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Grassroots - Neighbour Grants
Local belonging projects in Calgary-area communities
Latest source updateLast Update: September 19, 2026Latest change: The October Neighbour Grants deadline moved from October 13 to October 6, and the new guidelines add updated eligibility, application, and contact details.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 19, 2026
Latest change: The October Neighbour Grants deadline moved from October 13 to October 6, and the new guidelines add updated eligibility, application, and contact details.
Neighbour Grants deadline and guidelines updated
The Neighbour Grants deadline for the October intake moved from October 13 to October 6, with results still scheduled for early November. The November 2025 guidelines also newly set out eligible uses and exclusions, including a one-active-grant limit, a request to apply no more than once a year, and an expectation of at least 8 weeks between the deadline and project start. The application instructions now say to contact staff before applying, consult staff first for partnership projects using the portal, and request draft review early when possible. The guidelines also publish Julie Black’s contact details as Ngp@calgaryfoundation.org and 403.802.7720.
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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.
- Other qualified donees.
Who is not eligible
- Groups outside the eligible granting region.
- Groups outside Canada.
Eligible expenses
- Event space rental.
- Refreshments.
- Supplies people will use to build something for the community.
- Hiring an artist to help community members participate and create something great.
- Honoraria to Indigenous Elders who teach and guide a project in a good way.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Debt retirement.
- Expenses that have already been spent.
- Facility improvements.
- Projects that are primarily fundraisers.
- Ongoing operating expenses and projects with costly ticket prices.
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
- Contact us to discuss your initiative, eligibility, and upcoming deadlines before working on an application.
- Find the Neighbour Grants application on the online grant portal on Calgary Foundation’s website.
- If you’re applying in partnership, consult with us first on how partnership projects use the portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed ten times a year.
- Invite us to key project events.
- Acknowledge the support of Calgary Foundation in project materials.
- Consult us first if you think of changing the project or how you spend the grant.
- Tell us your project story by filling out our final report form when your project is done.
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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 or by phone at 403.802.7720.
Where is the Grassroots - Neighbour Grants available?
The Grassroots - Neighbour Grants program is available the province of Alberta.