Community organizations operate for the greater good. Nonetheless, while community organizations do not exist to make money, they require funds to function. And, given the importance of their work, they must have constant access to cash. Most organizations are adept at developing community development projects. However, very few people are skilled in obtaining grants for […]
Indigenous Community Business Fund
Communities and collectives of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis can apply for financing to support their community-owned companies whose earnings have been impacted by COVID-19. The Indigenous Community Business Fund contributes $117 million in non-repayable financial contributions to support community– or collectively-owned companies and microbusinesses whose revenues have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This […]
CIP Project-Based Grant
The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) is a project-based grant that provides financial assistance to not-for-profit community groups and organizations delivering programs and services that benefit the residents of Alberta. The Project-Based funding stream of the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) helps non-profit organizations to finance projects that improve and enrich communities across Alberta for: New programs/improvements […]
Organization Recovery Fund by Calgary Arts
This initiative is designed to assist non-profit arts organizations that do not already receive an operational grant from Calgary Arts Development with one-time unrestricted funding of up to $25,000 in a one-time unrestricted grant. While these funds are unrestricted and may be used for almost any aspect of an organization‘s budget, grants will be given […]
Canada’s New Frontiers in Research Fund: Special Call – Research for Post Pandemic Recovery
Individuals, groups, and countries have all been affected differently by the COVID-19 epidemic, exacerbating inequalities before the crisis. As the world emerged from the pandemic, many voices have advocated for “building back better” rather than returning to the status quo. The UN Research Roadmap for COVID-19 Recovery was released in November 2020. It advocates “focused […]
