Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based
Overview
The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based grant provides matching funding to Alberta-based non-profit organizations for enhancing community programs, events, and technology initiatives, with a focus on gender equity, technology, and community enrichment. Eligible activities include new programs, community events, technology acquisitions, and specific gender equity projects; however, the maximum funding amount was not specified in the provided information.
At a glance
Funding available
- Integrate new technologies
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Open Date : January 31, 2026
- Closing date : May 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
- Alberta
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Indigenous Peoples
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Women
- Culture and Arts
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- All structures
- Local
- Provincial
Activities funded
This grant supports projects that bring value and advancement to communities throughout Alberta. Eligible activities focus on creating new initiatives, enhancing existing ones, and ensuring inclusivity and cultural representation.
- Initiating new community programs and enhancing existing ones, encompassing expenses like wages, office space, and materials.
- Organizing community events such as festivals and workshops, which can include venue rentals, catering, and speakers.
- Investing in technology, covering audio/visual equipment and computer hardware/software.
- Acquiring portable equipment including licensed vehicles, uniforms, and furnishings.
- Executing gender equity projects, which include costs for venue rentals, facilitators, and new program development.
Eligibility
Eligibility for the CIP Project-Based grant is determined by specific requirements related to the organization's registration, project alignment, and past grant reporting.
- The applicant must be an Alberta-based community non-profit organization or charity registered under one of the provincial or federal acts as specified.
- The applicant can also be a First Nation or Métis Settlement.
- Extra-provincial corporations must have an Alberta-based address regularly monitored by an active member.
- Organizations must not have overdue or incomplete grant reporting relating to any grant previously awarded by the Ministry.
Who is eligible?
The CIP Project-Based funding is open to Alberta-based community non-profit organizations or charities that are registered under specific provincial or federal acts. First Nations and Métis Settlements can also apply. The projects supported include new programs, community events, program enhancements, gender equity projects, 2SLGBTQQIA+ events and programs, technology upgrades, and portable equipment acquisitions. Projects must align with specified CIP outcomes and contribute to community enhancement and enrichment.
Who is not eligible
Certain organizations and types of projects are not eligible for the CIP Project-Based grant due to their status or primary activities. This ensures that funding is allocated to initiatives that align with community enrichment goals.
- Municipalities
- For-profit organizations
- Organizations not registered under the specified Acts
- Organizations with overdue or incomplete grant reporting
- Individuals
Eligible expenses
The grant supports specific project-related expenses that contribute to community enhancement and enrichment in Alberta.
- Wages for new programs or program enhancements.
- Office space costs related to program enhancements.
- Software purchases for new programs or program enhancements.
- Materials for new programs or program enhancements.
- Venue rentals for community events and gender equity projects.
- Catering and speaker fees for community events.
- Purchase of technology such as audio/visual equipment, computer hardware/software.
- Procurement of portable equipment like licensed vehicles, uniforms, and furnishings.
- Facilitator costs for gender equity projects.
- Costs associated with new programs for gender equity initiatives.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is available exclusively to organizations based in Alberta, as stipulated by the funding body's criteria. It aims to support community projects and initiatives within this specific geographical region.
- Organizations located in Alberta, Canada.
How to apply
Read Guidelines
- Review the CIP Project-Based Program Guidelines thoroughly.
- Check eligibility for your organization and project.
- Ensure project expenses and matching funds are eligible.
Fill Out Application Package
- Complete the CIP Project-Based Application form.
- Fill out the CIP Project-Based Budget Template.
- Gather necessary additional documents like financial statements and letters of support.
- Complete the Application for Electronic Payment.
- Utilize resources like tutorial videos on completing forms.
Submit Application Package
- Email the completed application package to the Community Grants team.
- Ensure you receive an automatic reply confirming receipt of your email.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Projects must be completed within 18 months from the date the payment is received by the organization.
- The review and decision-making process takes approximately six months.
- Applicants may begin incurring project-related costs from the date of their application submission, but funding approval is not guaranteed.
- Funding decisions are final, and there are no appeals accepted for declined applications.
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted, and all required documentation must be included.
- Projects previously funded may be re-submitted for funding if they were declined, provided expenses have not been incurred.
