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Capacity Building Fund
Supports nonprofit capacity-building projects in Calgary
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 2, 2025
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Up to $100,000 is available for one-time nonprofit projects that strengthen organizational effectiveness and social impact for Calgarians experiencing vulnerabilities. Eligible activities include governance, digital transformation, change management, financial sustainability, mental health and wellbeing, learning and development, data and impact, equity and anti-racism, truth and reconciliation, and community mobilization.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : January 2, 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
- Research
- Social Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Good governance and organizational improvement projects.
- Community needs and mobilization initiatives.
- Digital transformation and data and impact capacity projects.
- Change management, learning and development, and mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Financial sustainability, equity and anti-racism, and truth and reconciliation projects.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Community-based organizations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Regular operations and ongoing program activities are not supported.
Eligible geographic areas
- Calgary
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by The City of Calgary.
- Funding decisions are expected by April 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Capacity Building Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Capacity Building Fund. 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 Capacity Building Fund?
Up to $100,000 is available for one-time nonprofit projects that strengthen organizational effectiveness and social impact for Calgarians experiencing vulnerabilities. Eligible activities include governance, digital transformation, change management, financial sustainability, mental health and wellbeing, learning and development, data and impact, equity and anti-racism, truth and reconciliation, and community mobilization.
How much funding can be received?
Capacity Building Fund Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Capacity Building Fund program?
To be eligible for the Capacity Building Fund program, you must:
Eligible non-profit organization
One-time capacity-building project
Beyond regular operations
What expenses are eligible under Capacity Building Fund?
Good governance and organizational improvement projects.
Community needs and mobilization initiatives.
Digital transformation and data and impact capacity projects.
Change management, learning and development, and mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
Financial sustainability, equity and anti-racism, and truth and reconciliation projects.
Where is the Capacity Building Fund available?
The Capacity Building Fund program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Capacity Building Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Capacity Building Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Capacity Building Fund?
Capacity Building Fund is funded by City of Calgary (WCEF)