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Built Together

Funding for active living community infrastructure
Last Update: May 15, 2026
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Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : September 22, 2025
Location
Alberta, Canada

Overview

Built Together provides $50,000 to support active living infrastructure in Alberta communities. It funds publicly accessible projects such as outdoor gyms, cycling paths, playgrounds, skate parks, and outdoor rinks.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : September 22, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Alberta
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Construction or replacement of playgrounds
  • Development of outdoor gyms
  • Creation of cycling paths
  • Construction of skate parks
  • Construction of outdoor rinks

Documents Needed

  • Completed application package
  • Comprehensive project plan
  • Project financial information
  • 3 letters of community support
  • Photos of the proposed site

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Community leagues
  • School councils
  • Municipalities
  • Other non-profit community groups or organizations

Who is not eligible

  • Religious or sectarian organizations
  • Political organizations
  • Competitive sports teams or private clubs
  • Contract fundraisers or lobbyists
  • Organizations based or operating outside Alberta

Eligible expenses

  • Infrastructure costs such as equipment, labour, and architectural plans
  • Expenses directly tied to building the project infrastructure

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Salaries
  • Administrative costs
  • Unrelated expenses
  • Programming-only projects without infrastructure
  • Projects not open to the public or requiring a fee to access

Eligible geographic areas

  • Alberta
  • Edmonton
  • Calgary
  • Secondary cities in Alberta
  • Rural communities in Alberta
  • Indigenous communities in Alberta

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by an internal selection committee using an evaluation matrix.
  • Selected applicants are contacted by phone and then receive a grant disbursement agreement.
  • The agreement must be signed before funds are released.
  • After funding is received, progress reports are required until the project is completed.

Additional information

  • Applications must include at least 3 letters of community support.
  • Applications with blank responses in the form will not be considered.
  • Projects on publicly funded school property may be eligible if they are open to the surrounding community.
  • Successful applicants will be notified in early December and funds are disbursed before year-end.

Contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about the Built Together Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Built Together. 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 Built Together?

Built Together provides $50,000 to support active living infrastructure in Alberta communities. It funds publicly accessible projects such as outdoor gyms, cycling paths, playgrounds, skate parks, and outdoor rinks.

How much funding can be received?

Built Together Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Built Together program?

To be eligible for the Built Together program, you must: Alberta-based organization Publicly accessible project Active living infrastructure

What expenses are eligible under Built Together?

Construction or replacement of playgrounds Development of outdoor gyms Creation of cycling paths Construction of skate parks Construction of outdoor rinks

Who can I contact for more information about the Built Together?

You can contact Alberta Blue Cross by email at BuiltTogether@ ab.bluecross.ca.

Where is the Built Together available?

The Built Together program is available the province of Alberta.

Who are the financial supporters of the Built Together?

Built Together is funded by Alberta Blue Cross