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Community Support Fund
Supports Indigenous-led community initiatives
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Overview
The Community Support Fund provides up to $200,000 per year for Indigenous communities, organizations, and partnered municipal or non-Indigenous applicants to support Indigenous-led initiatives that improve social and economic outcomes for Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people. Eligible projects can address violence, increase safety, or strengthen economic security through awareness, community partnerships, and safety planning.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Projects or initiatives that reduce or prevent violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people, including raising awareness of violence, engaging Indigenous individuals and communities, supporting survivors, families and loved ones, improving healing and wellness, and researching and sharing wise practices
- Projects or initiatives that increase safety for Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people, including examining environmental factors that contribute to lack of safety, creating safety strategies through community partnerships, raising awareness of safety strategies, and creating individual and community safety plans
- Projects or initiatives that increase economic security for Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people, including building skills and/or leadership capacity, creating partnerships to address basic needs, and developing and implementing strategies and/or initiatives to strengthen economic independence
Documents Needed
- A letter on official letterhead signed by the Chief, Chairperson, President, Chief Executive Officer, or head of the organization confirming the individual’s signing authority
- A completed and signed application form
- A detailed budget
- Letters of partnership and support from an Indigenous community or organization, if required
Sources and recorded changes
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Community Support Fund intake closed
The Community Support Fund intake is now closed, and the next intake is deferred to Spring 2027, with a small reduction in application detail on the main page.
The Community Support Fund page now says the 2026-27 intake has closed and that the 2027-28 intake will open in Spring 2027. The previous dated application window on the page has been replaced by this future intake notice. The main page also no longer names a budget template link in the application checklist, which slightly reduces the level of process detail shown to applicants. A separate PDF form technical support page also updated its support email address to goa.forms@gov.ab.ca.
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations
- Metis Settlements and Metis Settlements General Council
- Métis Nation of Alberta
- Aseniwuche Winewak Nation
- Other incorporated Indigenous communities and organizations, and municipal governments and non-Indigenous organizations working in partnership with Indigenous organizations and communities where the initiative primarily benefits Indigenous people, especially Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Applicants with outstanding deliverables for Indigenous Relations grants, until the outstanding deliverables are submitted
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects or initiatives that do not meet the CSF’s purpose and objectives, primarily benefit non-Indigenous individuals, or are not Indigenous-led
- Costs incurred before the program funding was approved
- Payments for services that would normally be provided without charge, including services provided by other Alberta government ministries
- Existing staff salaries or wages
- Corporate or business projects intended to make a profit, capital expenditures, and out of province travel and expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- The project or initiative must identify and address the needs of Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people.
- The project or initiative is Indigenous-led and, where appropriate, distinctions-based.
- The project or initiative identifies actions and performance measures to demonstrate how CSF outcomes will be achieved.
- The application demonstrates organizational capacity, sustainability and community accountability.
How to apply
- Read the guidelines.
- Fill out and sign the application form.
- Submit your application package by email or mail.
Processing and Agreement
- Indigenous Relations will do a preliminary assessment to ensure the application is complete.
- If the application is incomplete, more information may be requested.
- A full assessment is completed to confirm eligibility and suitability for CSF funding.
- Written notice of the final decision is sent by email or mail.
- After approval, Indigenous Relations enters into a grant contribution agreement with the successful applicant, and final report and financial statement(s) are required; multi-year grants require interim report(s) before the next payment.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Support Fund Program
What is the Community Support Fund?
The Community Support Fund provides up to $200,000 per year for Indigenous communities, organizations, and partnered municipal or non-Indigenous applicants to support Indigenous-led initiatives that improve social and economic outcomes for Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people. Eligible projects can address violence, increase safety, or strengthen economic security through awareness, community partnerships, and safety planning.
How much funding can be received?
Community Support Fund Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Support Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Support Fund program, you must:
The project or initiative must be Indigenous-led.
Applicants must comply with previous Indigenous Relations funding terms and conditions.
Incorporated organizations or entities must be in good financial standing, and non-Indigenous entities or communities must meet the Indigenous-led partnership requirement.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Support Fund?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at communitysupportfund@gov.ab.ca.
Where is the Community Support Fund available?
The Community Support Fund program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Community Support Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Support Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Support Fund?
Community Support Fund is funded by Government of Alberta, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA), Alberta Ministry of Indigenous Relations