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United Way Central Alberta - Project Grants
Funding for small community-impact projects
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program supports smaller one-time projects with funding of up to $7,500. It focuses on basic needs, mental health services, and positive future opportunities for youth, employment, and financial security.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 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
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- LGBTQ+ community
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Small one-time community projects that improve access to basic needs.
- Projects that increase access to suitable mental health services.
- Projects that create positive future opportunities.
- Initiatives that strengthen 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and young adults.
- Ideas that improve employment prospects or financial security.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Qualified donees
- Non-qualified donees
Eligible expenses
- Project costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Red Deer
- Drumheller
- Brazeau County
- Camrose County
- Clearwater County
- Flagstaff County
- Kneehill County
- Lacombe County
- Mountain View County
- Paintearth County
- Ponoka County
- Provost County
- Red Deer County
- Starland County
- Stettler County
- Special Area 4
- Wetaskiwin County
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants receive a written decision within 30 days of receipt.
- The decision is sent after the application and supporting documents are received.
Additional information
- The program supports smaller one-time projects.
- Applicants may be qualified or non-qualified donees.
- Applications are reviewed and a written decision is provided within 30 days of receipt of the application and supporting documents.
Frequently Asked Questions about the United Way Central Alberta - Project Grants Program
What is the United Way Central Alberta - Project Grants?
This program supports smaller one-time projects with funding of up to $7,500. It focuses on basic needs, mental health services, and positive future opportunities for youth, employment, and financial security.
How much funding can be received?
United Way Central Alberta - Project Grants Funds up to $7,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the United Way Central Alberta - Project Grants program?
To be eligible for the United Way Central Alberta - Project Grants program, you must:
Eligible organizations
Smaller one-time projects
Aligned with program priorities
What expenses are eligible under United Way Central Alberta - Project Grants?
Small one-time community projects that improve access to basic needs.
Projects that increase access to suitable mental health services.
Projects that create positive future opportunities.
Initiatives that strengthen 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and young adults.
Ideas that improve employment prospects or financial security.
Who can I contact for more information about the United Way Central Alberta - Project Grants?
You can contact United Way of Central Alberta Society (UWC).
Where is the United Way Central Alberta - Project Grants available?
The United Way Central Alberta - Project Grants program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the United Way Central Alberta - Project Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
United Way Central Alberta - Project Grants is a Grant and Funding