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Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) funding
Funding for preventive community support initiatives
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now 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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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