Grant to Support Nonprofits Strengthening their Communities in Alberta (Canada)
GrantID: 73895
Grant Funding Amount Low: $800
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $80,000
Summary
This grant supports nonprofit organizations operating within a specific Canadian province and surrounding counties. It is designed to strengthen core operations, enhance programming, and build organizational capacity to address community‑identified social needs. Eligible applicants are registered charities or qualified donees, including collaborative groups led by or serving equity‑deserving populations. The grant supports a range of service areas, such as social services, food security, mental health, homelessness, disability supports, environmental stewardship, and culturally relevant programming.
Applicants may request up to $80,000 per cycle. Organizations that have not received similar funding within a defined period may qualify for a reduced cap (e.g., $50,000). Project budgets blend operational support with administrative enhancements, and funds are typically allocated over multiple years. The core funding requires matching contributions from non‑government sources, whereas a portion may be used for organizational development without a match requirement. Grants are disbursed annually following a multi‑stage competitive review during spring and summer, with funds issued mid‑year.
A secondary rapid‑response stream supports smaller, time‑sensitive needs. Organizations can apply for amounts up to approximately $20,000 for unexpected expenses related to program delivery, staffing, emergency repairs, or technology upgrades. These are available in rolling intake periods during certain months of the year until the budget is expended.
Evaluation criteria include alignment with program goals, demonstrated community impact and need, capacity for effective implementation, governance, fiscal stability, and potential for sustainability. Grant recipients must submit outcome and financial reports within a specified timeframe after funds are issued. Organizations are limited to one major grant per cycle and may only reapply after a defined interval, ensuring fair distribution.
This funding aims to enable organizations to maintain essential services, innovate programming, strengthen infrastructure, and respond to urgent community needs in a coordinated and equitable manner.
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