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Grassroots - Neighbour Grants
Local belonging projects in Calgary-area communities
Latest source updateLast Update: August 10, 2026Latest change: The Calgary Foundation Grants Team online meetings page now shows August 12 instead of July 16, with a revised set of available time slots.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 10, 2026
Latest change: The Calgary Foundation Grants Team online meetings page now shows August 12 instead of July 16, with a revised set of available time slots.
Grants Team Meeting Schedule Updated
The Calgary Foundation Grants Team Online Meetings booking page now shows August 12 instead of July 16, changing the available meeting window for Virtual Grassroots Grants: Neighbour or Stepping Stones. The visible appointment options were also revised: 4:30 PM, 6:45 PM, 7:15 PM, 7:45 PM, and 9:15 PM are now shown, while 8:45 PM, 9:45 PM, and 10:15 PM were removed.
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Calgary, Canmore, Alberta, Canada
Overview
Neighbour Grants offers up to $10,000 to registered charities in Calgary, Banff National Park, Canmore, Rocky View County, and the Municipal Districts of Big Horn, Foothills, Kananaskis and Wheatland, and surrounding First Nations of Treaty 7 territory. It supports belonging-building projects led by people in their neighbourhoods and communities, including creative initiatives, cultural celebrations, and learning opportunities.
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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
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Calgary, Canmore
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Belonging-building projects led by people in their neighbourhoods and communities.
- Projects designed and delivered by people in the communities they’re part of, in collaboration with local charities and nonprofits.
- Creative initiatives, cultural celebrations, and learning opportunities.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities.
Who is not eligible
- Groups outside the eligible granting region.
- Groups outside Canada.
Eligible expenses
- Project expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Calgary, Banff National Park, and Canmore.
- Rocky View County.
- Municipal Districts of Big Horn, Foothills, Kananaskis and Wheatland, including towns and hamlets.
- Surrounding First Nations of Treaty 7 territory.
How to apply
- Set up a time to discuss your idea with Julie.
- Once you’ve determined your project is eligible by talking to us, use our online application portal to apply.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed about ten times a year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grassroots - Neighbour Grants Program
What is the Grassroots - Neighbour Grants?
Neighbour Grants offers up to $10,000 to registered charities in Calgary, Banff National Park, Canmore, Rocky View County, and the Municipal Districts of Big Horn, Foothills, Kananaskis and Wheatland, and surrounding First Nations of Treaty 7 territory. It supports belonging-building projects led by people in their neighbourhoods and communities, including creative initiatives, cultural celebrations, and learning opportunities.
How much funding can be received?
Grassroots - Neighbour Grants Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Grassroots - Neighbour Grants program?
To be eligible for the Grassroots - Neighbour Grants program, you must:
Registered charities must use a community development approach.
Registered charities must have meaningful project leadership roles for grassroots people from the project community.
The applicant must be located in Calgary, Banff National Park, Canmore, Rocky View County, the Municipal Districts of Big Horn, Foothills, Kananaskis and Wheatland, and the surrounding First Nations of Treaty 7 territory.
What expenses are eligible under Grassroots - Neighbour Grants?
Belonging-building projects led by people in their neighbourhoods and communities.
Projects designed and delivered by people in the communities they’re part of, in collaboration with local charities and nonprofits.
Creative initiatives, cultural celebrations, and learning opportunities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Grassroots - Neighbour Grants?
You can contact The Calgary Foundation (CF) by email at grants@calgaryfoundation.org.
Where is the Grassroots - Neighbour Grants available?
The Grassroots - Neighbour Grants program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Grassroots - Neighbour Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Grassroots - Neighbour Grants is a Grant and Funding