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Family and Community Support Services Program
Supports preventive community social service programs
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Provides funding partnerships for preventive social service programs, with the maximum funding amount not available. Supported activities include initiatives that build independence and coping skills, raise awareness of social needs, strengthen healthy relationships, promote responsibility for decisions, and help people participate in the community.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Preventive programs that help people develop independence, strengthen coping skills, and become more resistant to crisis
- Initiatives that build awareness of social needs
- Programs that support people in developing skills for healthy relationships
- Activities that help individuals and communities assume responsibility for decisions and actions that affect them
- Supports that help people participate in the community
Documents Needed
- Letter requesting participation in the FCSS funding partnership
- Copy of the local resolution to join the program
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- Metis Settlements
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Additional information
- New funding requests are accepted year-round.
- Applicants are encouraged to review the municipalities timeline and the Metis Settlements timeline on the funder website.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Family and Community Support Services Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Family and Community Support Services 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 Program?
Provides funding partnerships for preventive social service programs, with the maximum funding amount not available. Supported activities include initiatives that build independence and coping skills, raise awareness of social needs, strengthen healthy relationships, promote responsibility for decisions, and help people participate in the community.
Who is eligible for the Family and Community Support Services Program program?
To be eligible for the Family and Community Support Services Program program, you must:
Municipality or Metis Settlement
Preventative social service program
Aligns with FCSS prevention outcomes
What expenses are eligible under Family and Community Support Services Program?
Preventive programs that help people develop independence, strengthen coping skills, and become more resistant to crisis
Initiatives that build awareness of social needs
Programs that support people in developing skills for healthy relationships
Activities that help individuals and communities assume responsibility for decisions and actions that affect them
Supports that help people participate in the community
Who can I contact for more information about the Family and Community Support Services Program?
You can contact Alberta Ministry of Community and Social Services.
Where is the Family and Community Support Services Program available?
The Family and Community Support Services Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Family and Community Support Services Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Family and Community Support Services Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Family and Community Support Services Program?
Family and Community Support Services Program is funded by Alberta Ministry of Community and Social Services
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