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Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) funding

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is a partnership between the province, municipalities and Métis Settlements that develops locally driven preventive social initiatives to enhance the well-being of individuals, families and communities.

Airdrie participates in FCSS through its Airdrie FCSS initiative by offering funding and providing supports to local eligible social preventive programs.

Please visit ‘Agency Resources’ on the Airdrie FCSS Portal and scroll below for information on 2026-2028 FCSS funding eligibility.

FCSS application overview

The 2026-2028 FCSS funding intake period will open on March 26, 2025 .

Airdrie FCSS applications are administered in a two-step process: the Letter of Intent and the full application. Before submitting a letter of intent, applicants are required to attend an information session on March 26 or April 2. 

The Letter of Intent (LOI) helps determine a program’s basic FCSS eligibility as set out by the FCSS Act and Regulation.

Once approved by Airdrie FCSS, the full application (form) will be made accessible. Meeting the LOI eligibility criteria and being invited to submit an application does not guarantee program funding. 

All City of Airdrie FCSS applications are submitted electronically through the Airdrie FCSS Portal and late submissions will not be considered for funding.

FCSS application process

The following process takes place during funding intake:

  1. Visit the Airdrie FCSS Portal and click on the link for “Agency Resources” on the landing page to view guidelines and resources for the FCSS Application, including the 2025 FCSS Calendar.
  2. If you are new to Airdrie FCSS, register your Agency in the Airdrie FCSS Portal (see "Letter of Intent & Application Guide" via the link for "Agency Resources" on the Portal landing page.
  3. Interested agencies must attend an orientation session prior to submitting a Letter of Intent. Register by March 24, for one of two sessions. 

    Session 1 (in-person): March 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. – Noon at Airdrie City Hall (Council Chambers).
    Register now for the March 26 session

    Session 2 (online):     April 2, 2025, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. via MS Teams. The online invitation will be emailed out to attendees the week before the session.
    Register now for the April 2 session
  4. Complete and submit a Letter of Intent using the prescribed form on the Portal (See Letter of Intent & Application Guide in the Airdrie FCSS Portal, click on the link “Agency Resources” on the landing page.) LOI submission closes on April 17, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
  5. Successful LOIs will be notified by May 2, 2025. Once your LOI is approved by Airdrie FCSS – you will be provided access to the application form. Prepare and submit your application for FCSS funding on the FCSS Portal by May 30, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Late submissions will not be considered for funding.
  6. Agencies with successful applications will have their meeting with Airdrie FCSS Administration in November 2025.