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ActivateYYC

Support for physical public space improvements
Federation of Calgary Communities
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 5,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

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.
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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

  • 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

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Community associations
  • Organizations
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Businesses
  • Individuals

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

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.

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.

What is the ActivateYYC?

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.

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: Physical public realm improvement Free public access Inclusive for all abilities

What expenses are eligible under ActivateYYC?

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

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

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