Apply for 2026 Community Investment Program grants

Grant applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Community Investment Program (CIP). The deadline to apply is Oct. 14 at 4:30 p.m. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. 

CIP grants are available to local non-profits, community groups, athletes and teams. The funding helps support programs, projects, services, and events that foster community well-being, celebrate culture and encourage participation in amateur sports.

As this is a municipal election year, final approval of the CIP budget may be delayed until early 2026. Applicants should plan accordingly, as this could postpone final grant allocations and funding agreements. 

Learn more and apply online

See all the details and start your online applications in the CIP Portal at rmwb.ca/CIP.

Available grants:

• The Community Capital Grant provides funding to registered non-profit organizations to support the enhancement, development, or renovation of public-use facilities within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
• The Community Impact Grant provides funding to registered non-profit organizations to deliver programs, projects and events that improve quality of life for residents in the region through one of two streams, the Community Programs and Projects or Community Events.
• The Community Sustaining Grant provides funding to registered non-profit organizations providing strategic services that align with three or more funding priorities set by Council. Applications for this grant are by invitation only.
• The Games Legacy Grant provides funding to support development in amateur sport and residents competing at the provincial, national, or international level. 

2026 Funding Priorities:

• Partnership and collaboration
• Rural and Indigenous communities & relationships
• Social participation
• Community support services and wellness
• Value of culture, heritage and regional pride
• Accessibility, inclusion and belonging 
• Hosting events and/or new business and visitors

Upcoming Information Sessions

The CIP team will be hosting information sessions throughout September to answer questions and provide guidance on the application process. Everyone interested in applying is welcome to drop in and learn more at any of the following sessions:

• Sept. 16, 5-7 p.m., Jubilee Centre lobby (9909 Franklin Ave., Fort McMurray)
• Sept. 17, 5-6 p.m., Vista Ridge (1 Spruce Valley Dr., Fort McMurray)
• Sept. 18, 2-4 p.m., Jubilee Centre lobby (9909 Franklin Ave., Fort McMurray)
• Sept. 23, 4:30-6 p.m., Conklin Multiplex (244 Northland Dr., Conklin)
• Sept. 24, 6-7 p.m., Janvier Municipal Office (110 Janvier Dr., Janvier)
• Sept. 25, 6-7 p.m., Anzac Recreation Centre (237 Stony Mountain Rd., Anzac)
• Sept. 26, 2-4 p.m., Fort Chipewyan Municipal Office (124-136 MacKenzie Ave., Fort Chipewyan)
• Fort McKay - TBD

Pre-application meetings with the CIP team are strongly encouraged for all applicants.

To connect or book a one-on-one meeting with CIP staff, contact Pulse at 780-743-7000, toll-free at 1-800-973-9663, or online at rmwb.ca/Pulse. 

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