Grant for Community Projects Led by Landscape Architects in Alberta (Canada)
GrantID: 74266
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $5,000
Summary
A regional grant is available that offers up to $5,000 in funding for creative design work intended to reimagine public greenspaces. This opportunity is open to nonprofit groups, community organizations, or educational institutions, and is specifically tailored for projects located within a defined urban municipality.
The primary purpose of the grant is to support the development of a professional-level landscape or site concept drawing, typically prepared by a landscape architect or similar design professional. This conceptual plan is meant to serve as a visual and technical guide that communities can use to engage donors, elected officials, city planners, and local stakeholders during the initial phases of project development. It often includes a preliminary cost estimate to help establish project feasibility and supporter confidence.
Priority is given to proposals that present an innovative vision and address clear community needs, enhancing public access and enjoyment of parks, trails, or natural areas. The grant explicitly excludes more standard or routine projects (for example, basic playground updates or rink refreshes). Instead, it favors forward-thinking designs that deliver flexible, inclusive environments appealing to a variety of users.
Each year, around 10 grants are awarded on a continuous application basis. Eligible applicants must be formally organized (i.e., nonprofit or school-based) and operate within the municipal limits of the host city. The funds are intended solely for concept-level work, not implementation—so they cannot be used for construction, branding, or detailed engineering.
Overall, this grant aims to seed innovative green-space visions, equipping community-led teams with high‑quality designs they can carry forward into fundraising, detailed planning, and eventual development.
If you are located in Alberta and working in the area of Community Development & Services, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.
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