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