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The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) provides funding to support initiatives that enhance and enrich communities throughout Alberta.
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The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) provides funding for organizations that create opportunities for Albertans to engage with and help develop their communities.
CIP outcomes are to:
CIP has 3 distinct funding streams:
Project-Based | Operating | Major Cultural and Sport Events | |
---|---|---|---|
Web page | Project-Based | Operating | Major Cultural and Sport Events |
Funding | Up to $75,000 | Up to $75,000 | Up to $250,000 |
Application deadlines | January 15 May 15 September 15 |
January 15 May 15 September 15 |
April 1 October 1 |
Project completion timeframe | 18 months from date of cheque | 30 months from date of receipt of payment | 18 months from the start of the term of the grant agreement |
Stream priorities | Local community projects | Ongoing programs and services | Sanctioned national and international events |
Organizations can apply for one capital and one non-capital grant per government fiscal year (April 1 to March 31).
CIP is guided by a set of principles that help guide decision-making and administration of the grant program. These principles are:
Connect with the Community Grants office:
Phone: 780-422-9598
Toll free: 1-800-642-3855
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Community Initiatives Program
Alberta Culture and Status of Women
212, 17205 106A Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1M7
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