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Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program
Supports Alberta communities through preventative social service initiatives
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Archived
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program is an 80/20 funding partnership with the Government of Alberta providing up to 80% of eligible costs to support preventative social programs that enhance the well-being of Albertans, families, and communities. Eligible activities include promoting volunteerism, supporting child and family development, fostering community resilience, and enhancing seniors' quality of life; the maximum funding is determined annually and based on municipal or Metis Settlement agreements.
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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
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- 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
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Initiatives that provide information and facilitate access to social supports within the community.
- Programs promoting, encouraging, and supporting volunteer work.
- Mentoring and skill-building projects aimed at increasing individual and family resiliency.
- Activities supporting the social development of children and their families.
- Programs helping seniors stay engaged and connected within their communities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities in Alberta
- Metis Settlements in Alberta
- Community agencies (through grants provided by participating municipalities or Metis Settlements)
Who is not eligible
- Companies offering only services related to individual leisure or entertainment needs.
- Organizations whose main activity is to provide basic assistance such as money, food, clothing, or housing.
- Companies exclusively offering rehabilitation services.
- Businesses whose services would duplicate those already provided by a government agency.
Eligible expenses
- Costs associated with delivering preventative social programs and services in the community.
- Expenses for public information and access to available social supports.
- Outlays for promoting and supporting volunteer work within the community.
- Resources for programs helping individuals and families develop skills for resiliency and healthy relationships.
- Costs related to supporting the social development of children and their families.
- Expenses for initiatives that help seniors stay connected to their communities or receive home supports.
Eligible geographic areas
- Municipalities and Metis Settlements in Alberta
Additional information
- Participating municipalities and Metis Settlements are required to implement performance measures and report on program outcomes.
- Performance measurement resources and publications are available to guide reporting and evaluation.
- FCSS programs operate under an accountability framework that emphasizes continual learning and improvement.
- Annual program and financial reporting must be completed and submitted online according to designated timelines.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program. 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 Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program?
The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program is an 80/20 funding partnership with the Government of Alberta providing up to 80% of eligible costs to support preventative social programs that enhance the well-being of Albertans, families, and communities. Eligible activities include promoting volunteerism, supporting child and family development, fostering community resilience, and enhancing seniors' quality of life; the maximum funding is determined annually and based on municipal or Metis Settlement agreements.
How much funding can be received?
Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program program?
To be eligible for the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program program, you must:
Must be a municipality or Metis Settlement in Alberta
Must enter a funding partnership with the Government of Alberta
Must allocate funding to eligible preventative social programs or provide FCSS grants to community agencies
What expenses are eligible under Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program?
Initiatives that provide information and facilitate access to social supports within the community.
Programs promoting, encouraging, and supporting volunteer work.
Mentoring and skill-building projects aimed at increasing individual and family resiliency.
Activities supporting the social development of children and their families.
Programs helping seniors stay engaged and connected within their communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program?
You can contact Government of Alberta or by phone at 780-415-8150.
Where is the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program available?
The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program is a Grant and Funding
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