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Part of Emergency Family Violence Services Program

Regional Collaboration and Innovation Grant

Apply for funding for collaborative projects that provide services for individuals and families experiencing family violence.

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Important dates

  • October 15, 2026, at 5 pm (Alberta Time) – 2026-27 application intake deadline.

Overview

As part of the Emergency Family Violence Services program, the Regional Collaboration and Innovation Grant supports organizations working together to strengthen services for individuals and families experiencing family violence in Alberta. Through one-time project funding, the grant encourages regional partnerships, innovative approaches to service delivery and coordinated solutions that respond to local needs and priorities.

Funding

The Regional Collaboration and Innovation Grant (RCIG) provides one-time funding for collaborative projects delivered over a 2-year period from 2027-29. Funding is intended to help organizations develop and implement regional initiatives that strengthen emergency family violence services through collaboration, innovation and capacity building. 

Successful applicants may request between $100,000 and $500,000 per project. Funding must be used for approved project activities and expenses that directly support project objectives and outcomes. 

Funding is not intended to support ongoing operational costs, capital projects or activities already funded through other government programs.

Eligibility

The Regional Collaboration and Innovation Grant is open to organizations that support individuals and families experiencing family violence.

  • Eligible projects

    Projects must demonstrate meaningful collaboration with regional partners and show how the proposed initiative will improve outcomes for individuals and families experiencing family violence.

    Projects should focus on creating sustainable benefits, such as:

    • new and strengthened partnerships
    • shared tools and enhanced system integration
    • efficient approaches and processes
    • improved service coordination, delivery and support
    • coordinated training networks
    • enhanced family violence services
    • innovative service delivery approaches

  • Eligible applicants

    Eligible applicants include:

    • Emergency Family Violence Services funded agencies, including women’s emergency shelters, second-stage shelters and Alternative Service Delivery programs
    • non-profit and community-based organizations
    • Indigenous organizations, First Nations, Metis organizations and Metis Settlements
    • other service providers that currently provide, or intend to provide, emergency family violence services 

    Applications must identify a lead organization (managing partner) that is responsible for project administration, financial management and reporting. 

    Organizations may work with partners across a self-defined region that best reflects local service relationships, referral patterns and community needs. Regional projects are encouraged to build on existing strengths, address service gaps and avoid duplication of existing efforts.

  • Ineligible applicants

    Ineligible applicants include:

    • provincial or umbrella organizations
    • for-profit organizations

    School boards may participate as project partners but cannot act as the lead applicant or managing partner.

How to apply

Step 1. Read the guidelines and application form

Step 2. Complete the application package

Agencies can begin applying for the Regional Collaboration and Innovation Grant in September and are encouraged to prepare by exploring the application process to inform and strengthen their application(s). The deadline for applications is October 15, 2026, at 5 pm (ABT). 

Include the following documents in the application package:

  • Application form
  • Letters of Commitment
  • Any additional documentation as outlined in the application 
    • Proof of insurance 
    • WCB coverage or exemption letter 
    • Current Alberta Corporate Registry search, Certificate of Status or equivalent (if applicable)

Step 3. Submit the application package

The submission and relevant attachments should be sent in one email. The subject line of the email should be 2027-29 RCI Grant Call – [Applicant Name]. The completed application form is due by 5 pm on October 15, 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically to [email protected]. Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted.

After you apply

During the review process, applicants may be contacted for supplementary information by ministry staff. 

Applicants will be notified of funding decisions in writing via email. If application contact information changes, notify [email protected]. 

Reporting

Successful applicants must submit reporting for the grant term:

  • biannual financial reports
  • biannual interim reports
  • final financial report
  • final progress report

Additional reporting requirements may be outlined in the grant agreement.

Contact

Connect with Regional Collaboration and Innovation grant team:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (Alberta Time) (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)

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