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Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Project-Based Grants
Funding for Alberta community projects
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Archived
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $75,000 to support community projects in Alberta. It funds new programs, program enhancements, community events, gender equity projects, 2SLGBTQQIA+ initiatives, technology, and portable equipment.
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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
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New community programs
- Enhancement of existing programs
- Community events
- Gender equity projects
- 2SLGBTQQIA+ events and new programs
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Project budget
- Supporting and mandatory documents from the application checklist
- Letters of support or official statements, if applicable
- Electronic payment information
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta-based non-profit organizations
- First Nations and Métis Settlements in Alberta
- Foundations regulated under Alberta health legislation
- Universities, colleges, and institutes in Alberta
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations with overdue or incomplete reporting on previous Arts, Culture and Status of Women grants
Eligible expenses
- Program materials and resources
- Venue and equipment rentals
- Communications and marketing
- Audio/visual equipment, software, and licensing fees
- Portable equipment and furnishings directly related to the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Application preparation time and fundraising costs
- Administrative fees, debt reduction, and financing charges
- Facility upgrades, renovations, and construction
- Retroactive expenses incurred before application submission
- Operational and existing staffing costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against program criteria and supporting documents.
- Applicants may be contacted for clarification or additional information.
- Decisions are sent in writing by email.
- Successful applicants must follow the grant agreement and funding conditions.
- Final reporting is required after funding is received.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed in three annual intakes.
- Applicants receive written email notification of the decision.
- Successful recipients must acknowledge Government of Alberta funding.
- Records related to the project must be kept for seven years.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Project-Based Grants Program
What is the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Project-Based Grants?
This program provides up to $75,000 to support community projects in Alberta. It funds new programs, program enhancements, community events, gender equity projects, 2SLGBTQQIA+ initiatives, technology, and portable equipment.
How much funding can be received?
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Project-Based Grants Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Project-Based Grants program?
To be eligible for the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Project-Based Grants program, you must:
Alberta non-profit organization
At least one year of operation
Matching funds required
What expenses are eligible under Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Project-Based Grants?
New community programs
Enhancement of existing programs
Community events
Gender equity projects
2SLGBTQQIA+ events and new programs
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Project-Based Grants?
You can contact Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW) by email at CommunityGrants@gov.ab.ca.
Where is the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Project-Based Grants available?
The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Project-Based Grants program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Project-Based Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Project-Based Grants is a Grant and Funding