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AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund
Funding for Calgary community projects
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 10,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Overview
AWS Calgary Community Fund supports individuals, existing local groups and nonprofit organizations in Calgary and surrounding areas with C$175,000 to improve community wellbeing. It funds launching new projects, expanding existing projects, or introducing one of six established community programs, with direct costs such as space rental, insurance fees and training fees.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Calgary
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Education
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Environment
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Start a new project from a selection of available projects
- Expand an existing project
- Introduce one of 6 established community programs with proven positive impact in other global communities
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals once they form a team
- Existing local groups
- Nonprofit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Community groups outside of Calgary
- Family and close relatives of ChangeX employees or of AWS
Eligible expenses
- Direct costs relating to the set-up or maintenance of the new or existing project
- Space rental, insurance fees, seeds and planting materials, tools and training fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Criminal acts of violence, terrorism, hate crimes, the destruction of any state, or discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, religion, military and veteran status, disability, sex, age, gender identity or sexual orientation
- Support of any entity that engages in these activities
- Costs of work that has already been carried out
- Anything that is not related to the set-up and maintenance of the new community project
- Promotion of religious causes, non-charitable activities, sponsorship or fundraising events, and payment to group members for their work on the project
Eligible geographic areas
- Calgary
- Surrounding areas of Calgary
How to apply
- Select an idea listed below or submit your existing project and register to get your project page
- Use your project page to complete the 30 Day Challenge
- Submit a photo and your action plan
- Let us know what impact you are having in your community
Processing and Agreement
- In order to receive the funding, you must have a bank account and enter your bank details on the ChangeX website
- ChangeX will review your application to make sure all elements of the Challenge have been completed successfully
- ChangeX will reach out for any additional steps or information required
- The final impact survey will be reviewed to ensure the project is active and the second instalment of funding is necessary
- ChangeX will collect and review receipts before releasing the second installment of funding
Additional information
- All projects should be managed in an inclusive and welcoming manner
- Any events organised as part of your project should comply with any relevant public health guidance
Frequently Asked Questions about the AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund Program
What is the AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund?
AWS Calgary Community Fund supports individuals, existing local groups and nonprofit organizations in Calgary and surrounding areas with C$175,000 to improve community wellbeing. It funds launching new projects, expanding existing projects, or introducing one of six established community programs, with direct costs such as space rental, insurance fees and training fees.
How much funding can be received?
AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund program?
To be eligible for the AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund program, you must:
You live in Calgary or surrounding areas
You are an individual, an existing local group or a nonprofit organization, and applicants must be at least 18 years old or have the permission of a guardian to apply for funding
The project must address one or more of these themes: STEM/STEAM Education, Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, Homelessness & Food Insecurity, or Health & Well-being
What expenses are eligible under AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund?
Start a new project from a selection of available projects
Expand an existing project
Introduce one of 6 established community programs with proven positive impact in other global communities
Where is the AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund available?
The AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund?
AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund is funded by ChangeX