A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
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A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
This grant provides funding of ongoing core operations for non-profit organizations that address social issues.
The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Operating stream is reviewed, at a minimum, every 5 years to ensure the guidelines best support the needs of Alberta’s communities as well as align with best practices in grant administration. See the updated guidelines for changes which include outcomes specific to the CIP Operating stream, new intake dates, and updates to the program criteria.
The CIP Operating stream application process has changed. Applications are now only accepted through our secure online application portal called Front Office. See the updated application process below.
Annual application deadlines:
Notification:
Notification is sent by email to your organization.
The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Operating grant supports eligible non-profit organizations in their ability to operate and deliver services to the vulnerable and disadvantaged.
Important: Ensure you register for a Front Office account no later than 10 business days before an application intake deadline.
For help, read the Front Office User Guide (PDF, 838 KB), and watch the videos above.
Your documents should include:
If applying for Organizational Development Funding include:
Note:
Sample CIP operating applications:
All decisions on grant applications are final, and no appeals will be considered.
Specific terms and conditions of the grant are provided once approved.
If your application was submitted through Front Office (all application intakes deadlines beginning from January 15, 2023)
You must complete your financial accounting for the CIP Operating grant using the Front Office portal. See Section 9 of the guidelines for details.
For grant recipients that applied to any application intake before and including the September 15, 2022
You must complete your financial accounting for the CIP Operating grant. See pages 15 and 16 of the guidelines for details.
Connect with the Community Grants office:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-422-9598
Toll free: 1-800-642-3855
Email: [email protected] – Inquiries only
Email: [email protected] – Applications only
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