Ron Orr, Minister of Culture. (Government of Alberta)

By rdnewsNOW Staff

$4.5 million in upgrades

Province announces funding to improve community facilities across Alberta

Apr 26, 2022 | 11:04 AM

Alberta’s government says it is investing $4.5 million to upgrade or build 84 public-use facilities in communities across the province

The Community Facility Enhancement Program provides matching funding to help non-profits leverage other sources of funding to upgrade, redevelop, acquire or build public-use facilities.

Government officials say the program’s small grant stream provides funding to projects that support thriving communities and economic recovery. The grants are said to support the vital work of non-profits with up to $125,000 for their public-use facilities, including community halls, parks and playgrounds, natural areas, campsites, sports fields or outdoor pools and rinks.

“Non-profit organizations are stewards of many public facilities that are essential to healthy, vibrant communities across Alberta. The Community Facility Enhancement Program is helping non-profits extend the lifespan of public facilities and creating more spaces where people can connect and improve their overall well-being. These projects are also creating jobs and local revenue in communities across Alberta,” said Ron Orr, Minister of Culture, on Monday.

Qualifying projects for Community Facility Enhancement Program grants demonstrate positive community impact, economic benefits, community need, project readiness and organizational sustainability.

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Alberta government quick facts

• Budget 2022 invests $38.5 million in 2022-23 in the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP).
• The CFEP small funding stream supported 241 projects totalling $12.8 million for the 2021-22 fiscal year.
• The CFEP large funding stream is supporting 16 projects totalling $8.5 million for the 2021-22 fiscal year, which includes two additional projects since the announcement on Jan. 19.
• The application deadline for the next intake of the CFEP small funding stream is May 15.
• The annual application deadline for the CFEP large funding stream is June 15.