City of Edmonton
Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Community Program Grant
closed Deadline April 24, 2025 Edmonton
About this grant
The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Community Program Grant provides funding to support preventive programs and services that build resilient individuals, thriving families, and welcoming communities. Eligible organizations must be not-for-profit and registered in Alberta. Priority areas include positive mental health, poverty reduction, and homelessness prevention.
Who can apply
- Be a not-for-profit organization registered for at least one year and in good standing with the incorporating body (Alberta Society, Non-profit Private Company, Non-Profit Public Company, Extra-Provincial Non-profit Company)
- Have a social services mandate
- Demonstrate sound board and financial governance practices
- Demonstrate initiative and success in generating diverse sources of funding
- Accomplish an adequate level of activity to merit a grant
- Be in good standing with the City in terms of reporting requirements and outstanding payments
Who cannot apply
- Capital and facility upgrades, renovations and construction
- Debt reduction, financing charges and interest payments on loans
- Basic living supports such as money, food, clothing or shelter
Application process
- Open Application: Submit FCSS Program Budget Form Template, most recent year-end financial statements signed by 2 Board members, bank reconciliation and bank statement (if internally generated), and most recent Annual General Meeting Minutes.
- Renewal Request (by invite only): Submit FCSS Program Budget Form Template and most recent Annual General Meeting Minutes.