Grant to Strengthen Communities Initiative in Alberta (Canada)
GrantID: 74743
Grant Funding Amount Low: $250,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $250,000
Summary
This grant opportunity offers support to a variety of entities across selected regions, aiming to foster community engagement, elevate event delivery, and enhance public access to activities with provincial or broader regional impact. Eligible recipients may include registered nonprofit groups, recognized Indigenous organizations, and community-based entities that meet basic standing criteria. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible.
Funding may be used for a broad range of purposes aligned with organizational capacity and event goals, such as venue enhancements, marketing efforts, logistical support, promotional campaigns, and other activities that contribute to the successful hosting of quality events or initiatives. Applicants are typically required to provide matching contributions to demonstrate commitment and ensure shared investment in outcomes.
The program covers events or initiatives that have the potential to elevate the hosting region’s profile, stimulate local economic activity via tourism and participant engagement, showcase community infrastructure, and foster collaboration among stakeholders. While benefits may include funding to offset event costs, the primary intent is to enable organizations to deliver high-caliber, impactful programming with regional or national reach.
Organizations should be registered for at least a minimum tenure—commonly a couple of years—and should be in good financial and reporting standing. Funds are not intended for general operations, academic research, or internal staffing unrelated to event delivery. The focus remains on tangible community-facing activity with measurable public benefit.
Intent-to-use includes leveraging events as catalysts for community pride, economic stimulus, increased visibility, and institutional collaboration. By prioritizing accessible, well-organized initiatives, the grant seeks to empower community organizations to successfully deliver events that build capacity and reputation.
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