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Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) funding
Funding for preventive community support initiatives
Latest source updateLast Update: June 12, 2026Latest change: Changed: scope and target audience, funding terms, eligibility.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 12, 2026
Latest change: Changed: scope and target audience, funding terms, eligibility.
Grant changed: scope and target audience, funding terms
We detected changes to scope and target audience, funding terms, eligibility, timeline and deadlines, application process, contact or portal details.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Community Engagement Fund supports preventive social initiatives in Airdrie. It funds evidence-based programs and volunteer activities that help strengthen well-being for children, youth, families, and communities.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Preventive social programs and initiatives.
- Volunteer-based community activities.
- Programs, services, and community events that support local residents.
Documents Needed
- Letter of intent
- Proof of not-for-profit status
- Program proposal
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Established not-for-profit organizations
- Volunteer not-for-profit organizations
- Organizations serving Airdrie residents
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses
- Organizations providing recreation services only
- Organizations seeking support for direct aid such as money, food, clothing, or shelter
- Organizations requesting funding for services already provided by other government agencies
Eligible expenses
- Volunteer recruitment and training.
- Appreciation events or gifts for volunteers.
- Reimbursement of volunteer incidental expenses.
- Costs tied to program, community event, or organizational support activities.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Recreation or leisure-focused activities.
- Direct assistance such as money, food, clothing, or shelter.
- Primarily rehabilitative activities.
- Services ordinarily provided by a government or government agency.
- Land, buildings, vehicles, construction, or renovation.
- Organization costs not related to direct service delivery.
- Municipal property taxes and levies.
- Payments to board or committee members.
Eligible geographic areas
- Airdrie, Alberta
Selection criteria
- Prevention-focused approach.
- Evidence-based program design.
- Ability to support well-being in the local community.
- Preference for volunteer not-for-profit organizations.
- Services that build independence, coping skills, relationships, responsibility, or community participation.
How to apply
- Step 1: Attend an information session
- Attend one of the required information sessions before submitting a letter of intent.
- Sessions are held on March 26 or April 2.
- Step 2: Prepare the letter of intent
- Complete the letter of intent for the funding program.
- Step 3: Submit the letter of intent
- Submit the letter of intent by the stated deadline.
- Step 4: Await notification
- Successful letters of intent will be notified by May 2.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Community Safety and Social Services Standing Committee.
- Funding decisions are made after committee review.
- Successful applicants must follow an agreement and submit a final impact report.
Additional information
- The program is part of Airdrie FCSS.
- Successful letters of intent will be notified by May 2.
- An information session is required before submitting a letter of intent.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) funding Program
What is the Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) funding?
The Community Engagement Fund supports preventive social initiatives in Airdrie. It funds evidence-based programs and volunteer activities that help strengthen well-being for children, youth, families, and communities.
Who is eligible for the Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) funding program?
To be eligible for the Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) funding program, you must:
Established not-for-profit organizations
Evidence-based preventive initiatives
Projects serving Airdrie residents
What expenses are eligible under Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) funding?
Preventive social programs and initiatives.
Volunteer-based community activities.
Programs, services, and community events that support local residents.
Where is the Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) funding available?
The Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) funding program is available across Canada.
Is the Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) funding?
Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) funding is funded by City of Airdrie