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Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based
Support for community-driven initiatives in Alberta
Latest source updateLast Update: July 31, 2026Latest change: The CIP Project Grant now uses the GATE Front Office portal, adds a one-time September 1, 2026 intake deadline, and revises application instructions and supporting document requirements.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 31, 2026
Latest change: The CIP Project Grant now uses the GATE Front Office portal, adds a one-time September 1, 2026 intake deadline, and revises application instructions and supporting document requirements.
CIP Project Grant: new intake deadline and GATE Front Office access
The CIP Project page now says applications must be submitted through the GATE Front Office portal, with the next intake deadline set for September 1, 2026. It also adds a one-time intake transition and states that, for the September 1, 2026 intake only, eligible expenses may be claimed if incurred on or after May 1, 2026. The application instructions were revised to include GATE Front Office registration timing of up to 10 business days, a new sample application link, and updated step-by-step guidance for preparing and submitting supporting documents. The annual deadline table was also updated to add the September 1, 2026 one-time deadline alongside the existing February 15 and August 15 intakes.
Funding available
$ 75,000
Deadline
Open
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project Grant provides one-time funding to Alberta-based non-profit organizations to support community-driven initiatives, programs and events that enhance the well-being of Albertans. Organizations can create, expand or improve programs, services and events that address community needs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-driven initiatives, programs and events
- Create, expand or improve programs, services and events that address community needs
Documents Needed
- Letter of support from the venue holder for a community event
- Job description for a new staff position
- Letters of support or official statements from partner organizations, community members, government, businesses or individuals to demonstrate community support for the project
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta-based non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities
- For-profit organizations
- Organizations with overdue or incomplete reporting relating to any grant previously awarded by the ministry
- Schools as defined under Alberta’s Education Act (K-12 Schools), and university, college or institute as defined under Alberta’s Post-secondary Learning Act
- Individuals and organizations not registered under one of the listed acts
Eligible expenses
- Leasing space, wages, materials, and software for new or enhanced programs
- Venue, equipment rentals, catering, communications, marketing, speakers, and performers for community events
- Audio/visual equipment, projection screens, computer hardware, licensing, website and application development
- Licensed vehicles, uniforms, sport equipment, furnishings, and portable office equipment
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications for National or International sporting events eligible under Tourism and Sport’s Major Sport Event Funding Program will no longer be eligible
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Applications for events occurring before funding decisions are issued will be considered lower priority during the grant approval process
How to apply
- Register for access to GATE Front Office by calling 1-800-642-3855 or emailing registration.cg@gov.ab.ca a minimum 10 business days before the application deadline
- Submit the registration form early to make sure access is granted before the intake deadline
- Submit the application through the GATE Front Office portal by the intake deadline
Processing and Agreement
- During the review process, program staff may contact organizations to obtain information
- Notification is sent by email approximately six months after the intake deadline
- All decisions are final and no appeals will be considered
- Projects must be completed and accounted for within 18 months after the grant payment date
- Reports are completed directly in GATE Front Office
Additional information
- Only the authorized representatives noted in the grant application may request information about the grant application or reporting status
- Once funding is approved and issued, the community/city, grant recipient, project, amount and fiscal year become a matter of public record through the Government of Alberta Grant Payments Disclosure database
- The program is governed by the Ministerial Grant Regulation
- These guidelines will be reviewed, at a minimum, every five years
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based Program
What is the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based?
The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project Grant provides one-time funding to Alberta-based non-profit organizations to support community-driven initiatives, programs and events that enhance the well-being of Albertans. Organizations can create, expand or improve programs, services and events that address community needs.
How much funding can be received?
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based program?
To be eligible for the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based program, you must:
Be an Alberta-based non-profit organization
What expenses are eligible under Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based?
Community-driven initiatives, programs and events
Create, expand or improve programs, services and events that address community needs
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at communitygrants@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 1-800-642-3855.
Where is the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based available?
The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based is a Grant and Funding