Open
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $5,000 to help community groups hire a landscape architect for a professional concept drawing. It supports innovative park, pathway, natural area, and community space projects in Calgary.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Calgary
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of professional concept drawings for parks, pathways, natural areas, and community outdoor spaces
- Development of conceptual plans to support future approvals and fundraising
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Certificate of incorporation
- Recent annual return or proof of filing
- Organization bylaws and objectives
- List of board directors
- Quotes from three landscape architect firms
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Calgary-based organizations
- Clubs and leagues
- Educational institutions
- Non-profit organizations and societies
- Groups working on community outdoor spaces
Who is not eligible
- Playground design projects
Eligible expenses
- Fees to hire a landscape architect for a professional concept drawing
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Playground design projects
- Traditional playground or rink improvement designs that do not require a concept design
Eligible geographic areas
- Calgary, Alberta
Selection criteria
- Clear project vision and community need
- Complex and innovative design idea
- Flexible use of the space for different users
- Project location within Calgary municipal boundaries
- Projects with highly complex and innovative design ideas receive higher priority
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill out the grant application form with project and organization details.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting documents
- Compile the application and required documents into one PDF file.
- Step 3: Submit the application electronically
- Email the completed application to programs@parksfdn.com with the subject line “Stella Conceptual Drawing Grant – PROJECT NAME”.
- Step 4: Optional paper submission
- Mail a hard-copy application to Parks Foundation Calgary, 225-13th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1N8.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- Applications are evaluated by Parks Foundation staff and approved by the Board of Governors.
- Projects with highly complex and innovative design ideas receive higher priority.
- Approved projects must be used within one year of approval.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- The program can award up to 10 grants per year.
- Approved projects must use the grant within one year of approval.
- Invoices are paid directly to the landscape architect by Parks Foundation Calgary.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Stella Conceptual Drawing Grants Program
What is the Stella Conceptual Drawing Grants?
This program provides up to $5,000 to help community groups hire a landscape architect for a professional concept drawing. It supports innovative park, pathway, natural area, and community space projects in Calgary.
How much funding can be received?
Stella Conceptual Drawing Grants Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Stella Conceptual Drawing Grants program?
To be eligible for the Stella Conceptual Drawing Grants program, you must:
Calgary-based project
Clear community need
Innovative concept design
What expenses are eligible under Stella Conceptual Drawing Grants?
Creation of professional concept drawings for parks, pathways, natural areas, and community outdoor spaces
Development of conceptual plans to support future approvals and fundraising
Who can I contact for more information about the Stella Conceptual Drawing Grants?
You can contact Parks Foundation Calgary (PFC) by email at programs@parksfdn.com.
Where is the Stella Conceptual Drawing Grants available?
The Stella Conceptual Drawing Grants program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Stella Conceptual Drawing Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Stella Conceptual Drawing Grants is a Grant and Funding