Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based
- Open Date : January 31, 2026
- Closing date : May 15, 2026
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
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- 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
Next Steps
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
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.
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.