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Building Communities Grant
Supports community-led outdoor space improvements
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 1, 2026
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $50,000 for community-led park and playground capital projects in Calgary. It supports the development or improvement of outdoor spaces such as playgrounds, fitness parks, park revitalization projects, outdoor classrooms, and community hubs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : October 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of traditional playgrounds
- Development of fitness parks and natural playgrounds
- Park revitalization projects
- Creation of outdoor classrooms
- Development of community hubs and other improved outdoor amenities
Documents Needed
- Certificate of Incorporation
- List of Board of Directors
- Most recent annual return or proof of filing
- Most recent financial statement and current organization budget
- Letter of permission, project design or plan, and three quotes
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit societies
- Educational institutions
- Societies and community groups
- Schools and parent associations
- Community associations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not registered as non-profit societies
- Organizations without an active Project Support Program account
- Projects located outside Calgary’s municipal boundaries
- Community garden projects
Eligible expenses
- Capital costs for community-led park or playground projects
- Equipment and facility upgrades
- Materials, landscaping, and site preparation
- Recognition costs
- Food for volunteers
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Community garden projects
- Parks Foundation Calgary free accounting services in the project budget
Eligible geographic areas
- Calgary
- Within the City of Calgary municipal boundaries
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed using the program’s evaluation criteria.
- The review process may take up to 12 weeks.
- The committee provides recommendations to the Parks Foundation Calgary Board of Governors for final approval.
- Applicants are notified after the final approval decision.
Additional information
- Grant recipients receive ongoing project support from Parks Foundation Calgary.
- Successful applicants must include one or more Parks Foundation Calgary dedication benches with recognition plaques in the project design and budget.
- All project funds must be deposited into the Project Support Program account before purchases or construction.
- A short testimonial and a program evaluation survey are required at project completion.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Building Communities Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Building Communities 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 Building Communities Grant?
This program provides up to $50,000 for community-led park and playground capital projects in Calgary. It supports the development or improvement of outdoor spaces such as playgrounds, fitness parks, park revitalization projects, outdoor classrooms, and community hubs.
How much funding can be received?
Building Communities Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Building Communities Grant program?
To be eligible for the Building Communities Grant program, you must:
Active Project Support Program account
Registered non-profit society
Project in Calgary
What expenses are eligible under Building Communities Grant?
Development of traditional playgrounds
Development of fitness parks and natural playgrounds
Park revitalization projects
Creation of outdoor classrooms
Development of community hubs and other improved outdoor amenities
Who can I contact for more information about the Building Communities Grant?
You can contact Parks Foundation Calgary (PFC) by email at programs@parksfdn.com.
Where is the Building Communities Grant available?
The Building Communities Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Building Communities Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Building Communities Grant is a Grant and Funding