Active Communities Initiative
The Active Communities Initiative (ACI) aims to fund capital projects that generate sport and recreation opportunities for Albertans.
The initiative addresses local and provincial sport and recreation infrastructure pressures by supporting eligible organizations to renew, expand, and/or build small to medium sized public-use community sport and recreation facilities.
Important Information
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Characteristics |
Active Communities Initiative |
| Funding Range:
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Stream 1: Minimum: $100,000 Maximum: $500,000 Maximum funding from the Government of Alberta cannot exceed 50 per cent of the total project cost |
| Stream 2: Minimum: $500,001 Maximum: $1.5 million Maximum funding from the Government of Alberta cannot exceed 50 per cent of the total project cost |
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| Call for Applications | Expression of Interest: Opens May 3, 2024 |
| Invitation to Submit Full Application: June 28, 2024 (Invitations are based on a review of Expressions of Interest for project eligibility and readiness. Only invited full applications will be considered.) | |
| Deadlines | Expression of Interest: June 1, 2024 (CLOSED) |
| Full Application Package: September 3, 2024 at 16:30pm | |
| Matching Requirement | Maximum award will not exceed 50% of the total project cost |
| Grant Agreement |
Formal grant agreement will be provided upon approval |
| Project Completion / Financial Reporting |
As outlined in Grant Agreement |
Guidelines
Learn more about the Active Communities Initiative Guidelines.
Application
The application process will consist of two steps.
- Expression of Interest
- Final Application
Comprehensive information and full guidelines regarding the two-step application process, details on eligibility and application deadlines can be found on the grant webpage.
For additional inquires please contact Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch office. Subject Line: ACI Inquiry
Email: [email protected]