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Building Communities Grant
Supports community-led park and playground development
Last Update: March 30, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 1, 2026
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Overview
The program provides up to $50,000 to support capital costs for community-led park or playground development within Calgary. Eligible activities include creating or improving playgrounds, fitness parks, natural play spaces, park revitalization, 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 $
Timeline
- Closing date : May 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
- Traditional playground development or improvement
- Fitness park development
- Natural playground development
- Park revitalization projects
- Outdoor classroom development
- Community hub development within a park setting
Documents Needed
- Certificate of Incorporation (proof of non-profit society registration).
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations (registered non-profit societies)
- Educational institutions
- Societies and community groups
Eligible expenses
- Capital costs for a community-led park or playground project
Eligible geographic areas
- The City of Calgary municipal boundaries (Calgary, Alberta)
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through an assessment process that may take up to 12 weeks.
Additional information
- Ongoing support is provided throughout the duration of each project.
- The review process may take up to 12 weeks.
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?
The program provides up to $50,000 to support capital costs for community-led park or playground development within Calgary. Eligible activities include creating or improving playgrounds, fitness parks, natural play spaces, park revitalization, outdoor classrooms, and community hubs.
How much funding can be received?
Building Communities Grant Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
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
Located in Calgary
What expenses are eligible under Building Communities Grant?
Traditional playground development or improvement
Fitness park development
Natural playground development
Park revitalization projects
Outdoor classroom development
Community hub development within a park setting
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
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