
The Calgary Foundation's Community Grants Program promotes a healthy, vibrant community that embraces diversity and supports all of its members.
The average size Community Grant over the past few years has been approximately $30,000, although some are larger and some are smaller. Contact Grants staff to explore larger amounts that might be available for collaborative projects, or to inquire about smaller amounts for organizational development.
Application deadlines are February 15 and September 2 each year. Proposals must:
- Create New Futures
- Engage Citizens
- Strengthen Charities; and/or
- Explore and Celebrate Our History and Culture
Resources
For more information, please view the following pdf's before contacting Community Grants staff
Community Grants Guidelines (Updated August, 2010)
Proposals That Don't Qualify for Grants
Grant Application Process At A Glance
Letter of Intent (Word Document - Updated August 2010)
Recent Community Grants
Spring 2009 Community Grants
Fall 2008 Community Grants
Spring 2008 Community Grants
Fall 2007 Community Grants
Spring 2007 Community Grants
Fall 2006 Community Grants
Spring 2006 Community Grants
For more information about Community Grants please contact:
Janet Hails, Community Grants Associate
403-802-7713
jhails@thecalgaryfoundation.org
Lynn Jobe, Grants Assistant
403-802-7724
ljobe@thecalgaryfoundation.org