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Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) – Community Facilities Enhancement Program – Small Grants - Alberta - Canada
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Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) – Community Facilities Enhancement Program – Small Grants

Improve public community facilities for local benefit
Government of Alberta
Last Update: April 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 125,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : May 15, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada

Overview

Provides up to $125,000 in matching funding to strengthen communities in Alberta. Supports acquiring, constructing, modernizing, or redeveloping public community facilities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : May 15, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
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
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
  • General public
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Acquiring a public community facility
  • Constructing a public community facility
  • Modernizing a public community facility
  • Redeveloping a public community facility

Documents Needed

  • Financial statement for one year

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Registered non-profit community organizations operating in Alberta
  • Registered charities (under Canada’s Income Tax Act) operating in Alberta
  • Agricultural societies
  • Public libraries established under eligible legislation
  • First Nations and Métis organizations

Eligible expenses

  • Costs to acquire a public community facility
  • Construction costs for a public community facility
  • Modernization costs for a public community facility
  • Redevelopment costs for a public community facility

Eligible geographic areas

  • Alberta

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are assessed after submission through the GATE online portal.
  • Applicants can generally expect a decision about six months after the application deadline.

Additional information

  • The facility must be primarily intended for public use and community benefit.
  • Funding decisions are typically communicated about six months after the application deadline.

Contacts

registration.cg@gov.ab.ca
1-800-642-3855

Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) – Community Facilities Enhancement Program – Small Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) – Community Facilities Enhancement Program – Small Grants. 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 Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) – Community Facilities Enhancement Program – Small Grants?

Provides up to $125,000 in matching funding to strengthen communities in Alberta. Supports acquiring, constructing, modernizing, or redeveloping public community facilities.

How much funding can be received?

Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) – Community Facilities Enhancement Program – Small Grants Funds up to $125,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) – Community Facilities Enhancement Program – Small Grants program?

To be eligible for the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) – Community Facilities Enhancement Program – Small Grants program, you must: Registered non-profit in Alberta Operating for at least one year Public-use community facility

What expenses are eligible under Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) – Community Facilities Enhancement Program – Small Grants?

Acquiring a public community facility Constructing a public community facility Modernizing a public community facility Redeveloping a public community facility

Who can I contact for more information about the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) – Community Facilities Enhancement Program – Small Grants?

You can contact Government of Alberta by email at registration.cg@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 1-800-642-3855.

Where is the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) – Community Facilities Enhancement Program – Small Grants available?

The Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) – Community Facilities Enhancement Program – Small Grants program is available the province of Alberta.

Is the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) – Community Facilities Enhancement Program – Small Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) – Community Facilities Enhancement Program – Small Grants is a Grant and Funding

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