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Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small
Public-use community facility support
Funding available
$ 125,000
Deadline
January 15, 2027
Location
Alberta, Canada
Who can apply
Alberta-based community nonprofit organizations or charities registered under an eligible provincial or federal act listed in section 3.1 of the current CFEP Small guidelines.
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Overview
CFEP Small provides matching funding of up to $125,000 for eligible Alberta community nonprofits, charities, First Nations and Métis Settlements improving public-use community facilities or green spaces. Annual application deadlines are January 15, May 15 and September 15. Applicants must contribute eligible matching resources equal to or greater than the grant requested and should register for GATE Front Office at least 10 business days before the deadline.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- 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
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Social Services
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- upgrade, expand, purchase or build arts, cultural, heritage, recreational, sport or other related public-use community facilities
- Projects that are a stand alone purchase of equipment that support public-use community facility or green space, including unlicensed motorized vehicles, appliances, equipment and furniture may also be considered
- New construction, facility purchase, retrofitting, renovations, equipment purchases and planning/design fees
Documents Needed
- a list of board members including executives with their contact information
- recently approved and signed financial statements
- the signed Grant Agreement – must be signed by the board president chairperson or treasurer
- estimates, supplier quotations or sources of estimates
- donated in-kind details, including letters from donors, for donated labour, materials and/or equipment; the Application for Electronic Payment (AEP) and a void cheque; current bank statement(s) (when applicable); letter of support from the titleholder (when applicable); third party letter (when applicable); copy of a lease agreement and/or user agreement (when applicable); letters of support (optional)
Sources and recorded changes
- Source change captured
- Change recorded
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
CFEP Small application portal update
CFEP Small now directs applicants to the GATE Front Office portal and adds updated registration and support instructions.
CFEP Small applications must now be submitted through the GATE Front Office portal, and the page clarifies that being listed as a contact in the applicant profile does not grant portal access. Organizations may register up to 3 users, and each person needing access must be separately registered. The application instructions also add a lead-time reminder to register no later than 10 business days before an application intake deadline, and the support section now includes multiple Front Office help videos plus the registration email contact.
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta-based community nonprofit organizations or charities registered under an eligible provincial or federal act listed in section 3.1 of the current CFEP Small guidelines.
- First Nations and Métis Settlements.
- Extra-provincial corporations must have an Alberta address regularly monitored by an active member. Universities, colleges and institutes are excluded under the current official rules.
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities
- For-profit organizations
- Organizations that primarily support a private sector, 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); and any other organizations not registered under one of the above mentioned Acts
- Organizations with overdue or incomplete grant reporting relating to any previously awarded ministry grant, and individuals
Eligible expenses
- planning/design fees
- Stand-alone purchase of equipment that support public-use community facility or green space, including unlicensed motorized vehicles, appliances, equipment and furniture
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Regular repairs and upkeep required to maintain and operate the facility
- Private and/or restricted use facilities, including private or commercial facilities, private residential or group housing, and places of worship or church sanctuaries
- Gaming-related facilities or activities, including gaming equipment and upgrades to facilities that provide gaming activities
- Core or essential facilities and utilities that are the responsibility of the municipality, First Nation or Metis Settlement, and provincially regulated educational facilities or school or post-secondary infrastructure for academic purposes
- Purchase of land as a stand-alone project, projects constructed on land outside of Alberta or equipment moved or used outside of Alberta, expenses incurred before application submission, and time and labour related to funding applications, committee planning meetings, or fundraising activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Projects must address a community-identified need and demonstrate community involvement.
- Projects that demonstrate limited public access or benefit will be given a lower priority.
- Organizations that do not have a sufficient amount of matching resources in place will be given a lower priority.
- The organization must demonstrate its ability to execute the project.
- The organization must demonstrate that the project outcomes will have a high level of community impact, direct and indirect community economic benefit, and quality of life and community wellness enhancement.
How to apply
- Read the guidelines.
- Register for a Front Office Account by calling 1-800-642-3855 or emailing registration.cg@gov.ab.ca at minimum 10 business days before the end of any intake deadline.
- Prepare supporting documents to upload in Front Office.
- Complete an application for funding in Front Office.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed to ensure applicants are eligible as outlined in the program guidelines.
- The review and decision-making process takes approximately 6 months.
- Notification is sent by email to the contacts listed in the organization’s application.
Additional information
- CFEP has 2 funding streams: Large and SmallThe guidelines on this page are for CFEP Small only
- Annual CFEP Small application deadlines: January 15, May 15 and September 15. The review and decision process takes approximately six months. All applications use GATE Front Office; register each user at least 10 business days before the intake deadline. Official source: https://www.alberta.ca/community-facility-enhancement-program-small
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small Program
What is the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small?
CFEP Small provides matching funding of up to $125,000 for eligible Alberta community nonprofits, charities, First Nations and Métis Settlements improving public-use community facilities or green spaces. Annual application deadlines are January 15, May 15 and September 15. Applicants must contribute eligible matching resources equal to or greater than the grant requested and should register for GATE Front Office at least 10 business days before the deadline.
How much funding can be received?
Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $125,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is January 15, 2027.
Who is eligible for the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small program?
To be eligible for the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small program, you must:
Alberta-based community nonprofit organizations and charities registered under an eligible act, First Nations and Métis Settlements may apply, subject to the current CFEP Small guidelines. Universities, colleges and institutes are not eligible.
What expenses are eligible under Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small?
planning/design fees
Stand-alone purchase of equipment that support public-use community facility or green space, including unlicensed motorized vehicles, appliances, equipment and furniture
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small?
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 (CFEP) Small available?
The Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small program is available the province of Alberta.