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Family and Community Support Services Program

Q: 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

Q: 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.

Q: Where is the Family and Community Support Services Program available?

The Family and Community Support Services Program program is available the province of Alberta.

Q: 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

Q: 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

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Alberta, Canada

Supports preventive community social service programs

Grant and Funding

Alberta Ministry of Community and Social Services

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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Supporting volunteer engagement

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

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

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 25,000

Implementation of digital tools for youth social skills development

Documents Needed

Letter requesting participation in the FCSS funding partnership
Copy of the local resolution to join the program

Eligibility

Applicant must be a municipality or a Metis Settlement.
Proposed programs and services must be preventative in nature.
Programs must support at least one of the listed social prevention outcomes.

Who is eligible?

Municipalities
Metis Settlements

Eligible geographic areas

Alberta

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare request letter
- Write a letter to Family and Community Services requesting participation in the FCSS funding partnership.
- Include a copy of the local resolution to join the program.
Step 2: Submit request
- Send the letter and local resolution by email, mail, or fax to Family and Community Services.

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.

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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?

Who is eligible for the Family and Community Support Services Program program?

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