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Calgary Learns - Program Grants

Supports adult foundational literacy and learning programs

Calgary Learns Association

Last Update: February 3, 2026

Funding available

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : February 12, 2026

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Overview

Calgary Learns Program Grants provide up to an unspecified maximum funding amount to support local, part-time adult foundational learning initiatives. Eligible activities focus on adult literacy, English language learning, numeracy, basic digital skills, and skills for learning, with a secondary priority on community capacity building.

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Opportunity Score

Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increase social or community impact
Develop workforce skills

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : February 12, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Educational services

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

Target groups

General public
Indigenous peoples

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Local

Next steps

Determine your project

Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

Adult literacy programming for foundational learning needs.
English language learning programming (general stream) for adult learners.
Numeracy programs focused on foundational skills for adults.
Basic digital skills training for adult learners.
Skills for learning programming that supports foundational adult learning.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Local organizations delivering part-time adult foundational learning initiatives
Organizations offering adult literacy programming
Organizations offering adult English language learning programming (general stream)
Organizations offering adult numeracy programming
Organizations offering adult basic digital skills or skills-for-learning programming

Eligible geographic areas

Calgary (within city limits)

Processing and Agreement

Applications are reviewed through the Program Grants process, with an Indigenous-specific process guided by Elders and Indigenous community leaders for the Indigenous stream.
For the Indigenous stream, proposals that move forward after the application stage are presented orally to the Indigenous Review team.
Applicants can expect an application turnaround in late spring.

Additional information

An Indigenous Program Grant Stream is available for programs designed for and serving Indigenous learners.
Proposals advancing in the Indigenous stream also include an oral presentation to the Indigenous Review team.
The Indigenous stream granting process follows recommendations from Elders and Indigenous community leaders.
Funding decisions are communicated in late spring.

Contacts

grants@calgarylearns.com

Frequently Asked Questions about the Calgary Learns - Program Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Calgary Learns - Program Grants. 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 Calgary Learns - Program Grants?

Who is eligible for the Calgary Learns - Program Grants program?

To be eligible for the Calgary Learns - Program Grants program, you must: Local, part-time initiative Foundational adult learning focus Operates within Calgary

What expenses are eligible under Calgary Learns - Program Grants?

Adult literacy programming for foundational learning needs. English language learning programming (general stream) for adult learners. Numeracy programs focused on foundational skills for adults. Basic digital skills training for adult learners. Skills for learning programming that supports foundational adult learning.