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Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) funding
Support for youth preventive initiatives in Airdrie
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
$ 25,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Airdrie, Canada
Overview
The Youth Engagement Grant supports established not-for-profit organizations in Airdrie that deliver evidence-based preventive social service programs and initiatives for young people aged 12-24. It funds volunteer activities, including delivery of programs and services, community events, and support of organization operations.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Airdrie
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
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Delivery of programs and services
- Community events
- Support of organization operations
Documents Needed
- Letter of intent
- Proof of not-for-profit status
- Program proposal
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Established not-for-profit organizations
- Registered not-for-profit organizations in good standing
- Non-profit organizations supporting young people aged 12-24 in Airdrie
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
- Delivery of programs and services, including volunteer recruitment and training, appreciation events or gifts, and reimbursement of volunteer incidental expenses
- Community events, including volunteer recruitment and training, appreciation events or gifts, and reimbursement of volunteer incidental expenses
- Support of organization operations, including volunteer staff and board recruitment and training, and appreciation events or gifts
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities primarily for recreation or leisure time pursuits
- Direct assistance, including money, food, clothing or shelter, to sustain an individual or family
- Activities primarily rehabilitative in nature
- Services ordinarily provided by a government or government agency
- Purchase of land or buildings; construction or renovation of a building; purchase of motor vehicles; costs required to sustain an organization that do not relate to direct service delivery under the program; municipal property taxes and levies; payments to a member of a board or committee
Eligible geographic areas
- Airdrie
Selection criteria
- Services of a preventive nature
- Help youth develop independence, strengthen coping skills, and become more resistant to crisis
- Help youth develop interpersonal and group skills that enhance constructive relationships
- Help youth assume responsibility for decisions and actions that affect them
- Provide support that helps sustain youth as active participants in the community
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
- All eligible applications will be presented to the Community Safety and Social Services (CSSS) Standing Committee in March for funding decisions.
- Spend allocated funds within agreed upon timeline and return unspent funds.
- Acknowledge funder logo in materials whenever possible, such as on event signage, promotional materials, and digital platforms.
- Complete the final report prior to Jan. 28, 2027 by 4 p.m. MST.
- As part of the Youth Engagement Grant agreement, recipients must submit a final impact report, and this will include a financial report.
Additional information
- For the purposes of this grant, a volunteer is defined as anyone who is not paid for their time and is not considered a participant in the program, service, or event.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) funding Program
What is the Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) funding?
The Youth Engagement Grant supports established not-for-profit organizations in Airdrie that deliver evidence-based preventive social service programs and initiatives for young people aged 12-24. It funds volunteer activities, including delivery of programs and services, community events, and support of organization operations.
How much funding can be received?
Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) funding Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
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:
Be a registered not-for-profit organization in good standing
Provide evidence-based programming that aligns with preventive strategies
Operate within the municipality or serve Airdrie residents
What expenses are eligible under Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) funding?
Delivery of programs and services
Community events
Support of organization operations
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