Grant and Funding Programs Offered by The Arusha Centre
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The Arusha Centre is a Calgary-based non-profit organization founded in 1972 that inspires and supports communities to connect and create a socially, economically, and environmentally just future. It administers the Take Action Grants (TAG) program and operates Calgary Dollars, a complementary currency system that issues grants up to C$1,000 matched by the Calgary Foundation. The organization focuses on community economic development, climate action, and social justice initiatives. View The Arusha Centre's website for more information.
Content last updated: March 24, 2026
About The Arusha Centre
What is the mission of The Arusha Centre?
The Arusha Centre inspires and supports communities to connect, gather, and create a socially, economically, and environmentally just future through community economic development, resilience programs, and practical resources that educate, inspire, and connect people and projects.
What type of organization is The Arusha Centre?
The Arusha Centre is a Non-profit organization.
When was The Arusha Centre founded?
The Arusha Centre was founded in 1972.
What is The Arusha Centre's official website?
The Arusha Centre's official website is https://www.arusha.org/.
What else should I know about The Arusha Centre?
Rôle de l'Arusha Centre dans l'écosystème du financement
The Arusha Centre joue un rôle unique dans l'écosystème de financement communautaire de Calgary en combinant le développement économique local, l'action climatique et la justice sociale. L'organisation administre le programme Take Action Grants (TAG) qui finance des projets communautaires, et exploite Calgary Dollars, un système de monnaie complémentaire qui émet des subventions depuis 1996.
Programmes de financement
- Take Action Grants (TAG) : Programme de subventions pour les projets communautaires
- Calgary Dollars : Système de monnaie complémentaire avec subventions jusqu'à 1 000 $ CA, appariées 1:1 par la Calgary Foundation
- Climate Initiative : Programme d'action climatique communautaire
- Repair Exchange : Programme de réparation communautaire
Impact et portée géographique
Basé à Calgary en Alberta, l'Arusha Centre dessert la communauté locale depuis plus de 50 ans. L'organisation值值值values localization, sustainability, and social justice, et的帮助Calgarians通过社区经济发展和社区韧性项目。