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Agency Capacity Building Grant
Supports organizational development activities in preventive social services.
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Agency Capacity Building Grant provides up to $30,000 to non-profit societies, municipalities, and schools offering preventive social services within the FCSS region. It aims to strengthen organizational capacity through professional development, strategic planning, and research activities, fostering more effective social service delivery.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementing staff training or professional development programs.
- Developing or updating strategic plans for organizational growth.
- Conducting research to improve service delivery or organizational effectiveness.
Documents Needed
Email or fax submission of completed application form, project description, and supporting documents.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit social service organizations.
- Municipal governments within the FCSS region.
- Educational institutions providing preventive social services.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations offering activities outside the scope of capacity building or social services.
- For-profit businesses or entities not involved in social service delivery.
Eligible expenses
Activities related to professional development, strategic planning, or research to strengthen organization capacity.Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities unrelated to capacity building or organizational development.
- Expenses not aligned with approved project activities or objectives.
- Cost overruns or expenses exceeding the grant amount.
Eligible geographic areas
Red Deer & District region including Village of Delburne, Village of Elnora, Town of Bowden, Town of Penhold, Red Deer County, City of Red Deer.Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and assessed for eligibility and alignment with program goals.
- Applicants are notified of decisions, with approval contingent upon signing a funding agreement.
- Once approved, funds are disbursed according to the terms outlined, often with reporting requirements to ensure proper use of funds.
Additional information
Applicants are encouraged to submit applications at least four weeks before the required funding date. Funding is awarded on a first come, first served basis until the annual budget is exhausted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Agency Capacity Building Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Agency Capacity Building Grant. 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 Agency Capacity Building Grant?
The Agency Capacity Building Grant provides up to $30,000 to non-profit societies, municipalities, and schools offering preventive social services within the FCSS region. It aims to strengthen organizational capacity through professional development, strategic planning, and research activities, fostering more effective social service delivery.
How much funding can be received?
Agency Capacity Building Grant Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Agency Capacity Building Grant program?
To be eligible for the Agency Capacity Building Grant program, you must:
Organizations providing preventive social services within the FCSS region.
What expenses are eligible under Agency Capacity Building Grant?
Implementing staff training or professional development programs.
Developing or updating strategic plans for organizational growth.
Conducting research to improve service delivery or organizational effectiveness.
Who can I contact for more information about the Agency Capacity Building Grant?
You can contact City of Red Deer by email at fcss@redeer.ca.
Where is the Agency Capacity Building Grant available?
The Agency Capacity Building Grant program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Agency Capacity Building Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Agency Capacity Building Grant is a Grant and Funding
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