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Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small
Public-use community facility support
Latest source updateLast Update: July 14, 2026Latest change: The CFEP Small page now lists a July 28, 2026 webinar and updates the electronic payment form instructions with an AEP sample link.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 14, 2026
Latest change: The CFEP Small page now lists a July 28, 2026 webinar and updates the electronic payment form instructions with an AEP sample link.
CFEP Small webinar and application form update
The CFEP Small page now includes a scheduled GATE Front Office Introduction Webinar on July 28, 2026 at 11 am with a live registration link. The upcoming webinars section previously showed no scheduled sessions. The application document list also changed for the electronic payment form: it now names the Application for Electronic Payment (AEP) and adds an AEP sample link for assistance. The contact anchor was updated to the Contact section, and the page now exposes a live webinar registration endpoint.
Funding available
$ 125,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Who can apply
Alberta-based community non-profit organizations or charities registered under one of the provincial or federal acts stated in section 3.1.
See full eligibility
Overview
Community Facility Enhancement Program Small provides up to $125,000 in financial assistance to Alberta-based community non-profit organizations, charities, First Nations and Metis Settlements across Alberta. Eligible work includes upgrades, expansion, purchase or build of public-use community facilities, plus equipment purchases and planning/design fees.
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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
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Upgrade, expand, purchase or build arts, cultural, heritage, recreational, sport or other related public-use community facilities
- Stand-alone purchase of equipment that supports a public-use community facility or green space, including unlicensed motorized vehicles, appliances, equipment and furniture
- New construction, facility purchase, retrofitting, renovations, equipment purchases and planning/design fees
Documents Needed
- Signed grant agreement
- Quotes or estimates, or sources of estimates if quotes or estimates are not available
- Most recent financial statements; if not audited, signed by two board members and include a current bank statement; newly formed organizations also need current year-to-date financial statements and a current bank statement
- Complete list of board members and organization executive with daytime phone number and email if available
- If not the registered titleholder, a letter of support from the registered titleholder and confirmation of a long term lease (minimum 5 years)
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta-based community non-profit organizations or charities registered under one of the provincial or federal acts stated in section 3.1.
- First Nations and Metis Settlements
- Extra-provincial corporations with an Alberta-based address regularly monitored by an active member
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, and organizations not registered under one of the specified acts
- Organizations with overdue or incomplete grant reporting relating to any previously awarded ministry grant, and individuals
Eligible expenses
- Planning/design fees
- Stand-alone equipment purchases supporting a 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
Selection criteria
- Organizational capacity and sustainability
- Project viability and readiness to proceed
- Community benefit, accessibility, and need
- Economic impact and job creation potential
- Community involvement and partnerships
How to apply
- Register for access to GATE Front Office 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.
- Submit the application online through GATE 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 Small
- The guidelines on this page are for CFEP Small only
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small Program
What is the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small?
Community Facility Enhancement Program Small provides up to $125,000 in financial assistance to Alberta-based community non-profit organizations, charities, First Nations and Metis Settlements across Alberta. Eligible work includes upgrades, expansion, purchase or build of public-use community facilities, plus equipment purchases and planning/design fees.
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.
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 non-profit organizations or charities registered under the specified provincial or federal acts
First Nations and Metis Settlements
Extra-provincial corporations must have an Alberta-based address regularly monitored by an active member
What expenses are eligible under Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small?
Upgrade, expand, purchase or build arts, cultural, heritage, recreational, sport or other related public-use community facilities
Stand-alone purchase of equipment that supports a public-use community facility or green space, including unlicensed motorized vehicles, appliances, equipment and furniture
New construction, facility purchase, retrofitting, renovations, equipment purchases and planning/design fees
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.
Is the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small is a Grant and Funding