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ActivateYYC

Q: How much funding can be received?

ActivateYYC Funds up to 5000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the ActivateYYC a grant, loan, or tax credit?

ActivateYYC is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the ActivateYYC?

ActivateYYC is funded by Federation of Calgary Communities

Q: Who is eligible for the ActivateYYC program?

To be eligible for the ActivateYYC program, you must: • Physical public realm improvement • Free public access • Inclusive for all abilities

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the ActivateYYC?

You can contact Federation of Calgary Communities.

Q: Where is the ActivateYYC available?

The ActivateYYC program is available across Canada.

Last Update: February 3, 2026

Canada

Support for physical public space improvements

Grant and Funding

Federation of Calgary Communities

At a glance

Overview

Eligible projects

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Minimum amount : 500 $

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Economic, Social and Community Development

Target groups

General public

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Local

Overview

Funding of up to $5,000 supports physical public realm improvements. Eligible activities include tangible interventions such as benches, shrubs, paint, and artist fees for freely accessible public spaces.

Activities funded

Physical initiatives that improve the public realm
Installation or addition of small public-space amenities and features
Public-space enhancements that support healthier, safer, and more engaging community spaces

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 4,900

Create a free rest-and-play street corner with seating and paint

$ 5,000

Convert a curbside space into a free, shaded micro-plaza

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The applicant must propose a physical public realm initiative or improvement.
The intervention must be freely accessible to the public.
The project must be considerate of all ages and abilities.

Who is eligible?

Community associations
Organizations
Non-profit organizations
Businesses
Individuals

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Costs for physical public realm improvements (e.g., benches, basketball nets, shrubs, paint)
Artist fees

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Non-physical initiatives that do not improve the public realm
Interventions that are not freely accessible to the public

Eligible geographic areas

Selection criteria

Processing and Agreement

Applications are reviewed and a decision is made by ActivateYYC.
The review and decision process may take up to two weeks.

Additional information

Funding for the 2025 intake has been exhausted.
Applications may take up to two weeks to be reviewed and decided.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the ActivateYYC Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the ActivateYYC. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.