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Community Funding Grants

Supports Fredericton nonprofits

Offered by

City of Fredericton

Official source: fredericton.ca

Source change captured August 29, 2026

Funding available: Varies by project
Deadline: Open continuously
Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Who can apply: Non-profit organizations in Fredericton.; See full eligibility

Overview

Community Funding Grants support non-profit organizations in Fredericton. The City has approved, in principle, $336,650 for 2026 to encourage growth and stability in a more livable, economically viable community. Funding may support festivals and events, educational and cultural development, and arts, culture and heritage.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals

Increase social or community impact
Reduce environmental footprint
Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location: Fredericton
New Brunswick
Eligible Industries: All industries
Annual revenue: All revenue ranges
Organisation size: All organization sizes
Audience: All groups
Legal structures: Non-profit

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation: Culture and Arts
Revenue structures: 100% donations / grants
Scope: Local

Start applying for this program

Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026

Periods: 1

Latest changes

August 29, 2026

Fredericton grants open Sept. 1, 2026

The grants page now shows a September 1, 2026 opening and an October 9, 2026 deadline, along with updated funding totals, application links, and contact instructions for several streams.

The Grants & Awards page now lists September 1, 2026 as the opening date and Friday, October 9, 2026 at 4:30 pm as the deadline for multiple grant streams, with recommendations to be considered during the City’s 2027 budget process. Funding and application details were also updated: Community Funding Grants show $322,400 for 2027, Strategic Partner Capital Grants show $312,450 for 2027, and Climate Change Action Grants show $32,400 for 2026. The Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants funding total was updated and new application forms, prior-allocation links, and contact instructions were added for several streams, including Office of the City Clerk contact information for some applications.

Official source: fredericton.ca

August 29, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations in Fredericton.

Eligible expenses

A specific program or service
Capital funding for the construction of facilities
The purchase of equipment that will benefit the community at large

Eligible geographic areas

Fredericton

Activities funded

Festivals & events
Educational & cultural development
Recreation & tourism program support
Arts, culture & heritage
Festival & event innovation and greening

Documents Needed

Application Form
Final Report Form

Additional information

Applicants may apply for multiple grant streams if they meet each program’s requirements.
Successful applications are generally limited to one annual City grant for the same purpose or event.
Applications for this program generally open in September and close in mid-October.

Contacts

cityclerk@fredericton.ca

506-460-2020

Official sources

Grants & Awards

Program guide

Community Funding Grants (2025)

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Funding Grants Program

What is the Community Funding Grants?

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Community Funding Grants program?

To be eligible for the Community Funding Grants program, you must: Non-profit organizations in the city Purpose and activities align to achieve the outcomes of a more livable and economically viable community