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Agency Capacity Building Grant

Q: How much funding can be received?

Agency Capacity Building Grant Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: Where is the Agency Capacity Building Grant available?

The Agency Capacity Building Grant program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Is the Agency Capacity Building Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Agency Capacity Building Grant is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: February 4, 2026

QC, Canada

Supports organizational development activities in preventive social services.

Grant and Funding

Processing And Agreement

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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Develop employee 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

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.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 25,000

Community outreach program to improve social service awareness

Documents Needed

Email or fax submission of completed application form, project description, and supporting documents.

Eligibility

Non-profit societies, municipalities, and schools providing preventive social services within the FCSS region.

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.

Selection criteria

Relevance of the activities to capacity building and organizational development.
Potential impact on organizational effectiveness.
Clarity and feasibility of the project plan.
Organizational capacity to carry out the proposed activities.
Alignment with the goals of the FCSS regional social services.

How to apply

Prepare your application including detailed description of activities, budget, and organizational information.Send your application by email to fcss@redeer.ca or by fax to (403) 342-8222.Ensure your application is submitted at least four weeks before the funding need date.Await confirmation or notification of outcome from the Social Planning Department.

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

fcss@redeer.ca

QC, Canada

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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.