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Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based, January 15, 2023, Intake-Deadline Extended to January 30, 2023
The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based, January 15, 2023, intake-deadline has been extended to Monday, January 30, 2023 at 11:59 pm MT.
Email a completed application, with supporting documentation to: [email protected].
Important dates
The 2023 CIP application deadlines are:
- January 15, 2023 intake deadline extended to Monday, January 30, 2023 at 11:59 pm MT
- May 15, 2023
- September 15, 2023
Notices
Projects must be completed within 18 months from the date the cheque is received by the organization.
For more information, see Grant information sessions.
Processing time
Note: Processing time is taking longer than anticipated. Thank you for your patience.
Previous grant recipients
You can find previous grant recipients in the Previous Grant Recipients Database.
Overview
The Community Initiatives Program (CIP), Project-Based grant stream supports projects that enhance and enrich communities throughout Alberta by providing assistance to non-profit organizations for:
- new programs / enhancement to an existing program
- community events
- gender equity projects
- technology
- portable equipment
For more information, read the CIP Project-Based Guidelines.
Previous grant
The former Status of Women Community Grant Program has been consolidated under the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) – Project Based stream for community-based initiatives focused on addressing gender-based violence, women’s economic security and women in leadership.
Grant information sessions
Online Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based grant information sessions that cover program criteria, notification timelines, answers to frequently asked questions and tips on submitting your application will be taking place on the dates below.
The information sessions have limited availability; however, a recording of the presentation will be posted on this page for those who are unable to participate.
For any questions on the CIP Project-Based Grant, contact Community Grants.
General Program Information
This session will cover the basics of the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based, including program outcomes and criteria used to determine organization and project eligibility.
Application Session
This session will feature an in-depth conversation and walk-through of the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based application form.
Budget Session
This session will feature an in-depth conversation and walk-through of the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based budget template.
Funding
The maximum funding available is $75,000.
CIP Project-Based funding is approved on a matching basis. The applicant must contribute towards the expenses of the project an equal or greater amount than the CIP Project-Based grant request. The matching funding may be in the form of cash or donated labour, equipment or materials, all of which must be directly related to the project. For more details about matching funding, read the CIP Project-Based Guidelines.
Multiple applications
Applicants may only receive one non-capital and one capital grant per Alberta fiscal year, subject to the applicable guidelines and eligibility requirements:
- one non-capital grant through the CIP Project-Based funding stream or the CIP Operating funding stream
- one capital grant through either the CIP P-B funding stream or the Community Facility Enhancement Program
Organizations should apply under the specific program stream that’s best suited for their project.
Eligibility
Eligible organizations
A registered organization in Alberta (and in good standing) under one of these acts:
- Provincial Legislation
- Agriculture Societies Act
- Part 21 of the Business Corporations Act – Extra-Provincial Corporations
- Companies Act, Part 9 (Nonprofit Companies)
- Libraries Act
- School Act
- Societies Act
- Special Act of the Alberta Legislature
- Federal Legislation
- Special Act of the Parliament of Canada
- Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, and must be registered in Alberta under the Business Corporations Act
- Income Tax Act (of Canada and operating in the Province of Alberta (Charities)
- First Nations and Metis Settlements
- foundations established and regulated under the province’s Regional Health Authorities Act
- universities, colleges and institutes as defined under Alberta’s Post-secondary Learning Act
Organizations must have an Alberta-based address which must be regularly monitored by an active member of the organization.
Ineligible organizations
The following organizations are not eligible to apply for funding under the CIP Project-Based Grant:
- municipalities
- for-profit organizations
- any other organizations not registered under one of the above mentioned acts
- organizations that have overdue or incomplete accounting or reporting relating to any grant previously awarded by Alberta Culture
- individuals
How to apply
Continue to visit the various Community Grants Program funding streams webpages to get up-to-date information and any changes to the various grant programs.
Step 1. Read the grant guidelines
Step 2. Fill out the application package
Fill out the following documents:
- CIP Project-Based Application (DOCX, 293 KB)
- CIP Project-Based Budget Template (XLSX, 17 KB)
- Application for Direct Deposit (PDF, 1.1 MB) (attach a void cheque)
Include the necessary additional documents with your application submission (checklist on page 2 of the application).
Incomplete applications may be cancelled or processing may be delayed.
Keep a complete copy of your application, budget and mandatory documents as you may be contacted if further information or clarification is required.
Step 3. Submit the application package
Application packages can be emailed (preferred) or mailed to the Community Grants Program:
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Community Grants Unit
Suite 212, 17205 106A Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5S 1M7
After you apply
During the review process, organizations may be contacted for information by program staff.
Applicants will receive written notification of the decision regarding their application. The review and decision-making process takes approximately 6 months. The notification period is as follows:
- July (January 15 intake)
- November (May 15 intake)
- March (September 15 intake)
All decisions on grant applications are final, and no appeals will be considered.
Reporting requirements
Projects must be completed and accounted for within 18 months from the date the grant payment was received.
Financial reporting must be:
- completed using the Final CIP Accountability Report (FCAR) (DOCX, 149 KB)
- submitted to program staff within the periods specified in the guidelines, unless an extension of the reporting date has been approved
Additional accounting requirements are outlined in the CIP Project-Based Guidelines.
Contact Community Grants staff about reporting requirements or project completion issues.
Contact
Connect with the Community Grants office:
Phone: 780-422-9598
Toll free: 1-800-642-3855
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Community Grants Unit
Suite 212, 17205 106A Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1M7
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