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Grants & Funding
Last Update: February 3, 2026
AB, Canada
Operational support for food banks
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
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
- Income Support and Maintenance
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Overview
This program provides financial support to Alberta member food banks, with the maximum funding amount not specified. Funding is intended to support day-to-day operations and resilience, including activities such as purchasing food and covering equipment maintenance and utilities.
Activities funded
- Operational initiatives that help food banks meet growing community needs
- Activities that strengthen long-term resilience and expand a food bank’s reach
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 35,000
Increase monthly hamper supply with bulk food purchases and cooler upkeep
$ 28,000
Reduce spoilage through equipment maintenance and gap-filling food purchases
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a member food bank.
Who is eligible?
- Food banks that are members of the program
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
- Food purchasing
- Equipment maintenance
- Utility expenses
- Day-to-day operational costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- The program is intended to help diversify and strengthen food bank funding sources to support long-term community resilience.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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