Grant to Support Initiatives That Enhance Quality of Life in Alberta (Canada)
GrantID: 74314
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
Grant funding supports organizations/groups engaging in public-benefit work in rural, remote, and urban areas. Funds are intended to be used for activities such as improving community facilities, offering social and recreational programming, enhancing accessibility, piloting new local services, or launching wellness initiatives for under-served populations. Some streams focus on enhancing cultural, historical, or artistic experiences, while others support capital improvements like renovations or new builds of shared public spaces, transportation supports, or mental-health-related services.
Eligibility varies by stream, but generally includes registered charitable or nonprofit groups, including Indigenous organizations and post‑secondary institutions in specific research-focused streams. A few categories also welcome for-profit small enterprises or individual researchers depending on the project goals. Business-focused streams are often targeted to Alberta-based entities, aligning with provincial economic or health innovation priorities. The grant is structured to bolster collaboration, equity, and community engagement, encouraging partnerships across sectors and prioritizing projects that benefit vulnerable or priority populations.
Each cycle has set proposal windows—some annual, others rolling—depending on the funding stream. Smaller community or micro‑grant programs typically operate with no fixed deadlines, while larger facility or innovation streams require applications during specified intake periods each year. Funding is usually disbursed once annually or semi‑annually.
Recipients benefit not only from the financial award but also from enhanced capacity, community visibility, access to local networks, and support for evidence-based project development. Funding helps bridge gaps in local services, boost organizational stability, and bring meaningful improvements to individuals and communities.
This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in Alberta that are actively involved in Other. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.
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