Open
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $30,000 to strengthen the capacity of non-profit societies, municipalities, and schools in the Red Deer & District FCSS region. It supports professional development, strategic planning, and research for one-time projects that build organizational capacity.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
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
- Professional development for staff or board members
- Strategic planning for the organization
- Research to strengthen organizational capacity
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project budget
- Written project summary
- Supporting receipts for reimbursement
- Organization signing authority information
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit societies
- Municipalities
- Schools
Who is not eligible
- Organizations whose projects directly serve clients
- Applicants proposing duplicate government services
- Projects already completed or already underway
- Projects requiring ongoing funding
Eligible expenses
- Professional development for staff or board members
- Strategic planning activities
- Research related to organizational capacity
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects that directly serve clients
- Projects duplicating services ordinarily provided by government agencies
- Completed or already underway projects
- Projects requiring ongoing funding
Eligible geographic areas
- 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 on a case-by-case basis.
- Applications are considered on a first come, first served basis.
- Applicants are contacted after a funding decision is made.
- A reimbursement claim requires receipts and a written project summary.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- The grant is one-time in nature.
- Funding is reimbursed within the calendar year.
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?
This program provides up to $30,000 to strengthen the capacity of non-profit societies, municipalities, and schools in the Red Deer & District FCSS region. It supports professional development, strategic planning, and research for one-time projects that build organizational capacity.
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:
Must align with FCSS mandate
Must build organizational capacity
Must be one-time in nature
What expenses are eligible under Agency Capacity Building Grant?
Professional development for staff or board members
Strategic planning for the organization
Research to strengthen organizational capacity
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 Alberta.
Is the Agency Capacity Building Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Agency Capacity Building Grant is a Grant and Funding