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FCSS Grant Program
Preventive social service funding for local organizations
Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Deadline
November 30, 2021
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Funding is available through an 80/20 partnership with the Government of Alberta for preventive social service programming. Eligible activities include community support, volunteerism, public information, child and family development, family strengthening, and seniors' well-being.
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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
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
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
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community programs that identify social needs and develop responses.
- Volunteer support and community service promotion.
- Public information about available services.
- Programs supporting children, families, and seniors.
Documents Needed
- Completed FCSS application form.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations within Saddle Hills County
Who is not eligible
- Programs focused only on leisure or recreation.
- Programs providing basic living supports.
- Programs focused only on rehabilitation.
- Programs that duplicate government or agency services.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Programs focused only on leisure or recreation.
- Programs that provide basic living supports such as money, food, clothing, or shelter.
- Programs focused only on rehabilitation.
- Programs that duplicate government or government agency services.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saddle Hills County, Alberta
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm local eligibility
- Check that your organization is within Saddle Hills County.
- Review the FCSS provincial requirements for your program.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the appropriate application form.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Drop off the application at the Saddle Hills County Administrative Office.
- Or email the application to fcss@saddlehills.ab.ca.
- Submit before November 30.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against provincial FCSS requirements.
- Approved programs must sign a funding agreement.
- Programs are measured using outcomes from the current FCSS Provincial Guidelines.
Additional information
- Programs must be measured against current FCSS Provincial Guidelines.
- A funding agreement is required before funding is provided.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the FCSS Grant Program Program
What is the FCSS Grant Program?
Funding is available through an 80/20 partnership with the Government of Alberta for preventive social service programming. Eligible activities include community support, volunteerism, public information, child and family development, family strengthening, and seniors' well-being.
How much funding can be received?
FCSS Grant Program Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the FCSS Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the FCSS Grant Program program, you must:
Organization in Saddle Hills County
Program meets FCSS requirements
Preventive social service focus
What expenses are eligible under FCSS Grant Program?
Community programs that identify social needs and develop responses.
Volunteer support and community service promotion.
Public information about available services.
Programs supporting children, families, and seniors.
Who can I contact for more information about the FCSS Grant Program?
You can contact Saddle Hills County by email at fcssadmin@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-415-8150.
Where is the FCSS Grant Program available?
The FCSS Grant Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the FCSS Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
FCSS Grant Program is a Grant and Funding