and other aspects.
Program Contact: Michelle McKinnon Phone: 403-948-8512
Canadian Agricultural Partnership Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change – Group Program
The purpose of the Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change – Group program is to support extension delivery, carry out applied research, and strategically manage data (through producer groups and agricultural organizations) that improve producer understanding of key environmental practices that, when implemented, can increase market access for the producer.
Canadian Agricultural Partnership Public Agriculture Literacy
The Public Agriculture Literacy program supports initiatives that build industry communication capacity to increase public and consumers’ awareness and understanding of agriculture and the food production system. Please note: the terms and conditions of this program were being reviewed at the time this Financial Assistance Summary was created and there may be changes to eligibility and other aspects.
Public Agriculture Literacy Program 302-7000 113th St NW Edmonton, AB T6H 5T6
Program Contact: Diana Bingham Phone: 780-427-3980
Please email [email protected] regarding any errors, omissions, or necessary changes.
Last updated July 2019
City of Airdrie Community Investment Funds
The City of Airdrie’s Community Investment Funds (CIF) provides funding to eligible, local not-for-profit organizations and neighbourhood associations to support sustainable festivals, events and/or neighbourhood projects within Airdrie that enhance the quality of life of residents.
Under the Community Investment Funds, eligible groups can apply for the following:
Neighbourhood Matching Fund: Supports events that create a strong sense of community and safety and helps residents to collaboratively address the needs of their neighbourhood.
Small scale festivals & events fund: Enhances arts, culture and recreational sustainability by protecting the characteristics that make Airdrie unique. Also nurtures innovative arts, recreational and creative expressions that further strengthen Airdrie’s reputation as a vibrant community with a heightened sense of identity, place and community.
Large scale festivals & events fund: Enhances Airdrie’s economic sustainability by providing matching funding to community not-for-profit organizations that have an established history of organizing and hosting large scale festivals and events capable of attracting tourism.
The City of Beaumont Community Grant Program funding opportunities are available to community organizations to fund operating and one-time initiatives, one-time projects that enhance community safety, and events that are primarily designated and delivered to the general population that attract visitors, significantly contribute to the local economy, promote volunteerism, and add value to Beaumont.
Minimum funding request is $1000. Funding is available for capital projects, programs, and operating (core) costs.
City of Beaumont Community Grant Funding Program 5600 49 Street Beaumont, AB T4X 1A1 Phone: 780-929-8782 Website: https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/299/Funding-Requests
City of Calgary Home Program Grant
The Home Program Grant helps non-profit groups support Calgarians in affordable housing. It does this by helping non-profits launch initiatives in four key areas of focus that build capacity for residents:
1. feel they have stronger housing stability, 2. have increased financial competency, 3. access and use community wellness services / activities, 4. lead community wellness activities.
City of Calgary 800 Macleod Trail SE Calgary, AB T2P 2M5
Please email [email protected] regarding any errors, omissions, or necessary changes.
Last updated July 2019
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City of Calgary Prevention Investments (PI) Capacity-Building Funding
Prevention Investments (PI) Capacity-Building funding is available to eligible non-profit organizations to strengthen their organizational effectiveness, increase their programs’ impact, and address emerging issues and trends that are impacting Calgarians.
Initiatives should meet one of the following requirements:
Build the capacity of the non-profit sector, organizations’ and/or programs’ ability to effectively address the needs and interests of Calgarians experiencing vulnerabilities;
Align with best and promising practices in social service delivery;
Meet the requirements for ONE of the funding categories: Organizational Effectiveness or Emerging Issues.
City of Calgary 800 Macleod Trail SE Calgary, AB T2P 2M5
City of Camrose Community Grants Arts and Culture Grants
The City of Camrose provides grants to not-for-profit organizations that are meeting the social service needs of Camrose residents and demonstrate the use of collaboration and the principles of sustainable practice. This funding falls under two categories:
Recurring Grants: Organizations that often have a long history of providing social service needs to the community are invited by the City to apply.
Discretionary Grants: Discretionary Grants are available to all other community organizations that meet the social service needs of residents of Camrose but are not considered for Recurring Grants.
The City of Camrose also offers arts and culture grants. Arts and culture organizations can find the application form on the website provided.
Travis Bouck General Manager of Financial Services 5204 50 Avenue Camrose, AB T4V 0S8
The City of Chestermere supports community organizations that facilitate local activities which enhance amenities in sports and recreation, arts, culture, and history as well as projects that promote the social well-being of the residents of Chestermere.
City of Chestermere 105 Marina Road Chestermere AB T1X 1V7
Please email [email protected] regarding any errors, omissions, or necessary changes.
Last updated July 2019
events that are inclusive and engage Chestermere residents in active participation. Community Vitality Grants have been established to encourage community building and inclusion and strengthen connections in neighbourhoods.
City of Chestermere Human Services Advisory Board Grant
Family and Community Support Services and United Way/Chestermere Partnership Funding is for non-profit and charitable organizations that offer a wide range of services to increase the social well-being of individuals, families and the community through prevention, early intervention and community development programs.
City of Chestermere 105 Marina Road Chestermere AB T1X 1V7
The City of Cold Lake provides assistance to eligible community organizations for capital projects that enhance the community’s economic vitality, improve the quality of life of citizens, and/or maintain community assets in the area of inclusive sports, recreation, community wellness, parks, arts, culture, or social services.
City of Cold Lake 5513 48 Avenue Cold Lake, AB T9M 1A1 Phone: 780-594-4494 Website: https://www.coldlake.com/content/community-capital-project-grant
City of Cold Lake Recreation and Cultural Grant Program
The City of Cold Lake provides funds to develop or enhance comprehensive and diverse recreation and culture programs within the community.
City of Cold Lake 5513 48 Avenue Cold Lake, Alberta T9M 1A1
Please email [email protected] regarding any errors, omissions, or necessary changes.
Last updated July 2019
City of Cold Lake Special Project Grant Program
The City of Cold Lake offers up to $2000 of same year funding for a project to be completed by December 31st of the application year. The projects must be preventative in nature and enhance the social well-being of individuals and families through promotion or intervention strategies provided at the earliest opportunity.
Detailed eligibility criteria are available in the application tool kit.
Cold Lake and District Facility and Community Support Services 5220 – 54 Street Cold Lake, AB T9M 1A1 Phone: 780-594-4495 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.coldlake.com/content/special-project-grant-program
City of Edmonton Grants and Funding Programs
City of Edmonton grants and sponsorships are for not-for-profit, Edmonton-based organizations in the areas of arts, festivals, major parades, community leagues, multicultural, recreation/amateur sport. The City of Edmonton offers a broad range of grants and funding opportunities each year. Visit their website to learn more about all of the different funding programs.
Community Grants Office Community and Social Development 7h Floor, CN Tower 10004 104 Avenue PO Box 2359 Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7
City of Fort Saskatchewan Community Initiated Projects Non-Profit Organizations Grant School Playground Grant Shape Your Community Grant Tourism Hosting Grant
The City of Fort Saskatchewan offers the following grant and program opportunities:
Community Initiated Projects: For local, non-profit organizations who
desire to add a new facility, specialized amenities, or enhance existing infrastructure.
Non-Profit Organizations Grant: For the operations and capacity of
community-based organizations to support the delivery of initiatives and to support a vibrant and thriving community.
School Playground Grant: For construction of a new playground or replacement an existing playground located adjacent to a school within the city.
City of Fort Saskatchewan 10005 102 Street Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 2C5
Please email [email protected] regarding any errors, omissions, or necessary changes.
Last updated July 2019
Shape Your Community Grant: For doing something in your neighbourhood to build a stronger community, address a local challenge, or develop a community sustainable project with funds for community events or for community enhancements or initiatives.
Tourism Hosting Grant: For local non-profit organizations to host sanctioned events brought into the city that will demonstrate economic benefits through increased tourism and profile the city at an international, national or provincial level.
Specific contact information for each grant can be found at the website link provided.
City of Grande Prairie Grants, Funding & Awards
The City of Grande Prairie is proud to offer a multitude of funding and granting opportunities to support local individuals and organizations who are making a positive impact in the community. For more information about the types of grants and funding, visit the website link provided on the right.
City of Grande Prairie 10205 98 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2E7
City of Lacombe Facility Rental Financial Assistance Grant
The Facility Rental Financial Assistance grant aims to provide a small source of funds to assist in situations where the costs of the City's facilities are a financial burden to a group or organization. The grant is not intended for continued support.
When determining who is eligible to receive the grant, the City of Lacombe looks for:
Local organizations where the majority of the members reside in Lacombe
Youth oriented events
Demonstration that facility fees are creating a burden to the group or organization
Events where proceeds raised from the event stay in the community
Events where organizers are prevented by association rules from charging a registration or tournament fee to help offset the cost
Organizations with a limited ability to raise funds by other means
Applications are due the second Wednesday of each month.
Lacombe and District Recreation, Parks & Culture Board City of Lacombe 5432 56 Ave Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9
Please email [email protected] regarding any errors, omissions, or necessary changes.
Last updated July 2019
City of Lacombe Recreation & Culture Grant
The City of Lacombe provides funds to facilitate Recreation & Culture Master Plan identified programs and services. The purpose of this Recreation & Culture Grant is to support new local programs and services that enhance citizens’ quality of life through recreation and culture.
Sandi Stewart Recreation & Culture Manager 5432 56 Ave Lacombe, AB T4L 1P5
City of Leduc Event Hosting Grants Grants to Organizations Sport Tourism Development Grant Travel Grants
The City of Leduc offers the following grant and program opportunities:
Event Hosting Grants: To provide a source of funds for eligible community groups and eligible community events to assist in defraying costs associated with those events.
Grants to Organizations: These grants provide assistance to Leduc non-profit organizations whose activities benefit Leduc citizens.
o Recreation/amateur sport, arts, culture, parks, and other community activities: reviewed by Parks, Recreation & Culture Board (PRCB)
o Social services programs & initiatives: reviewed by the Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) board.
o Requests falling outside of the above mandates: reviewed by an ad hoc Grants to Organizations Committee, comprised of reps from council, PRCB and the FCSS board.
Sport Tourism Development Grant: The sports tourism grant assists with the costs of hosting multi-day sporting events in the City of Leduc. Applications need to be submitted at least 2 months before the event.
Travel Grants: To assist City of Leduc residents with the cost of travel to provincial, national or international events in which they represent the City of Leduc, or to receive training/instruction that will be taught in the community.
Family & Community Support Services or Community Development 1 Alexandra Park Leduc, AB T9E 4C4
City of Lethbridge Community Capital Projects Grant
The Community Capital Project Grant provides financial support for eligible facilities and projects, in pursuit of the following goals:
Support not-for-profit organizations to maximize the services they provide to their members and to the community;
Provide financial assistance for not-for-profit organizations in their efforts to construct, renovate or retrofit facilities, or to purchase major equipment to improve operational efficiency or enhance programming;
City of Lethbridge Community Services Department 910 4 Ave S Lethbridge, AB T1J OP6 Phone: 403-320-4716
City of Lethbridge Community Event Support Grant Heart of Our City Downtown Activity Grants Major Community Event Hosting Grant
The City of Lethbridge offers the following grant and program opportunities:
The Community Event Support Program invests in non-profit community organizations that organize and deliver events which enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Lethbridge, (as demonstrated in the City of Lethbridge Parkland and Roadway Special Event Policy).
The Heart of Our City Activity Grant’s provides City of Lethbridge funds to help Lethbridge organizations host events that contribute to downtown vibrancy and attract audiences to the Heart of the City.
The Major Community Event Hosting Grant provides funds for events of significant size that would have an economic benefit and enhance the profile and visibility of the city.
City of Lethbridge Community Services Department 910 4 Ave S Lethbridge, AB T1J OP6
City of Lloydminster Family and Community Support Services Grant Program
The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Grant Program is a source of funding for non-profit community organizations provided by the Province of Alberta. The funds are to be used to enhance and enrich preventative programs and services within the City of Lloydminster.
Family and Community Support Services City Hall, 4420 50 Avenue Lloydminster, AB T9V 0W2
City of Lloydminster Grants, Incentives, and Funding Programs
The City of Lloydminster offers the following grant and program opportunities:
Family and Community Support Services Grant Program provides funds to non-profit organizations to enhance and enrich preventative programs and services with in the City of Lloydminster.
Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program provides funds to non-profit organizations for the development of sport, culture, and recreation programs.
The Lloydminster Tobacco Reduction Grant (LTRG) is a community grant program with the goal of healthier, smoke free Lloydminster. It provides funds to non-profit organizations, schools, and volunteer groups for projects that:
City of Lloydminster 4420 50 Avenue Lloydminster, AB/SK T9V 0W2
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o Raises awareness of the health risks associated with tobacco o Or support the adoption of a tobacco free lifestyle
The City of Lloydminster also provides funding to a number of third-party organizations, supporting services that benefit residents.
City of Medicine Hat Community Development Grants Special Cultural Events Assistance Grants Family & Community Support Services Grants UERAB Grants
The City of Medicine Hat offers the following grant and program opportunities:
Community Development Grants support non-profit groups to meet the social needs of Medicine Hat residents.
Special Cultural Events Assistance Grants provide funding to eligible organizations in Medicine Hat to support existing cultural activities, festivals, exhibitions or performances or to initiate new ones in the community.
Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) Funding is for projects or programs that are preventative in nature, meet provincial FCSS strategic directions, and improve the social well-being of individuals, families, or community.
Special Events/Competition Assistance grants are available to individuals and non-profit groups/organizations/agencies involved in sports, recreation or leisure activities and/or competitions.
City of Medicine Hat 580 1 Street SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E6
City of Red Deer Agency Capacity Building Grant Community Culture Grants Community Recreation Enhancement Grant
The City of Red Deer offers the following grant and program opportunities:
Agency Capacity Building Grant: Red Deer & District FCSS agency capacity building funds are intended to help make community organizations stronger and more effective.
Community Culture Grants: The Community Culture Development Fund provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations delivering arts, culture, and heritage initiatives in the community.
Community Recreation Enhancement Grant: The Community Recreation Enhancement Grant provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations delivering recreation initiatives in the community.
Spark Grant: The Spark Grant is matching grant to help citizens build relationships and get to know their neighbours.
City of Red Deer 4914 48 Avenue Red Deer, AB T4N 3T4
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Athlete and Artist Development Grant
Environmental Initiatives Grant Program
Outside Agency Operating Grant Program
Young Artists Legacy Award Program
Utility Relief Grant Program
Website: https://stalbert.ca/cosa/admin/grants/
City of Wetaskiwin Family and Community Support Services Community Grant Program
The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Grant Program provides funds annually to local organizations that work enrich the community and the lives of its residents through preventative services.
City of Wetaskiwin 4705-50 Avenue, Box 6210 Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 2E9
The Grant-in-Aid program provides up to $500 for public locally based events that benefit the community. Applications are accepted annually and funds must be spent within one year of the date of approval.
City of Wetaskiwin 4705-50 Avenue, Box 6210 Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 2E9
Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta Community Impact Grants
The Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta’s Community Impact Grants support a wide range of innovative projects and organizations, both large and small that are changing lives and helping to create more vibrant, livable communities.
Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta 200-11330 106 St Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7X9
The Farm Credit Canada (FCC) AgriSpirit Fund supports projects that will enhance lives or contribute to sustainability in rural communities. The FCC AgriSpirit Fund may provide between $5000 and $25000 to capital and
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sustainability projects that qualify in a city or town with less than 150,000 people.
The following can apply:
Charities registered with the Canada Revenue Agency
Non-profit organizations who partner with a municipal body, territorial or provincial government. The municipal body must agree to receive contributed money and issue a receipt.
Town or city under 150,000 people, rural municipality or First Nations band
Organizations that have not received AgriSpirit funding in the past four years
The Farm Credit Canada (FCC) 4-H Club Fund provides up to $500 each for 4-H clubs, districts and regions across Canada to assist with costs associated with developing existing programs and activities.
FunTeam has some grant programs in place to support programs that align with their initiatives. The grants are divided into specific categories depending on the intended use of proceeds including:
FunTeam Soccer Tournament Grant
FunTeam Family Try-athlon Grant
FunTeam Mini Try-athlon Grant
RecTeam Event Grant
FunTeam Equipment & Facilities Grant
RBC Sereda Hockey Event Grant
Fun Team Alberta 11759 Groat Road Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage Community Spaces Fund
The Community Spaces Fund provides funding to official language minority communities for the construction of new community and cultural centres as well as renovation and modernization of infrastructure and multipurpose spaces in community centres not attached to educational institutions.
Department of Canadian Heritage Official Languages Branch 15 Eddy St Gatineau, QC K1A 0M5
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage Funding Programs – Culture, History and Sport
Canadian Heritage’s mandate is to promote an environment where Canadians can experience dynamic cultural expressions, celebrate our history and heritage, and build strong communities. The department has almost 40 grants for a variety of projects and organizations ranging from assisting sporting organizations in hosting national and international events to supporting the socio-economic integration of individuals and communities that help them contribute to an integrated, socially-cohesive society.
Department of Canadian Heritage 15 Eddy St Gatineau, QC K1A 0M5
Government of Canada, Public Safety Canada Crime Prevention Funding Programs
Public Safety Canada's National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS) provides funding to strategically selected projects that contribute to preventing and reducing crime in Canada and to increasing knowledge about what works in crime prevention. NCPS targets interventions to prevent and reduce offending amongst those most at risk as well as specific priority crime issues such as drug-related crime, youth gangs, and gun violence.
Funding Programs include:
Communities At Risk: Security Infrastructure Program,
Crime Prevention Action Fund,
Northern and Aboriginal Crime Prevention Fund,
Youth Game Prevention Fund.
NCPC National Office 269 Laurier Avenue W Ottawa, ON K1A 0P8
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Lethbridge Community Foundation Grants
Lethbridge Community Foundation provides funds to support charitable organizations in Southern Alberta.
In general, grants are restricted to organizations and projects which benefit the residents of Lethbridge and other Southwestern Alberta communities.
Grants are approved for
needs not normally met by other funding sources, and
one-time capital costs such as equipment purchase, facility construction and renovation projects or one-time operating costs such as a pilot project, awareness program, or the phase of a program which will be funded in the future from other sources.
It is intended that grants benefit the greatest community need (i.e. most benefit to most people affected by the project).
Lethbridge Community Foundation 407-740 4th Ave S Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9
The Muttart Foundation offers two bursary programs as part of its work to enhance the ability of charities to better serve Canadians. They view the building of organizational capacity through staff development as crucial to improving the effectiveness of charities, allowing them to provide enhanced supports and services to those they serve.
Through its two bursary programs, the Muttart Foundation awards grants to pay for tuition or registration fees for short-term courses, workshops, conferences or other formal training opportunities. The proposed training must include a knowledge or skill component that has the potential to increase the capacity of the individual staff member or key volunteer to contribute to meeting the organization’s mission.
The Muttart Foundation 1150 Scotia Place 10060 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 3R8
RBC Financial Group Donations and Sponsorships Programs
Donations: RBC is dedicated to working with charitable organizations that share their goal of making a difference in local communities and regions where they do business.
RBC aims for their charitable partners to have sustainable sources of funding and use their donors' funds responsibly.
The application process includes a complete assessment of your charity's financial statements as well as its fiscal management and governance practices. They require their charitable partners to clearly demonstrate the social impact of their contribution.
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Sponsorships: RBC is always looking to help bring great events and ideas to life. The preferred – but not exclusive – areas of sponsorship are:
Arts & Culture
Olympics
Golf
Environment – with a focus on water
Proposals in other categories are evaluated on how well they support the strategies of their various lines of business.
RBC Financial Group RBC Environmental Donations
RBC Environmental Donations aim to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water while simultaneously combating the negative impacts of climate change. The program aims to create multi-sector partnerships to create positive progress.
RBC Future Launch is a 10-year $500 million commitment to help Canadian youth prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. RBC Future Launch moves beyond financial investment by engaging the public and private sectors to further understand the issue and make a significant impact on the lives of young Canadians.
RBC Future Launch is a catalyst for change, bringing people together to co-create solutions so young people are better prepared for the future of work. The requirements for charitable organizations they support are listed on their website.
RBC Financial Group RBC Youth Mental Well-being Project
RBC Youth Mental Well-being Project supports programs that help youth and families access the right care at the right time. This project funds programs that address youth and family’s immediate need to access mental health services.
Funding focuses on two areas: navigation programs and technology-based solutions.
Shell Canada’s Community Grant Program provides funding for non-profit organizations in select communities near their operations. The program is a separate funding initiative from general social investments designed to support non-profit organizations with one-time community projects that are sustainable over the long term.
Through the Community Grant Program, Shell offers $5,000 grants to successful applicants.
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Shell Canada General Funding Program
Shell Canada’s General Funding Program supports community projects and initiatives that are located near their facilities and exploration interests throughout Canada. The program works to address concerns and positively impact the community. Their social investment themes include:
Sun Life Financial philanthropic support focuses on 2 key areas:
Health, with an emphasis on diabetes, ranging from promoting healthy lifestyles to improving the quality of daily life, and
Arts and culture, through the Making the Arts More Accessible program, to celebrate arts and culture in communities and make it accessible to individuals and families, regardless of their means.
They also partner with sports properties to promote healthy and active living and with professional and amateur sports organizations that offer strategic alignment with their brand and business objectives while enabling them to leverage philanthropic programs.
United Farmer’s Association (UFA) Rural Communities Foundation Grant
Communities are encouraged to apply for a minimum of $10,000 up to a total of $100,000 for projects that support either recreational, education events and activities, or cultural facilities and programs.
UFA, Rural Communities Foundation Suite 700, 4838 Richard Road SW Calgary, Alberta T3E 6L1
