This program provides up to $10,000 per Spring or Fall cycle and offers Flagship Funding of $60,000 over three years ($20,000/year). It supports registered charities delivering housing initiatives and community projects that improve accessibility, inclusion, and equitable access to essential supports.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

Renovate your business/factory

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 20,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : March 13, 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

Economic, Social and Community Development
Housing

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Providing safe and accessible shelter (e.g., homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters)
Delivering accommodated recovery programs
Improving accessibility in housing units or shelter facilities
Developing or maintaining affordable housing (e.g., construction or repairs)
Community initiatives that reduce inaccessibility and promote equitable opportunities (including food security)

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 19,500

Accessibility and safety retrofits for an emergency domestic violence shelter

$ 19,850

Inclusive community kitchen upgrades to expand food security programming

Documents Needed

Canada Revenue Agency charitable registration number

Eligibility

The applicant must have a Canada Revenue Agency charitable registration number.
The proposed project must fit within one of the funding pillars (Housing or Community Grants).

Who is eligible?

Registered charities

Who is not eligible

Nonprofits in the process of applying for charitable status
Organizations using the charitable number of a different organization

Eligible expenses

Construction, operating costs, or repairs for affordable housing units
Accessibility improvements to housing units or shelter facilities

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Applications from nonprofits without a Canada Revenue Agency charitable registration number
Applications from nonprofits still applying for charitable status
Applications submitted using another organization’s charitable number

Eligible geographic areas

Greater Edmonton Area

Additional information

Spring applications typically open February 2 to March 16, with funds issued in May.
Fall applications typically open September 3 to October 17, with funds issued in December.
The RFP for Flagship Funding is typically open January 5 to February 27, with funds issued in April.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the REALTORS® Community Foundation Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the REALTORS® Community Foundation. 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.