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By rdnewsNOW Staff

Community Initiatives Program

Province aiming to create stronger communities in Alberta

Apr 25, 2022 | 3:30 PM

Alberta’s government says it is assisting non-profits with core operations and investing in community projects across the province.

The Community Initiatives Program is providing $4.4 million in funding to organizations through two of its funding streams. These streams support social issues and create opportunities for Albertans to engage with their communities.

In the last application intake of the project-based stream, government officials say a total of $2.3 million is supporting 69 projects, including new or enhanced programs and community events. This funding can go to project needs such as new programming and event hosting costs, commercial-use vehicle purchases, website development, technology enhancements and marketing.

In the last intake of the operating stream, a total of $2.1 million is said to be supporting 34 non-profits working to deliver services to vulnerable and disadvantaged Albertans. This funding can go to core operations and organizational development activities.

“We are investing in communities to enrich the lives of all Albertans and to build a stronger Alberta. The Community Initiatives Program empowers non-profits to deliver critical supports that reduce social isolation, foster community connectivity and support local economic growth,” said Ron Orr, Minister of Culture, last week.

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To qualify for project-based grants, projects must address an immediate community-identified need and demonstrate broad community involvement and impact on diverse groups. Projects are also prioritized for funding based on:

• project viability and organizational sustainability
• project readiness
• economic benefits to the community

To qualify for operating grants, organizations must have a primary mission or objective in:

• providing direct services and programs that address social issues for vulnerable, disadvantaged and at-risk populations
• creating equitable access to human, social and economic resources and services for all Albertans
• supporting community collaborations in addressing broader human or social issues

Government of Alberta Quick facts

• The project-based stream funded 190 projects totalling $6.9 million for the 2021-22 fiscal year.
• The operating stream awarded 113 grants to organizations totalling $7 million for the 2021-22 fiscal year.
• The next application deadline for 2022 is May 15.