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Capacity Building Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

Capacity Building Fund Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Capacity Building Fund program?

To be eligible for the Capacity Building Fund program, you must: Open to eligible non-profits enhancing organizational effectiveness

Q: Where is the Capacity Building Fund available?

The Capacity Building Fund program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Is the Capacity Building Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Capacity Building Fund is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Capacity Building Fund?

Capacity Building Fund is funded by City of Calgary (WCEF)

Last Update: February 4, 2026

QC, Canada

Supports non-profits in enhancing organizational capacity and community impact

Grant and Funding

Processing And Agreement

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : January 2, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Quebec

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

Overview

The Capacity Building Fund supports eligible non-profits undertaking one-time projects aimed at increasing their social impact and organizational resilience. The fund offers up to $100,000 for initiatives that promote good governance, community engagement, digital transformation, and other strategic activities. This program prioritizes community-based organizations actively improving the well-being of Calgarians, with a focus on fostering organizational sustainability and response to emerging social issues. Approved projects must demonstrate their capacity to contribute positively to the community and meet the strategic objectives outlined by the funding body.

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 85,000

Enhancing digital capabilities for community outreach and service delivery in Montreal

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Eligible non-profit organizations
Community organizations serving Calgary
Organizations committed to social impact and community improvement

Who is not eligible

For-profit businesses
Organizations without legal nonprofit status
Projects outside Calgary or not serving Calgarians
Applicants with unresolved previous funding issues

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Activities unrelated to capacity building or organizational effectiveness
Operational expenses outside the scope of the project
Activities not aligned with community impact goals
Expenses incurred before project approval
Unapproved project-related costs

Eligible geographic areas

Calgary

Selection criteria

Relevance of the project to organizational capacity building objectives
Potential social impact on the community
Feasibility and clarity of the project plan
Financial sustainability and organizational stability
Alignment with community needs and priorities

How to apply

Register on the Funding Information Management System (FIMS)Prepare and submit a detailed project proposal including objectives and outcomesUpload necessary supporting documents through FIMSReview and confirm application details before submissionSubmit the application before the deadline in January 2025

Processing and Agreement

Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by the City of Calgary by April 2025
Applicants will receive notification of approval or refusal
Selected projects must formalize the funding agreement prior to disbursement
Funds are disbursed following the approval of the funding agreement
Reporting and compliance requirements will be outlined in the agreement

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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.