Services and information
This program provides funding to new community-based programs, initiatives, events and publications.
This grant provides funding of ongoing core operations for non-profit organizations that address social issues.
This program provides funding to sanctioned national and international cultural and sport events.
This program provides one-time funding to support overnight children and youth camps that have closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Overview
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:
- strengthen leadership and organizational capacity of community organizations
- support community-driven goals that have a public benefit
Funding streams
CIP has 3 distinct funding streams:
- Project-Based
- Operating
- Major Cultural and Sport Events
- CIP Accountability Report (FCAR) - Alberta Canada 150 Funding (DOC, 106 KB)
Funding streams at a glance
| 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 |
Multiple applications
Organizations can apply for one capital and one non-capital grant per government fiscal year (April 1-March 31).
- Non-capital grant requests can be accessed through any one of the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) grant streams (Project-Based, Operating, or Major Cultural and Sport Events).
- Capital grant requests can be accessed under CFEP and capital equipment grant requests can be accessed through CIP Project-Based.
Principles
CIP is guided by a set of principles that help guide decision-making and administration of the grant program. These principles are:
- community-driven public benefit
- transparency
- equity
- accountability
- flexibility
- simplicity
Contact
To connect with the Community Grants office:
Phone: 780-422-9598
Toll free: 1-800-642-3855
Email: LFP.application@gov.ab.ca
Address:
Community Initiatives Program
Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women
212, 17205 106A Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1M7