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Building Communities Grant
Community-led outdoor space improvements in Calgary
Latest source updateLast Update: August 3, 2026Latest change: The Building Communities Grant page now shows a next intake date of October 1 and updates its application and guidelines links.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 3, 2026
Latest change: The Building Communities Grant page now shows a next intake date of October 1 and updates its application and guidelines links.
Building Communities Grant intake update
The Building Communities Grant page now shows a NEXT INTAKE: OCTOBER 1 notice, replacing the earlier application-form download callout. The review section also now points to a different guidelines/policies link, while the application email remains programs@parksfdn.com. The page’s application instructions are still present, but the visible applicant flow has shifted from downloading a form to intake messaging and updated link destinations.
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Who can apply
Calgary-based non-profit organizations, educational institutions, societies or groups
See full eligibility
Overview
The Building Communities Grant Program offers capital funding up to $50,000 or up to 50% of the project budget for Calgary-based non-profit organizations, educational institutions, societies, or groups that design and build community-led outdoor spaces. It supports playgrounds, community gathering spaces, and park enhancements.
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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
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
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New or improved playgrounds
- Community gathering spaces
- Park enhancements
- Other outdoor amenities that create more inclusive, accessible spaces close to home
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Certificate of Incorporation, List of Board of Directors, and Most Recent Annual Return or Proof of Filing
- Most Recent Financial Statement and Organization Budget for the Current Year
- Current Organization Bylaws and Objectives, Letter of Permission, and Three quotes
- Letters of Support and Project Design or Plan
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Calgary-based non-profit organizations, educational institutions, societies or groups
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who do not apply to the Project Support Program
Eligible expenses
- Capital costs for a community-led park or playground project
- Equipment
- Facility upgrades
- Recognition
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Community garden projects
- Parks Foundation Calgary's free accounting services in the project budget
Eligible geographic areas
- Within Calgary’s municipal boundaries
Selection criteria
- Reduce barriers to nature, play, and places to connect
- Serve equity-deserving or historically underserved communities
- Enhance safety, accessibility, and year-round use
- Support environmental stewardship and climate resilience, for example shade, trees, naturalized areas, or low-impact design
How to apply
- Complete your Project Support Program application first.
- Complete the application form and submit an electronic .pdf format.
- Compile the digital application and all required documents into one .pdf file and do not submit multiple emails, files, or a zip.
- Send the digital copy to programs@parksfdn.com using the subject line Building Communities Grant – PROJECT NAME.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed by Parks Foundation and, if approved, presented to the Parks Foundation Calgary Board of Governors for approval.
- The organization receives an agreement package to be reviewed and signed.
- The signed documents must be returned to Parks Foundation Calgary along with a cheque for $2,500 in order to open an account for the project.
Additional information
- The Project Support Program is offered at no cost to organizations.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Building Communities Grant Program
What is the Building Communities Grant?
The Building Communities Grant Program offers capital funding up to $50,000 or up to 50% of the project budget for Calgary-based non-profit organizations, educational institutions, societies, or groups that design and build community-led outdoor spaces. It supports playgrounds, community gathering spaces, and park enhancements.
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 project account and valid registration as a non-profit
Project available for all Calgarians to access
Project located within Calgary’s municipal boundaries
What expenses are eligible under Building Communities Grant?
New or improved playgrounds
Community gathering spaces
Park enhancements
Other outdoor amenities that create more inclusive, accessible spaces close to home
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 or by phone at 403-974-0751.
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