Open
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 5,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
ActivateYYC supports community-led public realm projects with funding between $500 and $5,000. It funds creative street, mobility, placemaking, and tactical urbanism initiatives that make shared spaces safer, more accessible, and more engaging.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Paint the pavement and mural projects
- Parklets and seating area activations
- Block parties and open street events
- Community art and sidewalk or boulevard installations
- Mobility and placemaking projects that reimagine streets as community spaces
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project idea description
- Site photos, sketches, or mock-ups
- Budget breakdown or cost estimate
- Supporting files or precedents, if available
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community associations
- Business Improvement Areas
- Non-profits and charities
- Local businesses working with a community partner
Who is not eligible
- Local businesses applying without a community partner
- Projects that are not open and accessible to the public
- Projects that are not considerate of all ages and abilities
Eligible expenses
- Creative street and right-of-way improvements, including materials and installation
- Artist fees
- Permitting and rentals
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital projects
- Permanent infrastructure
- Staffing, operations, and fundraising
- Costs incurred before the application
Eligible geographic areas
- Calgary
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and assessed on a rolling basis.
- Applicants are usually notified within about 2 to 3 weeks.
- Not all applications are funded.
- Successful applicants must complete a final report after the project.
- Reimbursement is issued after the final report is received and processed.
Additional information
- Only one active application per group is allowed.
- A final report is required after project completion.
- Projects must be completed and installed by October 31, 2026.
- Successful applicants must provide a detailed budget breakdown before final approval.
Frequently Asked Questions about the ActivateYYC Program
What is the ActivateYYC?
ActivateYYC supports community-led public realm projects with funding between $500 and $5,000. It funds creative street, mobility, placemaking, and tactical urbanism initiatives that make shared spaces safer, more accessible, and more engaging.
How much funding can be received?
ActivateYYC Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the ActivateYYC program?
To be eligible for the ActivateYYC program, you must:
Public realm project
Publicly accessible and inclusive
Applicant tied to a group or business
What expenses are eligible under ActivateYYC?
Paint the pavement and mural projects
Parklets and seating area activations
Block parties and open street events
Community art and sidewalk or boulevard installations
Mobility and placemaking projects that reimagine streets as community spaces
Who can I contact for more information about the ActivateYYC?
You can contact Federation of Calgary Communities.
Where is the ActivateYYC available?
The ActivateYYC program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the ActivateYYC?
ActivateYYC is funded by Federation of Calgary Communities