Types of Grants

Neighbour Grants

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Neighbour Grants offers up to $7,500 to help people build their sense of inclusive belonging in their own neighbourhoods and communities.

To qualify for a Neighbour Grant:

  • Registered charities must use a community development approach and have meaningful project leadership roles for grassroots people from the project community.
  • If your group is not a registered charity, call us to discuss grant options.

Fill out and submit your application:

  • Use the Application Form template below. Fill it in and save it, then email it to us at the address provided on the form. Or print it and get it to us by fax or ground mail. Applications must arrive by the date and time listed for that deadline.

All projects must abide by the latest public health regulations.  

Connect with a vibrant local network of people learning together how to build communities and neighbourhoods.

Learn about public health regulations.

Grant Request Process at a Glance

We accept and review applications regularly.  Check “Next Deadlines” below to see the next two deadlines coming up.

Julie Black, Citizen Engagement Associate | 403-802-7720

Use the Application Form template below. Fill it in and save it, then email it to us at the address provided on the form. Or print it and get it to us by fax or ground mail. Make sure you make the deadline listed. And if you want us to review it first, please contact us to see when you’d need to submit it by.

May 25 by 4 pm (results announced in early June)

August 10 by 4 pm (results announced in late August)

September 13 by 4 pm (results announced in late September)

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