How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1000000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP)?

Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP) is funded by Government of Alberta

What are Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP)'s eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a registered non-profit community organization that has been established for at least two years and is in compliance with accepted laws. The project must involve the modernization, expansion, purchase, or construction of community facilities for public use in Alberta. The funding must be matched with an equivalent or greater contribution from the applicant (mandatory counterpart).

Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP)

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AB, Canada

Funding for enhancing Alberta public-use community facilities

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grant_single|closingDate May 15, 2025

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Grant and Funding

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Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

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Government of Alberta

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The Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Large provides non-profit organizations in Alberta with financial support ranging from $125,001 up to $1 million to upgrade, expand, purchase, or build public-use community facilities. Eligible activities include new construction, facility purchase, renovations, retrofits, and the acquisition of equipment to support arts, cultural, heritage, recreational, and sports spaces.

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Financial assistance ranges from over $125,000 to $1 million per project.
Funding is provided on a matching basis—the applicant must contribute an amount equal to or greater than the requested grant.
Maximum funding from the Government of Alberta cannot exceed 50% of total project costs.
Accepted matching contributions may include cash or in-kind donations of labour, equipment, and materials, subject to specified valuation rates.

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Upgrading or expanding existing arts, cultural, heritage, recreational, or sport community facilities designed for public use.
Purchasing facilities to be used for community programs and services.
Constructing new public-use community facilities for a range of community activities.
Renovating or retrofitting community spaces to improve safety, accessibility, or extend the facility's lifespan.
Enhancing outdoor community areas such as parks, playgrounds, natural spaces, and sports fields.

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$ 980,000

Renovating and expanding a historic local performing arts theatre

$ 1,000,000

Building a new multi-sport community recreation complex from scratch

$ 400,000

Retrofitting a heritage library for accessibility and efficiency upgrades

$ 320,000

Expanding a community-run indoor playground and wellness space

$ 980,000

Purchasing and converting a vacant hall into a cultural centre

$ 600,000

Enhancing a riverside outdoor community park with inclusive features

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The applicant must be a community non-profit organization registered for at least two years and in good standing under specified provincial or federal legislation.
The organization must have an Alberta-based address that is regularly monitored by an active member.
The project must involve the acquisition, construction, renovation, repair, or expansion of a public-use community facility intended primarily for the general public and the benefit of the community.
The applicant must provide matching funding equal to or greater than the grant request from eligible sources.
The organization must be able to demonstrate project readiness, viability, and organizational capacity during the application process.

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Community non-profit organizations registered for at least two years
Organizations operating under provincial legislation such as Agriculture Societies Act, Societies Act of Alberta, Companies Act (Part 9), Libraries Act, Special Act of the Alberta Legislature, or Métis Settlements
Organizations operating under federal legislation such as Special Act of the Parliament of Canada, or registered as charities under the Income Tax Act (Canada), and operating in Alberta
First Nations organizations

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Municipalities.
For-profit organizations.
Organizations that primarily support private sector interests rather than the public interest.
Universities, colleges, and institutes as defined under Alberta's Post-Secondary Learning Act.
Private schools, including grades K-12, universities, colleges, and institutes.

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Costs to acquire, build, purchase, repair, renovate, upgrade, or expand arts, cultural, heritage, recreational, sport, or other related public-use community facilities.
New construction expenses for public-use community facilities.
Facility purchase expenses for community use.
Retrofitting and renovations of existing facilities.
Equipment purchases integral to the operation of a public-use community facility (including unlicensed motorized vehicles, appliances, and furniture when part of the project).
Planning and design fees specifically related to the project (when not a stand-alone project).
Costs for a review engagement report or audited financial statements as part of required grant reporting.

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Organizations operating in the Province of Alberta.

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Demonstrated organizational capacity to successfully complete a large-scale project, including relevant experience and financial stability.
Project viability and financial stability, including confirmed matching resources and a detailed, realistic budget.
Clear and significant benefits for the community and improvement to public-use facilities, focusing on high community impact and enhanced accessibility.
Economic impact, such as support for job creation and value for the community.
Addressing a clearly identified community need, including community involvement and partnerships.

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Read program guidelines

Review the CFEP Large program guidelines on the official website
Verify your organization's and project's eligibility as per guideline sections
Ensure matching funds are identified and eligible

Download and complete the Registrant Form for Front Office
Submit the form to registration.cg@gov.ab.ca at least 10 business days before the deadline
Create and activate your Front Office account for application access

Submit Expression of Interest (EOI)

Log in to Front Office and select the CFEP Large Expression of Interest (EOI)
Complete and submit the EOI form online
Provide information on project eligibility and readiness

Await application invitation

Wait for invitation to submit a full application if EOI criteria are met
Only eligible and shovel-ready projects will proceed

Submit full application package

Prepare and submit a complete application package via Front Office
Include all mandatory documents such as business case, budget, agreements, and financial statements
Submit within 45 days of invitation

Wait for funding decision

Monitor application status through Front Office portal
Respond promptly if additional information is requested by staff
Wait for notification of funding decision by email (about six months after intake deadline)

Sign grant agreement and start project

Sign the formal grant agreement if approved
Begin project work as per approved terms
Keep records for reporting and accounting purposes

Complete project and final report

Complete the project within the grant term
Submit final reporting and financial statements as specified in the agreement
Retain records for at least seven years

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One capital project application per organization is allowed each fiscal year across CFEP Large, CFEP Small, or CIP Project-Based capital funding streams.
Applicants must retain all financial and project records for seven years from the date of final notification of file closure.
Previous grant recipients can access their signed grant agreement via the application portal.
Organizations declined for funding may resubmit a new application for the same project if expenses have not yet been incurred.