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Source verified August 29, 2026
Community Funding Grants
Supports Fredericton nonprofits
Latest source updateLast Update: August 29, 2026Latest change: 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.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 29, 2026
Latest change: 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.
Fredericton grants open Sept. 1, 2026
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.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Fredericton
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
Official resources
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
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
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Funding Grants Program
What is the Community Funding Grants?
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.
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
What expenses are eligible under Community Funding Grants?
Festivals & events
Educational & cultural development
Recreation & tourism program support
Arts, culture & heritage
Festival & event innovation and greening
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Funding Grants?
You can contact City of Fredericton by email at cityclerk@fredericton.ca or by phone at 506-460-2020.
Where is the Community Funding Grants available?
The Community Funding Grants program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Community Funding Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Funding Grants is a Grant and Funding