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Social service funding grants

Social services funding and grant information is provided to the City from a network of social service agencies and organizations.

The chart is updated as new information becomes available and is not meant to be a complete listing of all the funding grants currently available. Every effort is made for accuracy, however, please visit the specific grant websites for the most up-to-date information. (Chart updated as of July 17, 2026) 

Grant NameSourceAmountFocus AreaApplication Deadline
Alberta Foundation for the Arts  Alberta Foundation for the Arts - public agency & provincial corporation of the Government of Alberta The AFA has many grants and funding opportunities available of various amounts.  Grant funding to arts and art organizations for growth and development of the arts sector.  Deadlines are based on specific grants and funding opportunities available.
Built Together Alberta Blue Cross $50,000 Infrastructure projects that foster active living. Projects must be publicly accessible and free of a membership charge. September 17, 2026
Community Facility Enhancement Program - Small Funding Stream Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women - Government of Alberta Up to $125,000 Provides financial assistance with the renewal, expansion, purchase, or build of public-use community facilities. Annual application deadlines:
- Jan. 15
- May 15
- Sept. 15
Community Facility Enhancement Program - Large Funding Stream Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women - Government of Alberta $125,001 to $1 million Provides financial assistance with the renewal, expansion, purchase, or build of public-use community facilities. Annual application/Expression of Interest intake deadline:
May 15
Community Initiatives Program - Project Based Grant Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women - Government of Alberta

Up to $75,000 -

All provincial funding must be matched with other
revenue that is equal to or greater than the funding requested.

 Provides one-time funding to Alberta-based non-profit
organizations to support community-driven initiatives, programs and events that enhance the well-being of
Albertans.O

Ongoing basis, with two deadlines annually:

- Intake One closes February 15.

- Intake Two closes August 15.
CIP Organizational Development and Collaboration Grant Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women - Government of Alberta Up to $50,000 for single
organizational development projects and up to $100,000 for collaboratives to address a community, regional
or non-profit voluntary sector (NPVS) issue. Both types of grants are over two years.		 Supports Alberta non-profit organizations that contribute to their
communities and create engagement opportunities for Albertans.		 Ongoing basis with two deadlines annually:
-Intake One closes April 15
-Intake Two closes October 15
Grants Calgary Foundation Calgary Foundation has many grants and funding opportunities available. Calgary Foundation application-based grants are available to registered charities and other qualified donees in Calgary and the surrounding area, and Treaty 7 Nations. Deadlines are based on specific grants and funding opportunities available.
OTHER INITIATIVES PROGRAM Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women - Government of Alberta There is no minimum or maximum funding that can be requested through OIP. The level of funding granted is based on need or the community benefit of the project and is subject to available resources. Provides financial assistance for community-based projects that fall outside the scope of all other Community Grants funding streams. This includes one-time projects, international disaster relief and projects that are emergency or urgent in nature Ongoing
Rooted In Communities Endowment Program Peavey Industries Small funding opportunity Projects, initiatives and ideas that are recognized as an emerging opportunity or need. Ongoing

Resources for non-profit and voluntary sector organizations

The provincial government has a Grants, funding and supports page to help non-profit and voluntary sector organizations access supports and resources. It is meant to provide a one-stop access to information to help start, manage and  build capacity in a non-profit or charitable organization, no matter what sector the organization serves. 

Services and supports include: 

  •  Sector information - Information and opportunities to invest in the sector
  • Non-profit management - Information, supports and resources for starting a non-profit, managing a non-profit and ending or closing a non-profit
  • Supports and services for non-profits - Information and links to access community-based supports and services to help develop and strengthen operations  
  • Board member and governance training - Online courses and training resources on governance to support board members of non-profit organizations
  • Grant information and application support - Information and resources related to funding for non-profits including:
    • resources to support preparing and applying for grants; and
    • the Arts, Culture and Sports Grant Search tool, which is a searchable inventory of grant programs offered by the ministries of Arts, Culture and Status of Women and Tourism and Sport.   

Click here to view Grants, Funding and Supports for non-profits