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Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant
Funding for social inclusion projects in Cold Lake
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
Overview
Provides up to $100,000 in annual funding for social inclusion initiatives in Cold Lake. Supports projects that help vulnerable people through prevention, intervention, and community partnerships.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Cold Lake
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation or expansion of social infrastructure for vulnerable people
- Programs addressing poverty, homelessness, food insecurity, addiction, mental health, and family violence
- Collaborative social and civic service initiatives
- Supportive outreach and transportation for marginalized individuals
- Services linked to shelter access, independent living, detoxification, treatment, aftercare, and social inclusion
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Three community letters of support
- Proof of land ownership, long-term lease, or permission to use the property
- Last audited financial statements
- Project budget
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit agencies
- Organizations operating within the City of Cold Lake
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside the City of Cold Lake
- Groups proposing projects that are mainly recreational or leisure-based
- Projects that duplicate an existing community service
Eligible expenses
- No eligible expenses were clearly identified in the source documents.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchase of land or buildings
- Construction or renovation of buildings, unless directly tied to the funded service delivery
- Purchase or lease of motor vehicles not used for direct service delivery
- Operational costs such as salaries, rent, travel, telephone, equipment, and utilities
- Projects that duplicate existing community services or are primarily recreational
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Cold Lake, Alberta
Selection criteria
- Project strategy to mitigate underlying social issues
- Collaboration with social, civic, and stakeholder partners
- Ability to address barriers to successful delivery
- Review of project fit and qualifying submissions by the grant board
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Gather the required support documents and project budget.
- Step 2: Submit by the deadline
- Return the full application package to Cold Lake and District FCSS by October 1.
- Submit it to the attention of the FCSS Manager.
- Step 3: Present the proposal
- The applicant’s delegate presents during the November FCSS Advisory Committee meeting.
- Step 4: Receive the decision
- Applicants are notified after review, usually within about four weeks.
- If approved, submit the completed funding agreement before funds are released.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed once a year after the October 1 deadline.
- Applicants are notified of the status within about four weeks.
- Approved applicants must submit a completed funding agreement before funds are released.
- Applications may be declined at the discretion of the City of Cold Lake and Cold Lake and District FCSS.
Additional information
- For questions or additional information on any of the City's Grant programs, contact the intermediate secretary of Community Services by emailing tdimion@coldlake.com or call City Hall at 780-594-4494.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant Program
What is the Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant?
Provides up to $100,000 in annual funding for social inclusion initiatives in Cold Lake. Supports projects that help vulnerable people through prevention, intervention, and community partnerships.
How much funding can be received?
Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant program?
To be eligible for the Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant program, you must:
Non-profit organization
Operates in Cold Lake
Community partnership required
What expenses are eligible under Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant?
Creation or expansion of social infrastructure for vulnerable people
Programs addressing poverty, homelessness, food insecurity, addiction, mental health, and family violence
Collaborative social and civic service initiatives
Supportive outreach and transportation for marginalized individuals
Services linked to shelter access, independent living, detoxification, treatment, aftercare, and social inclusion
Who can I contact for more information about the Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant?
You can contact City of Cold Lake by email at fcss@coldlake.com or by phone at 780-594-4495.
Where is the Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant available?
The Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant is a Grant and Funding