Grants & Awards

Unlock Your Organizations Potential!

Welcome to the ALIGN Grant Directory, a comprehensive resource designed to empower and support the diverse for-profit and nonprofit organizations across our province. Whether you are a grassroots initiative, an established charity, or a community-driven project, this directory connects you with vital funding opportunities tailored to your mission and goals. By facilitating access to grants from various sources, we aim to enhance the capacity of nonprofits to create positive change, foster collaboration, and serve the needs of Albertans. Explore the available funding options and unlock the potential for your organization to thrive in our vibrant Alberta community.

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Upcoming Grant & Award Application Deadlines

Calgary Foundation Community Grants
The Community Grants program aims to strengthen the charitable sector and engage citizens. We have made some adaptations to the program that reflect the ongoing effects of the pandemic, our commitment to Reconciliation, and advancing equity and systemic change.
Deadline February 20, 2025

Calgary Foundation Neighbour Grants
The Calgary Foundation’s Neighbor Grants offer up to $7,500 to help people build their sense of inclusive belonging in their own neighbourhoods and communities. Registered charities must use a community development approach and have meaningful project leadership roles for grassroots people from the project community.
Deadline February 26, 2025 for results announced mid-March

Canada Post Community Foundations Grant
The Canada Post Community Foundation provides grants to Canadian schools, charities and community organizations that make a difference in the lives of children and youth (up to age 21). Since 2012, the Community Foundation has granted over $12.3 million to 1,100 projects across Canada.
Community-based project grants
Most of the grants we award fall into this category. Eligible projects should increase the capacity of an organization and create or expand services, rather than maintaining existing services. For example, purchasing new equipment or launching new programs. Project grants are available for projects valued at up to $25,000 each.
Signature Grant The Signature Grant is meant to contribute to the overall work and mission of national organizations that deliver programs or support to Canadian children and youth. Up to three Signature Grants of $50,000 each can be awarded each year.
Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant The Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant is available to Indigenous regional, local or national organizations offering programming anchored in the principles of Indigenous truth and reconciliation that supports Indigenous children and youth across the country. One Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant of $50,000 can be awarded each year.
Deadline February 28, 2025

Lethhbridge Youth in Action Granting Program
The Youth in Action Granting Program aims to empower young leaders by supporting youth-led initiatives that will benefit the community. Projects funded through Youth in Action grants must be initiated, led, and organized by residents of Southwestern Alberta up to 25 years of age, in collaboration with a charitable partner.
Deadline February 28, 2025

Edmonton Community Foundation Community Grant Program
The Community Grants program can support a wide range of organizational needs. A non-profit is eligible to apply if it serves the greater Edmonton area, including Leduc County, Parkland County, Strathcona County, and Sturgeon County. If you don’t have a recent relationship with them (successfully received a Community Grant in the last five years), your organization can apply for a grant up to $40,000. If you’ve worked with ECF recently (successful Community Grant approved, completed and reported on), you can apply for a grant up to $80,000.
Deadline Stage 1 application closes end of February (at noon)

Co-op Community Spaces Funding
Established to improve community health and well-being by building places for Western Canadians to come together, build social connections and enable community development. Projects can apply for between $25,000 and $150,000
Deadline March 1, 2025

Calgary Foundation Strategic Opportunities Grant
Support small, time-sensitive strategic initiatives that help charities:

  • Bring outside expertise into the organization in order to build capacity, strengthen board governance; or support professional development. and/or
  • Advance their work by piloting a new program idea, testing an innovative enhancement to current program offerings, or improving outcomes for program participants

Deadline March 1, 2025 (Deadline open the 1st of every month)

Red Deer & District Community Microgrant Program 2024
Through grants of up to $5,000, the Community Grants Microgrant program caters to the diverse and evolving needs of community organizations. These microgrants aid organizations in navigating a swiftly changing landscape, whether it involves developing responsive programming, maintaining vital programming, investing in technology, or addressing unforeseen expenses to meet the demands of the community.
Deadline March 1, 2025

Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA) Change Leaders Project
The Change Leaders project is designed to engage immigrant female youth aged 15 to 30 years old. We support them with micro-grants to launch short-term service projects on topics they care about, such as: Mental health Reconciliation Building an inclusive Canada Environmental preservation Promoting civic and democratic engagement Strengthening youth resilience
Deadline March 1, 2025

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Community Leadership Initiative (CLI)
The Community Leadership Initiative (CLI) program empowers youth to design and lead their own civic engagement projects that promote inclusivity and reconciliation. We aim to support participants as they gain a better understanding of themselves and the needs of their communities through interactive workshops and field trips.
Deadline March 1, 2025

Government of Alberta Community Support Fund
Supporting community projects that address violence and increase safety and economic security for Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people. Recipients can receive a maximum of $200,000 towards their initiatives.
Deadline March 3, 2025

Community Support Organizations Operating Funding │Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
This grant provides annual funding to eligible not-for-profit community organizations that provide arts programs and services to communities, including those with limited arts opportunities. This funding is designed to support your organization’s operations, which are specific to your organization’s mandate, strategic and/or business plan and activities as described in your application and/or reporting.
Deadline March 3, 2025

TELUS Indigenous Communities Fund
The TELUS Indigenous Communities Fund provides flexible grant funding to Indigenous-led programs supporting Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
Health, mental health and well-being
Access to education and resources
Community building and enhancement
Language and cultural revitalization
Inter-community sharing of cultural stories
Deadline March 4, 2025

City of Calgary Arts & Culture Microgrants
Tier 2: Up to $30,000 With two intake periods and total funding of $325,000 per intake, Tier 2 supports larger initiatives by covering up to 50 percent of expenses, to a maximum of $30,000.
Activity ideas
pop-up music events

  • cultural cooking workshop
  • drumming workshop
  • artisan markets
  • interactive artwork and installations
  • cultural festivals
  • recreational art studios
  • shared maker spaces
  • theatre production
  • light show
  • cultural film screening
  • art exhibition showcasing local artists
  • your idea here!

Deadline Apply by March 5, 2025: For initiatives scheduled between June and November 2025.

Laidlaw Foundation Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF)
Through the Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF), we invest in opportunities for Indigenous youth to connect with their land, languages and cultures, and strengthen and deepen their relationships within and across Indigenous communities. We also support the transmission of cultural practices and knowledge to future generations.
Deadline March 6, 2025

Alberta Business Awards of Distinction
Recognizes businesses and organization. There are currently 12 diverse award categories, including EDI, Health and Wellness Award of Distinction , Mentorship Award of Distinction and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Award of Distinction
Nominations Deadline March 6, 2025

Home Depot Youth Opportunity Grant
The Youth Opportunity Grants will consider applications from Canadian registered charities dedicated to preventing and ending youth homelessness in Canada through housing, prevention and employment programs. Including housing transformation, healthy pathways (prevention), and youth innovation, which include youth-led initiatives and education programs. Maximum Grant is up to $75,000.00.
Deadline March 7, 2025

The RCMP Family Violence Initiative Fund
The RCMP Family Violence Initiative Fund helps communities respond to relationship and family violence and victim issues. The fund helps to: Promote awareness of relationship and family violence, assist victims of family and relationship violence, Support RCMP crime prevention programs and Prevent crime in Indigenous communities. You can apply for funding if you are part of a community partner organization with a mandate to respond to and reduce incidents of family violence.
Deadline March 7, 2025

Community Foundation of Lethbridge & SW Alberta Community Priorities Fund
Awarding over $450,000 annually, the Community Priorities Fund sustains our biggest granting program. Support for this program comes from over fifty years of donations, beginning with the first gifts the Community Foundation received in 1966. Donors choose this fund to allocate their gifts to support the needs of the day, as represented by applications for funding. This program supports a wide range of projects from communities throughout the region.
Deadline March 15, 2025

Community Foundation of Lethbridge & SW Alberta Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life
The Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life was established by local rancher William “Bill” Long and named in memory of his uncle, Henry Stewart Varley. The Varley family ranched southeast of Pincher Creek in the community of Fishburn for a century. The purpose of this fund is to provide support for a high quality of life throughout rural Southwestern Alberta, through organizations, projects, and initiatives that enhance rural communities. Grant applications to this fund are accepted twice yearly.
Deadline March 15, 2025

SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants
These grants provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private or not-for-profit sector. The small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships supported through Partnership Engage Grants are meant to respond to immediate needs and time constraints facing organizations in non-academic sectors. In addressing an organization-specific need, challenge and/or opportunity, these partnerships let non-academic organizations and postsecondary researchers access each other’s unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities on topics of mutual interest. SSHRC welcomes applications involving Indigenous research, as well as those involving research-creation.
Deadline March 15, 2025

Indigenous People’s Resilience Fund
Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund is now accepting applications!These bundles support Indigenous-led initiatives that strengthen community resilience and uphold traditional knowledge systems. From cultural revitalization to environmental stewardship, these initiatives help sustain Indigenous ways of life and create lasting impact for future generations. Open to First Nations, Métis and Inuit groups and organizations within Canada
Deadline March 28, 2025  

Calgary Foundation Neighbour Grants
The Calgary Foundation’s Neighbor Grants offer up to $7,500 to help people build their sense of inclusive belonging in their own neighbourhoods and communities. Registered charities must use a community development approach and have meaningful project leadership roles for grassroots people from the project community.
Deadline March 26, 2025 for results announced mid-April

Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative.
This $30 million fund will be provided to projects that bring together community-based organizations, that provide new skills training opportunities for workers. The Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative is part of the Government’s response to significant job losses impacting a community and provides funding to address exceptional situations. This initiative will help bolster community resilience by complementing existing programs and services to help displaced workers transition into new jobs.
Deadline March 31, 2025

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) Community Investment Fund
Support charitable projects or events that are making an impact in the communities of Calgary & Edmonton
Deadline March 31, 2025

Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network: Empowerment Fund 
Successful applicants may receive up to $750 per calendar year (January-December), which may be used for such expenses as:

  • Courses and classes (not core education; not conferences)
  • Tutoring
  • Employment readiness
  • Health and wellness (eg. transportation, dental costs, etc.)
  • Respite care (eg. summer camps, etc.)
  • Housing support (not rent or damage deposit; funds can be used toward costs like moving costs or storage) 
    Deadline March 31, 2025

Edmonton Heritage Council FIRE Grant (Funding Indigenous Resurgence in Edmonton)
Provides funding assistance—up to $10,000—to Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) individuals and organizations to support projects that help tell important stories about our community.The FIRE grant program is designed by Indigenous people for Indigenous people. This program supports Indigenous peoples’ inherent right to self-determination and cultural resurgence, and we hope to provide folks with the support and resources to advance their brilliant work
Deadline March 31, 2025

Indigenous Youth Roots Creation Grants (main page)
Youth and Community Wellness Grants
The focus of this stream is to fund projects that center around engaging youth in programming that focuses on wellness, health and the land. Projects must be led by two or more Indigenous youth aged 15-29. Youth leaders (grantees) will receive innovative mentorship, training, and capacity-building opportunities throughout the project. /
Deadline March 31, 2025
Youth Empowerment Stream
The focus of this stream is to fund new and emerging micro-projects that focus on increasing the resilience, engagement, and wellness of youth. Projects must be led by 2+ Indigenous youth (ages 15-29). Youth leaders (grantees) will receive innovative mentorship, training, and capacity-building opportunities throughout the project.
Deadline March 31, 2025
Medium Funding Stream 
Will provide funding of up to $30,000 to Indigenous youth-led projects and groups of non-profits that seek to create impactful community change and increase the wellness, resiliency and engagement of Indigenous youth. Projects must be led by 2+ Indigenous youth (ages 15-29) who are meaningfully involved in project guidance, planning, implementation and/or evaluation.
Deadline March 31, 2025

CanFASD Researchers Travel Award
The Canada FASD Research Network has a limited amount of funding to support travel of Network researchers and trainees in order to enhance their research experience in the area of knowledge dissemination and sharing. Reimbursement of travel related expenses will be awarded for Network researchers and/or trainees presenting at national or international conferences.
Deadline April 1, 2025

Calgary Foundation Strategic Opportunities Grant
Support small, time-sensitive strategic initiatives that help charities:

  • Bring outside expertise into the organization in order to build capacity, strengthen board governance; or support professional development. and/or
  • Advance their work by piloting a new program idea, testing an innovative enhancement to current program offerings, or improving outcomes for program participants

Deadline April 1, 2025 (Deadline open the 1st of every month)

InMotion Network: Go Girl Event Grants
Go Girl events provide a unique opportunity for communities to reach out to their teen girls. Communities are encouraged to apply for a grant to host such an event. InMotion Network provides Go Girl grants up to a maximum of $2500.
April 1, 2025 for programs running between June and December

Alberta Innovates Strategic Networking and Development Program
This program supports members of Alberta post-secondaries and not-for-profits who are leading events that focus on emerging technologies that inspire innovation, foster collaboration, and drive progress in our province, with up to $25,000 in funding.
Non-profit applications will re-open April 1, 2025

Westlock Community Foundation Grants
Community Priorities Grants Program – Each year, this fund awards grants to qualified donees in Westlock, Westlock County, and the Village of Clyde. Funding for this program comes from donors across the region that made gifts to the Community Foundation. These donors trust that the Community Priorities Grants Committee and Board of Directors will allocate funding to worthy causes throughout the region
Community Priorities Grant – Capital Stream
This grant is funded by the community priorities fund. It is intended for CAPITAL REQUESTS ONLY. If you are not applying for a capital grant this year, please choose one of the other granting streams that applies better to your project.
Rural Resiliency Fund
The Westlock Community Foundation established this fund in honour of Florence and Albert Miller. The Millers donated the initial gift that started the Foundation, and were deeply rooted in the lifestyle of rural Alberta. The objective of the Rural Resiliency Grant is to enhance and sustain a quality of life in the rural communities Westlock.
The Literacy & Learning Fund
The Westlock Learning and Literacy Centre’s exceptional generosity will provide a lasting impact on the region’s literacy and adult learning landscape. The Literacy and Learning Fund will distribute annual grants totalling up to $10,000 to organizations dedicated to promoting literacy, fostering a love for learning, and advancing educational initiatives.
Deadline April 4, 2025

City of Edmonton Affordable Housing Investment Program New Construction and Rehabilitation grant
The Affordable Housing Investment Program provides limited grant funding to eligible non-profit and private sector entities to encourage affordable housing development. By acting as an initial funder, the City helps grant recipients overcome development barriers and attract investment from other orders of government.
– New Construction Grant
– Rehabilitation of Existing Housing Units Grant
– Indigenous Housing Grant
Deadline April 25, 2025

Burns Memorial Grants
Burns Memorial Fund offers project grants to Calgary organizations working with low-income children and youth (under the age of 21) in the areas of health, education and recreation. Applicants must be CRA registered charities working in Calgary. Funded projects must align with at least one of the following goals:

  • Each child is healthy, safe and has access to optimal health care
  • Each child is ready for school, experiences success in school and graduates
  • Each child has the opportunity to participate in recreational activities that help them to discover their talents and develop their full potential

Deadline May 1, 2025

Parks Foundation Calgary Building Communities Grant
The Building Communities Grant can be used for the development of new or improved community-led park or playground projects. Open to registered non-profit organization, educational institution, society or group within the City of Calgary municipal boundaries
Deadline May 1, 2025

Calgary Foundation Strategic Opportunities Grant
Support small, time-sensitive strategic initiatives that help charities:

  • Bring outside expertise into the organization in order to build capacity, strengthen board governance; or support professional development. and/or
  • Advance their work by piloting a new program idea, testing an innovative enhancement to current program offerings, or improving outcomes for program participants

Deadline May 1, 2025 (Deadline open the 1st of every month)

SSHRC Connection Grants
Connection Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Connection program.  These grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and to engage with participants on research issues of value to them. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant can often serve as a first step toward more comprehensive and longer-term projects. 
Deadline May 1, 2025

Alberta.ca Culture Community Facility Enhancement Program Small
Financial assistance up to $125,000 to upgrade, expand, purchase or build public-use community facilities.
Deadline May 15, 2025

Alberta.ca CIP Project-Based Grant
This program provides funding to new community-based programs, initiatives, events and publications.
Deadline May 15, 2025

Alberta Inclusive Spaces Program Grant
Grant supports inclusivity in existing childcare facilities. The Inclusive Spaces Program Grant provides a maximum of $15 million over two years to improve accessibility and inclusivity in existing child care programs in Alberta. Eligible activities include infrastructure improvements, such as wheelchair ramps, and the acquisition of inclusive equipment and resources.
Deadline May 25, 2025

Jumpstart Community Development Grant
Our Community Development Grants have two funding streams: Program Support and Operational Support. Grants must help organizations develop or sustain sports and recreation programming for kids between the ages of 4-18 in financial need or youth with disabilities between the ages of 4-25.
May 30, 2025

Blue Cross “Our Built Together” Program Grant
Helps Albertans build spaces for active living in their community. Whether it be a skate park, playground, outdoor gym or sports court, we’re giving back to Albertans and helping them live their best lives. Each year, we award $50,000 grants in Edmonton, Calgary, a secondary city, rural community and an Indigenous community.
Applications Open May 31,2025

Wild Rose Award 
The prestigious Wild Rose Award recognizes individuals or community service organizations for their dedication to recreation and parks, be it professional, lay or philosophic. It may be awarded to recognize professional or significant personal involvement or long service in support of recreation or parks endeavors on a provincial level.  
Deadline May 31, 2025

Red Deer & District Community Microgrant Program 2024
Through grants of up to $5,000, the Community Grants Microgrant program caters to the diverse and evolving needs of community organizations. These microgrants aid organizations in navigating a swiftly changing landscape, whether it involves developing responsive programming, maintaining vital programming, investing in technology, or addressing unforeseen expenses to meet the demands of the community.
Deadline June 1, 2025

Calgary Foundation Strategic Opportunities Grant
Support small, time-sensitive strategic initiatives that help charities:

  • Bring outside expertise into the organization in order to build capacity, strengthen board governance; or support professional development. and/or
  • Advance their work by piloting a new program idea, testing an innovative enhancement to current program offerings, or improving outcomes for program participants

Deadline June 1, 2025 (Deadline open the 1st of every month)

Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund Reconciliation Action Grant Stream  
(ranging from $1,500-$15,000) will support community-level reconciliation activities, events, and initiatives that contribute to cultural revitalization; elevate Indigenous culture, languages, and traditions; increase understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples; or other grassroots initiatives that move reconciliation forward. 
Deadline June 12, 2025

Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network: Empowerment Fund 
Successful applicants may receive up to $750 per calendar year (January-December), which may be used for such expenses as:

  • Courses and classes (not core education; not conferences)
  • Tutoring
  • Employment readiness
  • Health and wellness (eg. transportation, dental costs, etc.)
  • Respite care (eg. summer camps, etc.)
  • Housing support (not rent or damage deposit; funds can be used toward costs like moving costs or storage)
    Deadline June 30, 2025

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) Community Investment Fund
Support charitable projects or events that are making an impact in the communities of Calgary & Edmonton
Deadline June 30, 2025

Westlock Community Foundation Community Catalysts Grant
Empowers local community groups and organizations by supporting initiatives that foster connection, inclusivity, and community spirit. This grant is ideal for small-scale projects, events, and activities that enrich community life and bring people together.
Summer Intake Opens June 30, 2025 Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis

CanFASD Researchers Travel Award
The Canada FASD Research Network has a limited amount of funding to support travel of Network researchers and trainees in order to enhance their research experience in the area of knowledge dissemination and sharing. Reimbursement of travel related expenses will be awarded for Network researchers and/or trainees presenting at national or international conferences.
Deadline July 1, 2025

Calgary Foundation Strategic Opportunities Grant
Support small, time-sensitive strategic initiatives that help charities:

  • Bring outside expertise into the organization in order to build capacity, strengthen board governance; or support professional development. and/or
  • Advance their work by piloting a new program idea, testing an innovative enhancement to current program offerings, or improving outcomes for program participants

Deadline July 1, 2025 (Deadline open the 1st of every month)

Alberta.ca CIP Operating Grant
This grant provides funding of ongoing core operations for non-profit organizations that address social issues.
Deadline July 15, 2025

Parkland County’s Not for Profit Grant  
Provides assistance to Parkland County’s non-profit organizations whose activities provide valuable programs, services and activities to our residents and help to develop community leadership, and empower citizens to build strong and caring communities. This grant exists to enhance the ability of these organizations to continue to prosper and flourish while offering valuable services to the community.
Deadline July 17, 2025

Calgary Foundation Strategic Opportunities Grant
Support small, time-sensitive strategic initiatives that help charities:

  • Bring outside expertise into the organization in order to build capacity, strengthen board governance; or support professional development. and/or
  • Advance their work by piloting a new program idea, testing an innovative enhancement to current program offerings, or improving outcomes for program participants

Deadline August 1, 2025 (Deadline open the 1st of every month)

SSHRC Connection Grants
Connection Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Connection program.  These grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and to engage with participants on research issues of value to them. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant can often serve as a first step toward more comprehensive and longer-term projects. 
Deadline August 1, 2025

Battle River Community Foundation
Organizations seeking funds must demonstrate a strong and committed volunteer board of directors, fiscal responsibility, and effective management of resources. Partnerships and collaboration are encouraged. Projects that impact the largest number of individuals possible with a modest investment of funds are preferred. In general, grants are approved for needs not met by other funding sources and are not intended to be a primary source of ongoing operating costs, or of major capital projects.
Deadline August 15, 2025

Calgary Foundation Strategic Opportunities Grant
Support small, time-sensitive strategic initiatives that help charities:

  • Bring outside expertise into the organization in order to build capacity, strengthen board governance; or support professional development. and/or
  • Advance their work by piloting a new program idea, testing an innovative enhancement to current program offerings, or improving outcomes for program participants

Deadline September 1, 2025 (Deadline open the 1st of every month)

Red Deer & District Community Microgrant Program 2024
Through grants of up to $5,000, the Community Grants Microgrant program caters to the diverse and evolving needs of community organizations. These microgrants aid organizations in navigating a swiftly changing landscape, whether it involves developing responsive programming, maintaining vital programming, investing in technology, or addressing unforeseen expenses to meet the demands of the community.
Deadline September 1, 2025

City of Calgary Arts & Culture Microgrants
Tier 2: Up to $30,000 With two intake periods and total funding of $325,000 per intake, Tier 2 supports larger initiatives by covering up to 50 percent of expenses, to a maximum of $30,000.
Activity ideas
pop-up music events

  • cultural cooking workshop
  • drumming workshop
  • artisan markets
  • interactive artwork and installations
  • cultural festivals
  • recreational art studios
  • shared maker spaces
  • theatre production
  • light show
  • cultural film screening
  • art exhibition showcasing local artists
  • your idea here!

Apply by September 3, 2025: For initiatives scheduled between December 2025 and May 2026.

Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund Reconciliation Action Grant Stream  
(ranging from $1,500-$15,000) will support community-level reconciliation activities, events, and initiatives that contribute to cultural revitalization; elevate Indigenous culture, languages, and traditions; increase understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples; or other grassroots initiatives that move reconciliation forward. 
Deadline September 10, 2025

Alberta.ca Culture Community Facility Enhancement Program Small
Financial assistance up to $125,000 to upgrade, expand, purchase or build public-use community facilities.
Deadline September 15, 2025

Alberta.ca CIP Project-Based grant
This program provides funding to new community-based programs, initiatives, events and publications.
Deadline September 15, 2025

City of Red Deer Community Culture Grants
The Community Culture Development Fund (CCDF) is a City of Red Deer grant program that provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations delivering arts, culture, and heritage initiatives in our community. Grant funds are intended to assist organizations, build their capacity to provide a service, manage a cultural facility, act as an umbrella organization for other cultural organizations, develop new cultural programs and services, and/or produce a community-based special event or festival.
Deadline September 29, 2025

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) Community Investment Fund
Support charitable projects or events that are making an impact in the communities of Calgary & Edmonton
Deadline September 30, 2025

Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network: Empowerment Fund 
Successful applicants may receive up to $750 per calendar year (January-December), which may be used for such expenses as:

  • Courses and classes (not core education; not conferences)
  • Tutoring
  • Employment readiness
  • Health and wellness (eg. transportation, dental costs, etc.)
  • Respite care (eg. summer camps, etc.)
  • Housing support (not rent or damage deposit; funds can be used toward costs like moving costs or storage)
    Deadline September 30, 2025

CanFASD Researchers Travel Award
The Canada FASD Research Network has a limited amount of funding to support travel of Network researchers and trainees in order to enhance their research experience in the area of knowledge dissemination and sharing. Reimbursement of travel related expenses will be awarded for Network researchers and/or trainees presenting at national or international conferences.
October 1, 2025

Calgary Foundation Strategic Opportunities Grant
Support small, time-sensitive strategic initiatives that help charities:

  • Bring outside expertise into the organization in order to build capacity, strengthen board governance; or support professional development. and/or
  • Advance their work by piloting a new program idea, testing an innovative enhancement to current program offerings, or improving outcomes for program participants

Deadline October 1, 2025 (Deadline open the 1st of every month)

Parks Foundation Calgary Building Communities Grant
The Building Communities Grant can be used for the development of new or improved community-led park or playground projects. Open to registered non-profit organization, educational institution, society or group within the City of Calgary municipal boundaries
Deadline October 1, 2025

TELUS Indigenous Communities Fund
The TELUS Indigenous Communities Fund provides flexible grant funding to Indigenous-led programs supporting Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
Health, mental health and well-being
Access to education and resources
Community building and enhancement
Language and cultural revitalization
Inter-community sharing of cultural stories
Deadline October 9, 2025

Hunter Family Foundation (Calgary)
This foundation’s purpose is to enrich the community’s quality of life through grants to registered charities who meet a significant social, educational or health and wellness need and /or to those providing research in these areas. They favour an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to significant issues that require new approaches to old problems.
Deadline October 30, 2025

CHWM Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month Great Employers Award
Celebrates organizations large and small that are committed to providing a healthy and safe workplaces for their employees.
Deadline October 31, 2025

City of Edmonton Revitalization Project Macro-Grant
Previously known as the Revitalization Matching Fund, is available to support new opportunities and activities in Revitalization Areas that align with the goals of neighbourhood revitalization for each eligible community involved with the City of Edmonton Neighbourhood Revitalization Initiative. Revitalization macro-project grants provide residents, businesses owners and operators, non-profit organizations $501-$20,000 in funding
Deadline November 1, 2025

Calgary Foundation Strategic Opportunities Grant
Support small, time-sensitive strategic initiatives that help charities:

  • Bring outside expertise into the organization in order to build capacity, strengthen board governance; or support professional development. and/or
  • Advance their work by piloting a new program idea, testing an innovative enhancement to current program offerings, or improving outcomes for program participants

Deadline November 1, 2025 (Deadline open the 1st of every month)

SSHRC Connection Grants
Connection Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Connection program.  These grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and to engage with participants on research issues of value to them. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant can often serve as a first step toward more comprehensive and longer-term projects. 
Deadline November 1, 2025

CSEC Inclusion Program (Southern Alberta)
The CSEC Inclusion Program fosters greater inclusion and access to sport for BIPOC individuals, people with disabilities, women and girls and the LGBTQ2S+ community. Registered charities in southern Alberta that are working to increase access to spontaneous or organized sport for the above communities are welcome to apply for one time funding
Deadline Nov 1, 2025

InMotion Network: Go Girl Event Grants
Go Girl events provide a unique opportunity for communities to reach out to their teen girls. Communities are encouraged to apply for a grant to host such an event. InMotion Network provides Go Girl grants up to a maximum of $2500.
December 1, 2025 for programs running between January and May

Calgary Foundation Strategic Opportunities Grant
Support small, time-sensitive strategic initiatives that help charities:

  • Bring outside expertise into the organization in order to build capacity, strengthen board governance; or support professional development. and/or
  • Advance their work by piloting a new program idea, testing an innovative enhancement to current program offerings, or improving outcomes for program participants

Deadline December 1, 2025 (Deadline open the 1st of every month)

Red Deer & District Community Microgrant Program 2024
Through grants of up to $5,000, the Community Grants Microgrant program caters to the diverse and evolving needs of community organizations. These microgrants aid organizations in navigating a swiftly changing landscape, whether it involves developing responsive programming, maintaining vital programming, investing in technology, or addressing unforeseen expenses to meet the demands of the community.
Deadline December 1, 2025

Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund Reconciliation Action Grant Stream  
(ranging from $1,500-$15,000) will support community-level reconciliation activities, events, and initiatives that contribute to cultural revitalization; elevate Indigenous culture, languages, and traditions; increase understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples; or other grassroots initiatives that move reconciliation forward. 
Deadline December 10, 2025

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) Community Investment Fund
Support charitable projects or events that are making an impact in the communities of Calgary & Edmonton
Deadline December 31, 2025

Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network: Empowerment Fund 
Successful applicants may receive up to $750 per calendar year (January-December), which may be used for such expenses as:

  • Courses and classes (not core education; not conferences)
  • Tutoring
  • Employment readiness
  • Health and wellness (eg. transportation, dental costs, etc.)
  • Respite care (eg. summer camps, etc.)
  • Housing support (not rent or damage deposit; funds can be used toward costs like moving costs or storage) 
    Deadline December 31, 2025

2026 – 2028

Canadian Women’s Foundation Investment Readiness Program (IRP) Grants
These grants assist organizations to support and encourage their growth and participation in the social innovation and social finance ecosystem. The grant program will focus on preparing the ground for new projects to address women’s needs in Canada in various sectors, working with diverse and underserved communities.
Next Deadline 2026 – Awarded every 4 years, last awarded 2022

Indigenous Youth Roots Scaling Grant Stream  (Click here to view main creation grant page)
In total, funded groups will receive $30,000 over two years. The Scaling Grant Stream is a multi-year funding stream that will support small and emerging groups to scale and build their projects over three phases.

  • In Phase One (Sprout), grantees will receive an initial grant of $5,000 to begin exploring, testing or piloting an idea or initiative.
  • In Phase Two (Blossom) grantees will receive $10,000 to grow their first initiative or run a different activity.
  • In Phase Three (Grow), grantees will receive a final grant of $15,000.
    Application open spring of 2026 Deadline July 31, 2026

Canadian Women’s Foundation Economic Development Grants
These 5-year grants support programs for women, Two Spirit, trans, and non-binary people who are living on low incomes to learn a skilled trade, start a business, or gain work experience, with the goal of achieving a sustainable livelihood.
Next Deadline 2028. This grant stream opens once every 5 years. Last awarded in 2023.

2026

Canadian Women’s Foundation Investment Readiness Program (IRP) Grants
These grants assist organizations to support and encourage their growth and participation in the social innovation and social finance ecosystem. The grant program will focus on preparing the ground for new projects to address women’s needs in Canada in various sectors, working with diverse and underserved communities.
Next Deadline 2026 – Awarded every 4 years, last awarded 2022

Indigenous Youth Roots Scaling Grant Stream  (Click here to view main creation grant page)
In total, funded groups will receive $30,000 over two years. The Scaling Grant Stream is a multi-year funding stream that will support small and emerging groups to scale and build their projects over three phases.   

  • In Phase One (Sprout), grantees will receive an initial grant of $5,000 to begin exploring, testing or piloting an idea or initiative.  
  • In Phase Two (Blossom) grantees will receive $10,000 to grow their first initiative or run a different activity.
  • In Phase Three (Grow), grantees will receive a final grant of $15,000.  
    Application open spring of 2026 Deadline July 31, 2026 

 

2028

  • Canadian Women’s Foundation Economic Development Grants
    These 5-year grants support programs for women, Two Spirit, trans, and non-binary people who are living on low incomes to learn a skilled trade, start a business, or gain work experience, with the goal of achieving a sustainable livelihood.
    Next Deadline 2028. This grant stream opens once every 5 years. Last awarded in 2023.

Open Applications (No Deadlines)

Alberta.ca Other Initiatives Program
This program provides funding for community projects that fall outside the scope of other Community Grants programs.
Ongoing Application – You must contact the office to discuss your organization and project eligibility.

Alberta — Workplace Training Grant
Get reimbursed up to 70% of training costs for a new employee, for up to 30 weeks, but not more than $390/week. The Alberta Workplace Training program provides financial support for On-the-Job Training and Paid Work Experience aimed at improving employability and fostering skill acquisition. Each financing modality is designed to support individuals and employers in need, ensuring efficient use of allocated resources.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Alberta.ca Workforce Partnership Grants
Alberta.ca Workforce Partnership grants provide funding to organizations such as employers, industry and sector associations, regional organizations and Indigenous organizations to support labour market adjustment strategies and workforce development, including initiatives to attract and retain workers through partnerships. Effective partnerships can improve the capacity of organizations to deal with workforce demands, implement labour force adjustments, address workforce issues and support economic growth on a regional and/or provincial level The Government of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Allstate Foundation
The Allstate Foundation of Canada was established in 1977 to provide grants to charities and not-for-profit organizations that are involved in a variety of activities or educational initiatives focused around crime prevention, road safety or home safety.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

ATB Cares
The best way to donate to your favourite charity is through ATB Cares. ATB Cares makes it easy for all Albertans to support the causes they care about. Your charity of choice receives 100% of your donation through this site and ATB will match 15% of every dollar donated to Alberta, non-religious charities to an annual limit of $240,000. Eligible charities may receive up to $5,000 in matching per year. Individual donations qualify for a maximum donation match of $1,000. Join Now!
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Calgary Foundation Neighbour Grants / 
The Calgary Foundation’s Neighbor Grants offer up to $7,500 to help people build their sense of inclusive belonging in their own neighbourhoods and communities. Registered charities must use a community development approach and have meaningful project leadership roles for grassroots people from the project community. Learn more about eligibility and the application process on the Calgary Foundation website.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Calgary Foundation Impact Investing
Open to charities and nonprofits. Debt financing (loans) to charities and non-profit organizations.  Augments investments from traditional financial institutions or provides investments to organizations with credit capacity, but who are unable to secure financing from a bank or other financial institution.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG)is an employer-driven training program where employers and government share the cost of training new and existing employees to increase their knowledge and skills to meet the needs of Alberta’s changing economy.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Canva for Nonprofits Grants
A program specifically designed to provide nonprofits with access to Canva’s premium design tools and resources at no cost or at a discounted rate. It allows nonprofits to create high-quality graphics, presentations, social media posts, and more to effectively communicate their message and mission.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

City of Edmonton Neighbourhood Connections Grants
Betwe $501- $2500 are available to support larger neighbourhood-wide projects, initiatives and events in which multiple community stakeholders collaborate to plan, implement and participate.
Submit Application 8 weeks prior to your imitative or events

City of Edmonton Neighbourhoods Micro-grants
Up to $500, are available to support small, local (for example, block-level) projects and events.  Eligible projects may involve fewer residents but still must contribute to the achievement of one of the Neighbourhood Services Funding Program outcomes
Submit Application 8 weeks prior to your imitative or events

City of Edmonton Revitalization Micro-grants
Up  $500, are available to support small, local (such as, block-level) projects and events. Eligible projects may involve fewer residents but still must contribute to the achievement of one of the Neighbourhood Services Funding Program outcomes. Eligible applicants must be a resident or located in one of the following Revitalization Neighbourhoods which include Balwin, Belvedere, Queen Mary Park, Central McDougall, Inglewood, McCauley and Jasper Place
Submit Application 8 weeks prior to your imitative or events

City of Red Deer FCSS Red Deer & District Agency Capacity Building Grant
Red Deer & District FCSS agency capacity building funds are intended to help make our community organizations stronger and more effective. With increasing pressures on our non-profit sector to deal with more and more complex issues and perform at elevated levels of sophistication and accountability, there has been an increasing need to support agencies in these area.
There is no application deadline. However, applicants need to apply at least four  weeks in advance of requiring funds.

City of Grande Prairie Emergency Community Group Funding
This funding will be given to community groups or agencies based upon urgent need. Community groups or agencies must provide a business case for the funding, including indication of financial need (including financial statements).
Ongoing Applications Accepted

City of Grande Prairie Training Grant
The Training Grant is designed to support local organizations’ participation in education and training initiatives that enhance knowledge and/or skills applicable to their operations or trainees’ role within the organization.  A grant equal to 25% of Registration Costs for owner and/or employee Training and Education Initiatives over $300 per person to a maximum grant amount of $2,500 per business; OR a grant equal to 50% of Registration Costs for owner and/or employee Training and Education Initiatives $300 or less per person to a maximum grant amount of $1,250 per business.
Applications will remain open until funding sources have been allocated.

CMHC Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP) On-Reserve
People who are fleeing domestic violence, including those living on-reserve, need ready access to safe emergency shelter. Many also need second-stage or transitional housing as they prepare for independent living after leaving an abusive situation.CMHC works closely with First Nations across Canada to ensure these essential services are available in their communities. Through our Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP) On-Reserve, we help pay for much-needed repairs to existing shelters and also provide financial support to those looking to build new shelters or second-stage housing projects
 Contact your CMHC consultant or local CMHC office. You can also contact CMHC at 1-800-668-2642

Carthy Foundation Fund
What they Fund: Youth: Initiatives that have a primary focus on adolescent emotional health and wellness or on career transitions for youth and young adults. Environment: Initiatives that focus on market-based mechanisms, or urban ecology and ecological design. Average Grant Size: No defined range for grants. Projects are assessed and funded on a case-bycase basis.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Calgary COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS Strategic Opportunity Grants
Strategic Opportunity Grants support small to mid-sized Calgary and area qualified donees with small, time-sensitive, strategic initiatives that fall into one of two categories.Organization Development or Program Development
Grant request deadlines are midnight on the 1st of each month

Chevron Global Grants
Chevron Canada’s areas of focus for community investment are health, education and training, and community capacity-building, identified as programs that address a community’s ability to build and sustain long-term economic development. Organizations must be a registered charitable organization or a registered non-profit society.  (British Columbia, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador).

CMHC Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP)
Funding to build and repair shelters and housing for people who are fleeing domestic violence.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Community Forward Fund
Capital that builds community. Financing the needs of non-profits, charities and non-profit social enterprises to strengthen Canadian communities. They provide loans to non-profit organizations, charities and non-profit social enterprises to enable their mission of providing long-term community benefit
Ongoing Applications Accepted

COSTCO Charitable Contributions
Costco focuses on supporting charitable programs and community activities in the markets where we do business. All registered Canadian charitable organizations focusing on children, education, and/or health and human service
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Crowdfunding Alberta
Non-profit organizations create their campaigns and invite supporters to share on social media and donate. The organization receives all of the donations raised, less third party payment processing fees and optional platform fees, whether they reach their funding goal or not. TheGovernment of Alberta will match 30% of funds raisedby an eligible campaign in its first 8 weeks on the platform.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples
The Indigenous Organizations component of Creating, Knowing and Sharing funds First Nations, Inuit and Métis organizations that engage in contemporary, customary or traditional artistic and cultural activities. These activities can include non-Indigenous artists and collaborations with non-Indigenous organizations. Grants support the exploration of innovative strategies for Indigenous creative and cultural expression, and related administrative activities.
On-going App

The Ed Stelmach Community Foundation
Provide assistance to the disadvantaged through small and highly motivated Alberta charities. Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Board of Directors.  Preference is given to smaller, Alberta-based organizations that do not have a large public profile, and where a very high percentage of revenue goes directly into operations. 
Applications accepted on-going

Edmonton Community Foundation Small Grants
Small grants provide support for one-time, stand-alone needs, rather than contributing a small part towards a larger project. Requests typically range from $10,000 to $15,000. Applications are open all year and will be reviewed monthly.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Events Component of the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives
Program provides funding to community-based events that promote intercultural or interfaith understanding, promote discussions on multiculturalism, diversity, racism and religious discrimination, or celebrate a community’s history and culture such as heritage months recognized by Parliament.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

First Nations Development Fund Grant Program
Provincial lottery grant program designed specifically for First Nations in Alberta to fund economic, social and community projects. Only recognized First Nations with Reserve land located within the province of Alberta that have signed an FNDF Grant Agreement are eligible to apply to the FNDF Grant Program. There are currently 47 Alberta First Nations participating in the FNDF Grant Program
Ongoing Applications

F.L.R.P. Community Fund
Created to support front-line members and their families in the community. Members who have experienced a traumatic event and are struggling with their emotional or mental health can apply for funding to access services that may not be covered through traditional benefits (ex: Equine Therapy, Reiki, Cellular Transformational Healing, Reflexology etc.). This fund will also be used to support members and their families in times of crisis. This can include but is not limited to financial struggles, divorce, medical crisis, food/supplies during a crisis, care packages etc. 
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Google Ad Grants
Google ad credit to help boost your nonprofit organization’s marketing efforts. Up to $10,000 of in-kind advertising every month, which can be used to recruit volunteers and increase donations. Sign up online.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Government of Canada First Nations and Inuit home and community care
The First Nations and Inuit Home and Community Care (FNIHCC) program provides funding and advice on developing home and community care services to Indigenous people living in First Nations and Inuit communities. Who can apply First Nations and Inuit people, of all ages, with disabilities, chronic or acute illnesses and the elderly:

  • who live in a First Nations reserve, a First Nations community North of 60 or an Inuit community
  • who have undergone a formal assessment of continuing care service needs and have been assessed as requiring one or more services

Ongoing Applications

Government of Canada Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program
This provides funding to community-based events that:

  • promote intercultural or interfaith understanding
  • promote discussions on multiculturalism, diversity, racism and religious discrimination
  • celebrate a community’s history and culture such as heritage months recognized by Parliament

There is no fixed deadline, however, it is advised that your application be submitted 18 weeks prior to the proposed event start date

Government of Canada, the Investment Readiness Program (IRP)
Supports social purpose organizations as they contribute to solving pressing social, cultural and environmental challenges across Canada. Its goal is to help social purpose organizations build their capacity to participate in Canada’s growing social finance market and prepare for the Government of Canada’s broader investment in social finance via the Social Finance Fund. 

Government of Canada Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie Provinces
PrairiesCan makes targeted investments that aim to generate sustainable, inclusive economic growth and help communities in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba to fully participate in and benefit from economic opportunities.

Examples of eligible activities include:

  • Community Development – includes activities to stimulate economic growth or diversification that capitalize on community capacity, strengths and opportunities.
  • Community Adjustment – includes activities to support Prairie communities facing economic shocks, challenging economic circumstances and/or depressed economic conditions
  • Inclusiveness – includes activities that help women, youth, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, official language minority communities and other underrepresented groups participate in the economy

Eligible Applicants include incorporated not-for-profit entities, post-secondary institutions, First Nations, Métis Settlements and provincial/municipal crown corporation/organization/ministry or any other provincial government entity.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

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This provides funding to community-based events that:

  • promote intercultural or interfaith understanding
  • promote discussions on multiculturalism, diversity, racism and religious discrimination
  • celebrate a community’s history and culture such as heritage months recognized by Parliament

There is no fixed deadline, however, it is advised that your application be submitted 18 weeks prior to the proposed event start date

Harry and Martha Cohen Foundation
The Harry & Martha Cohen Foundation is a private family foundation which provides grants primarily to Calgary-based charities. Grants are focused in the areas of arts and culture and social services. Average Grant Size: $1,000 – $2,000
Only accepting grant applications from previous grant applicants. No deadlines.

Honda Canada Foundation
Dedicated to helping those who strive to make our society better. Their relationship with charities is focused on programs that balance the most pressing needs of youth and education.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

HJR Consulting
Granting priorities are focused on creating the individual and systemic conditions necessary for people to realize their full potential. Priorities focus on those with immediate needs and children, youth and families who are economically disadvantaged. Grants support organizations that deliver measurable impact in support of that vision.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Imperial Community Investment Fund
Organizations can apply for funding in Innovation & sustainability, Indigenous Leadership, and Strong Operating Communities.
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INSPIRIT Foundation Grants
All grant proposals must fall under at least one of Inspirit’s priority areas: 

  • Building Equitable Narrative Ecosystems 
  • Indigenous Narrative Sovereignty & Advancing Reconciliation
  • Challenging Islamophobia 

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INSPIRIT Foundation Research & Sector-building Grants(up to $50,000)
Research Grants  ide support for research that bridges knowledge gaps and builds capacity to advance narrative power. Projects should identify policy and practice solutions to equity barriers, as well as opportunities for knowledge mobilization and advocacy that promote systemic change.
/Ongoing Applications Accepted

INSPIRIT Foundation Project Grants ($10,000 – $100,000; multi-year funding)
Major Projects include initiatives that create robust career pathways for racialized communities in the arts and media, as well as media-based projects that address issues of systemic discrimination and are grounded in the perspectives and editorial framing of racialized communities. 
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Seed Grants
Generally fund in the following areas: screen-based industries, such as film and television; digital, community-led and public-interest journalism, and audio storytelling.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Indigenous Community Support Fund
This fund helps Indigenous communities and organizations prevent, prepare and respond to COVID-19.
For formula-based funding allocated directly to First Nation, Inuit and Métis Nation communities, there is no deadline or request process.

Keg Spirit Foundation Funding
Will consider funding for both new and established projects based on the following criteria:

  • The organization must hold, in good standing, a current charity registration number.
  • The project must relate to children or youth in some way.
  • The program should contain a mentoring component.

When funding allows (the majority of funding goes to our larger partnerships each year), The Keg Spirit Foundation will make grants to successful applicants. Grants are typically in the range of $2,000 to $5,000.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

McLean Foundation
The McLean Foundation supports work that is not as likely to be funded by others, but that can make a positive difference. The Foundation funds projects that show promise of improving the wellbeing of people, communities, and our environment which may initially lack broad public appeal. Registered charities and qualified donees can apply for funding for new projects, existing programs, or general operations. The maximum grant amount is generally $15,000.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Max Bell Foundation Project and Development Grants
Project Grants: A project is:

  • a clearly defined set of coordinated activities that are necessary to achieve a well defined, measurable purpose. Grants from Max Bell Foundation support projects that take as their purpose informing, in some way, public policy.
  • temporary and term-specific (e.g., X months) – not ongoing work of an organization that has no specified end date.
  • based on its own unique, clear budget and financial accounting procedures.

Development Grants
These grants support organizations doing early-stage work that is intended to lead to and/or support a larger project that will aim to inform public policy. They often provide excellent learning and mentorship experiences for students or early career individuals. Examples of funded development grants have the following characteristics:

  • They undertake short-term (typically four to six months) developmental work on public policy issues in health & wellness, education, or environment.
  • They help position applicant organizations to succeed with other larger-scale public policy initiati 
  • They may include data gathering, environmental scanning, literature reviews, preliminary analyses, detailed project planning, etc.

There are no deadlines for Letters of Intent

Muttart Bursary Program and the Leadership Bursary Program.
There are two streams of funding available under the Foundation’s bursary funding program – the Muttart Bursary Program and the Leadership Bursary Program. Both bursary programs are open to registered charities working in the field of social services or early childhood education and care in Alberta or Saskatchewan. The aim of the bursary programs is to build a charity’s organizational capacity through staff and key volunteer professional development.

  • Muttart Bursary Program
    Grants are usually awarded in amounts of less than $1,500 to cover the tuition or registration costs of courses, programs, conferences or other training opportunities. Courses or programs must be offered by a non-profit entity or a publicly funded post-secondary institution. 
  • Muttart Leadership Program
    The aim of the Leadership Bursary program is to increase the capacity of senior staff, management staff, or persons serving in a senior staff capacity within these charities to contribute now, or in the near future, to leadership within or across organizations, or enhance leadership competence in key policy areas related to the charity or sub-sector’s work.

Please submit applications to the Foundation at least three weeks in advance of the course start date to provide sufficient time for a review of your request.

Microsoft Grant
Provides grants and discounted solutions to eligible nonprofits. Nonprofit discounts and grants are permitted for specific employees and volunteers.

  • Grants – Granted licenses are only permitted for paid employees and unpaid executive staff if all organization eligibility is met. User amount limits do apply and vary by availability of country of usage. Additionally, organizations are expected to regularly remove unused granted licenses from their subscription. Adherence to policy guidance is encouraged and tenant may be subject to audit by Microsoft.
  • Discounts – Discounted licenses are permitted for all staff, including volunteers and temporary staff of the organization. Eligible nonprofits may access discounted pricing on commercial cloud offers, and some on-premise offers. Discounts vary by product, and/or quantity

Ongoing Applications Accepted

Nova Chemicals Community Investment Fund
​Investing in our communities is an important part of our socially responsible approach to operations. Through our Community Investment Program, we invest in the well-being of our communities by lending a hand to organizations dedicated to making a difference and improving the overall quality of life in Central Alberta.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Piikani Youth & Education Foundation Group and Community Grants
Offers grants of $2000 in a variety of areas for Piikani Nation groups and organization working toward the betterment of the Piikani community
Applications Accepted Ongoing

RBC Youth Mental Well-being Project
Fund programs that address youth and family’s immediate need to access mental health services, a critical area identified by parents, youth and experts in the field. They also consider supporting other programs that increase access to care if they are collaborative, have proven results and can demonstrate successful outcomes.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

R. Howard Webster Foundation
Grants to outstanding Canadian charitable organizations offering unique and inspiring programs or projects for the benefit, improvement and development of Canadian society. The R. Howard Webster Foundation’s funding interests are within the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Medical, and Social Services.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Safeway Canada Provincial and Regional Donations and Sponsorships
Safeway welcomes all donation requests in writing using the application form. With over 100,000 non-profit organizations in Canada, economic realities are such that we must limit our participation to initiatives that best match Safeway’s objectives. Safeway’s giving priorities primarily focus on building healthy communities by supporting human health and nutrition, hunger prevention, people with disabilities and community based activities.
/Ongoing Applications Accepted

Silver Gummy Foundation Indigenous Grant
As part of our commitment to reconciliation, the Silver Gummy Foundation has committed to building relationships with Indigenous organizations whose mandate is to help re-build positive gender identities for Indigenous youth through the reclamation of culture, epistemology and youth driven participatory approaches to change. Up to $15,000 will be granted for first time requests and repeat Grantees are eligible for up to $50,000 per project for one year /.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Silver Gummy Foundation Gender-based Sexual & Domestic Violence Grant
Silver Gummy funds organizations that are using educational programs to find solutions for gender-based sexual and domestic violence. The average gift is $20,000 per year for three years, but this amount can increase or decrease depending on the project. Applications are open to registered charities in Canada.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Sobeys Community Giving
Working directly with food banks, community organizations, provincial bodies and municipalities across the country to help feed Canadian families during this unprecedented time. Our tailored support to food banks and meal programs includes financial support, donated gift cards, thousands of prepackaged hampers and thousands of cases of pantry essentials. If your organization is interested in applying to Sobeys for support, please visit your local store’s website.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

SPAR DONATION FUND PROGRAM
Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation (SPAR) Donation Fund Program encourages support for the development of sport, physical activity and recreation in Alberta. Eligible sport, physical activity and recreation development programs are those delivered directly or in partnership with the organizations enrolled in the Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Donation Fund Program.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

TechSoup Canada Technology Donation Program
Connecting nonprofit organizations with affordable technologies, The technology donation program offers donated and discounted technologies to qualified charities, nonprofits and libraries for an administrative fee that’s typically 90% less than market value. Qualified organizations can order donated and discounted software.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers
Are you looking to celebrate great volunteers who contribute to your community by selflessly offering their time and effort? Do you know a friend, a co-worker or a member of your community who inspires you and who should be recognized? The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers honours the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians from across the country in a wide range of fields. To be eligible, volunteers need to have made significant, sustained and unpaid contributions to their community in Canada or abroad.
No Deadline to Nominate

University of Calgary UCeed Fund

  • Child Health Fund Canada’s first early-stage fund for child and maternal health – a priority research area for UCalgary and key to creative positive health impacts for children and families.
  • Social Impact Fund A unique partnership in social finance supporting an ecosystem of organizations focused on addressing social issues in our communities.
  • Neuro Fund Empowering neuroscience innovation through investment and mentorship to early-stage, research-based, brain and mental health startups.

Ongoing Applications Accepted

Volunteer Alberta Screening Development Grant
For nonprofit organizations currently operating in Alberta, with a sole mandate to provide publicly accessible programs and services to the broader community, who have more than 10 volunteers a year requiring vulnerable sector checks.
Ongoing Applications Accepted

Walmart Regional and National Grant Program
By partnering with regional and national organizations, we can make a bigger impact and deliver on our mission of supporting Canadian families in need. Regional and national grants valued at over $1,000 are given to eligible non-profit organizations. For more details or to apply for a regional or national grant
Ongoing Applications Accepted