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Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP)
Supports Alberta non-profits in advancing sector-wide capacity building
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 15, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP) offers up to $150,000 in annual multi-year operational funding to support Alberta-based non-profit organizations focused on building the capacity of other non-profits and strengthening the sector as a whole. Eligible activities include human resources, training, sector services, office operations, marketing, communications, sector research, and advocacy.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : January 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Other Racialized Persons
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Programs to build the organizational capacity of non-profit organizations.
- Initiatives to strengthen Alberta’s non-profit and voluntary sector as a whole.
- Sector-wide projects that address leadership, adaptability, management, operations, or systems improvement.
- Community engagement and support services accessible to a broad range of non-profits.
- Implementation of strategies responding to sector-wide priorities such as recovery, digital transformation, workforce development, diversity, equity, inclusion, and data-driven evaluation.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta-based non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that provide direct services to individuals as their main activity.
- Companies that offer only a product-as-a-service, such as web-based platforms or crowdfunding services.
- Entities whose main role is to fund other non-profits.
- Organizations limited to supporting a specific non-profit sector (such as arts, sports, or social services) or demographic (such as youth or seniors).
- For-profit businesses and municipalities.
Eligible expenses
- Human resources expenses
- Training costs
- Sector services fees
- Office operations costs
- Advertising, public awareness, and marketing expenses
- Communications costs
- Travel and meeting expenses
- Small capital purchases (e.g., office equipment and furnishings)
- Community engagement expenses
- Workshops and conferences fees
- Sector research costs
- Evaluation expenses
- Advocacy costs
- Costs related to participation in the ECAP
- Other ongoing operating pressures identified by the applicant
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations based in Alberta.
Additional information
- The next intake for multi-year funding is planned for fall 2025, with updated guidelines and forms available at that time.
- Organizations that meet eligibility but are not successful in one intake are encouraged to reapply in future cycles.
- Grant recipients may be required to attend collaborative meetings based on the needs of the program and sector.
- Ongoing funding depends on meeting all reporting requirements and demonstrating progress toward identified objectives.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP). 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 Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP)?
The Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP) offers up to $150,000 in annual multi-year operational funding to support Alberta-based non-profit organizations focused on building the capacity of other non-profits and strengthening the sector as a whole. Eligible activities include human resources, training, sector services, office operations, marketing, communications, sector research, and advocacy.
How much funding can be received?
Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP) Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP) program?
To be eligible for the Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP) program, you must:
For-profit organizations are not eligible.
What expenses are eligible under Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP)?
Programs to build the organizational capacity of non-profit organizations.
Initiatives to strengthen Alberta’s non-profit and voluntary sector as a whole.
Sector-wide projects that address leadership, adaptability, management, operations, or systems improvement.
Community engagement and support services accessible to a broad range of non-profits.
Implementation of strategies responding to sector-wide priorities such as recovery, digital transformation, workforce development, diversity, equity, inclusion, and data-driven evaluation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP)?
You can contact Government of Alberta or by phone at 780-638-3500.
Where is the Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP) available?
The Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP) program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP) is a Grant and Funding