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Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP)
Funding for public-use community facilities
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The Front Office listing now shows the CFEP Large registration end date as 31-Dec-2030 instead of 15-May-2026, materially extending the intake window.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The Front Office listing now shows the CFEP Large registration end date as 31-Dec-2030 instead of 15-May-2026, materially extending the intake window.
CFEP Large intake window updated
The Front Office listing for CFEP Large now shows the registration end date as 31-Dec-2030, replacing the previously shown 15-May-2026. This materially extends the active intake window for the program. The open.alberta.ca dataset page also dropped the “large streams” tag, which is a minor scope/indexing change with no visible change to eligibility, funding terms, or contact details. One supporting PDF resource title/header was cleaned up, but its program content remains the same.
Funding available
$ 125,001 - $ 1,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Provides $125,001 to $1 million for public-use community facilities in Alberta. Supports renewal, expansion, purchase, or construction projects that improve community access and services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 125,001 $
- 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
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Renewing or expanding an existing public-use community facility
- Purchasing an existing public-use facility
- Constructing a new public-use community facility
Documents Needed
- Project business case
- Five-year operational budget
- Lease or user agreement, if applicable
- Third-party agreement, if applicable
- Recent financial statements, quotes, confirmation of project revenues and in-kind donations, and the Application for Electronic Payment (AEP) with a void cheque
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community non-profit organizations
- Organizations registered under eligible provincial legislation
- Organizations registered under eligible federal legislation and operating in Alberta
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities
- For-profit organizations and business associations
- Universities, colleges, private schools, and institutes
- Organizations with overdue or incomplete ministry reporting
- Individuals
Eligible expenses
- Construction, renovation, upgrade, expansion, or purchase of a public-use facility
- Equipment integral to the facility project, including appliances and furniture
- Costs for review engagement reports or audited financial statements
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Retroactive expenses incurred before application submission
- Application preparation, fundraising, ceremonies, and related planning activities
- Standalone feasibility, needs assessment, and planning drawings
- Debt reduction, interest, financing charges, and leasing costs
- Administrative, operational, volunteer, and miscellaneous costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Organizational capacity to deliver the project
- Project readiness and viability
- Community impact and project benefits
- Accessibility and public access
- Community need and partnerships
How to apply
- Step 1: Register for GATE Front Office
- Register at least 10 business days before the EOI deadline.
- Use the registration form or contact the program office.
- Step 2: Submit the Expression of Interest
- Complete and submit the EOI online through GATE Front Office.
- Wait for the eligibility and readiness review.
- Step 3: Receive an invitation to apply
- Only eligible projects are invited to the full application stage.
- Step 4: Submit the full application
- Upload the complete application and required supporting documents in GATE Front Office.
- Submit within the 45-day window after invitation.
Processing and Agreement
- Expression of Interest is reviewed first to determine eligibility and readiness
- Only eligible projects are invited to submit a full application
- Applications are reviewed against program criteria and supporting documents
- Applicants receive written notification by email, usually around December
- A formal grant agreement is required before funding is released
Additional information
- Only one capital project application per year is allowed through CFEP Large, CFEP Small, or CIP Project-Based.
- Successful recipients must keep records for seven years after file closure.
- Recipients must use the Government of Alberta acknowledgment requirements outlined in the grant agreement.
- Approval does not create a long-term funding commitment for future projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP) Program
What is the Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP)?
Provides $125,001 to $1 million for public-use community facilities in Alberta. Supports renewal, expansion, purchase, or construction projects that improve community access and services.
How much funding can be received?
Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP) program?
To be eligible for the Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP) program, you must:
Registered community non-profit
Public-use facility project
Matching funding required
What expenses are eligible under Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP)?
Renewing or expanding an existing public-use community facility
Purchasing an existing public-use facility
Constructing a new public-use community facility
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP)?
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 Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP) available?
The Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP) program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP) is a Grant and Funding