Community Support Fund

Important dates

Information sessions

We will be hosting information sessions throughout May 2025. In the sessions, we will provide an overview of the Community Support Fund program, walk through the application process and answer questions applicants may have. If you are interested in attending the upcoming sessions, email us at: communitysupportfund@gov.ab.ca.

Overview

The purpose of the Community Support Fund (CSF) is to improve social and economic outcomes of Indigenous women, girls and 2-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual plus (2S+) people by supporting community-based initiatives that address violence and increase safety and economic security of Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people.

Funding

Successful applicants can receive a maximum of $200,000 to support projects or initiatives. Multi-year projects or initiatives will also be considered.

Funding for successful projects or initiatives is determined by demonstrating that the project or initiative:

• will address violence, increase safety or economic security of women, girls and 2S+ people
• is Indigenous-led
• identifies actions and performance measures to show that needs are met

Non-Indigenous entities or communities will be required to demonstrate the initiative is Indigenous-led by declaring the initiative is administered by an Indigenous individual and providing 2 letters of partnership or support from Indigenous communities or organizations.

Applicants must also demonstrate:

• organizational capacity to undertake the project or initiative
• the sustainability of the project or initiative
• how the results of the project or initiative will be shared with Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people

Some applications may not receive the full funding requested, because funding is dependent on the:

• overall program budget
• number of applications received by the department

Applicants who have outstanding deliverables for Indigenous Relations grants are ineligible for further funding until the outstanding deliverables are submitted.

How to apply

Step 1. Read the guidelines

• Download the Community Support Fund Guidelines.

Step 2. Fill out and sign the application form

• Community Support Fund Application form

Applications must be completed in the prescribed form and include:

• a date and signature
• a description of proposed activities
• expected outcomes and performance measures
• a detailed timeline of the project activities
• a detailed budget (budget template example)
  • You may provide your own budget or use this budget template.
• letters of partnership and support from an Indigenous community or organization (if required)

The organization must designate one member who is the primary contact for all requirements of the grant.

Step 3. Submit your application package

Submit your application package by email or mail.

Email: communitysupportfund@gov.ab.ca

Mail:
Community Support Fund
Indigenous Women’s Initiatives
Indigenous Relations
10th Floor, Forestry Building
9920 108 Street
Edmonton, Alberta  T5K 2M4

After you apply

Once an application is received, Indigenous Relations will:

• do a preliminary assessment to ensure the application is complete
• ask for more information if the application is incomplete
• do a full assessment of the application to confirm eligibility and suitability for CSF funding
• send written notice of a final decision regarding the application via email or mail

Reporting and deliverables

Once an application is approved, Indigenous Relations will enter into a grant contribution agreement with the successful applicant.

The successful applicant must report on the activities and outcomes of the initiative as detailed in the grant contribution agreement and provide a financial statement.

Alberta signature

Successful grant recipients may use the Alberta signature (logo) to recognize Alberta’s funding contribution. The Alberta signature should be clearly displayed in a way that indicates the Government of Alberta is a sponsor – and not a partner that is running the event, program initiative or involved with the organization.

To request permission and for further information, contact: ir.communications@gov.ab.ca.

Past recipients

View past successful grant recipients:

• Community Support Fund: recipients

Contact

Indigenous Women’s Initiatives staff are available to discuss proposed projects or initiatives and answer questions regarding the CSF program guidelines.

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Email: communitysupportfund@gov.ab.ca

Related

• Increasing safety for Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people