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Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Operating Grant
Supports Alberta non-profits addressing critical social issues
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2025
- Closing date : July 15, 2025
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Operating Grant offers up to $75,000 in funding to eligible Alberta non-profit organizations addressing social issues. The grant supports operating costs and organizational development activities that enhance an organization’s capacity to deliver direct programs and services to vulnerable and disadvantaged populations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2025
- Closing date : July 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- $ 3,500,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operation and delivery of direct programs and services that address social issues such as food security, poverty, homelessness, safety from violence, mental health, addictions, and support for vulnerable or disadvantaged populations.
- Organizational development initiatives to strengthen skills, capacity, and long-term sustainability, such as communications strategy, research, or fund development.
- Collaborative projects among non-profit organizations to collectively address broader social issues within the community.
- Capacity-building activities, including staff and volunteer training or the development of operating policies and procedures.
- Initiatives to enhance community partnerships and networks in order to develop integrated services for vulnerable groups.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Single non-profit organizations addressing social issues
- Established community collaboratives composed of non-profit organizations
- First Nations and Métis Settlements (registered as non-profit organizations)
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities.
- For-profit organizations.
- Organizations not registered under specified Alberta or Canadian non-profit legislation.
- Organizations whose main purpose is sport or arts.
- Individuals.
Eligible expenses
- Wages and salaries for existing staff, including administrative, finance, program staff, and the Executive Director.
- Staff and volunteer training opportunities located in Alberta.
- Minor purchases of equipment essential to support core operations, programs, or services.
- Rent, utilities, and insurance.
- Advertising, marketing, and communication expenses.
- Travel within Alberta.
- Office and program supplies.
- Evaluation, data collection, auditing, and reporting costs.
- Other ongoing operating expenses identified by the applicant as integral to operations.
- Activities supporting organizational development, such as communications and marketing development, research, feasibility studies, fund development, operational enhancements, technology upgrades, and collaborative relationship building.
Eligible geographic areas
- Legally registered organizations operating in Alberta.
Additional information
- Grant recipients are encouraged to acknowledge the Government of Alberta in their communications or public materials.
- Organizations must keep records related to the grant for seven years from the date of file closure notification.
- Applicants must not have any overdue reporting obligations related to other Alberta government grants at the time of application.
- All decisions regarding grant applications are final and are not subject to appeal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Operating Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Operating Grant. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Operating Grant?
The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Operating Grant offers up to $75,000 in funding to eligible Alberta non-profit organizations addressing social issues. The grant supports operating costs and organizational development activities that enhance an organization’s capacity to deliver direct programs and services to vulnerable and disadvantaged populations.
How much funding can be received?
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Operating Grant Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was July 15, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Operating Grant program?
To be eligible for the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Operating Grant program, you must:
Registered and operating non-profit organization or established Community Collaborative in Alberta for at least one year.
Primary mission must address eligible social issues (e.g., food security, poverty, mental health, disability, etc.).
Must have one year of financial statements available and be in good standing under eligible provincial or federal Acts.
What expenses are eligible under Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Operating Grant?
Operation and delivery of direct programs and services that address social issues such as food security, poverty, homelessness, safety from violence, mental health, addictions, and support for vulnerable or disadvantaged populations.
Organizational development initiatives to strengthen skills, capacity, and long-term sustainability, such as communications strategy, research, or fund development.
Collaborative projects among non-profit organizations to collectively address broader social issues within the community.
Capacity-building activities, including staff and volunteer training or the development of operating policies and procedures.
Initiatives to enhance community partnerships and networks in order to develop integrated services for vulnerable groups.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Operating Grant?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at CommunityGrants@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-422-9598.
Where is the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Operating Grant available?
The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Operating Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
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