Apply for 2027 Community Investment Program grants

Grant applications are now being accepted for the 2027 Community Investment Program (CIP) grant cycle.

CIP grant opportunities are available for registered non-profits, individuals, teams and groups.

The funding supports programs, projects, services, and events that foster community and social wellbeing, as well as encourage participation in amateur sports. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30 at 4:30 p.m.

Learn more and apply online

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

Pre-application meetings with the CIP team are strongly encouraged for all applicants. Meetings can be booked from Sept. 2 – 18. 

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. 

Available grants:

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. Applications for this grant are by invitation only.

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 two streams; the Community Programs and Projects stream and the Community Events stream. This year, applicants may apply for one, or both.

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 are by invitation only.

Games Legacy Grant – Provides funding to support development in amateur sport, and residents competing at the provincial, national, or international level.

Upcoming information sessions

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

• Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Conklin Multiplex (244 Northland Dr., Conklin)
• Sept. 8, 2 - 4 p.m., Janvier Municipal Centre (110 Janvier Drive, Janvier)
• Sept. 9, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Vista Ridge (1 Spruce Valley Dr., Fort McMurray)
• Sept. 11, 2 - 4 p.m., Fort Chipewyan Municipal Office (136 MacKenzie Ave.)
• Sept. 14, 5 - 7 p.m., Jubilee Centre lobby (9909 Franklin Ave., Fort McMurray)
• Sept. 16, 5 - 7 p.m., Anzac Recreation Centre (237 Stony Mountain Rd., Anzac)
• Sept. 17, 1 - 3 p.m., Jubilee Centre lobby (9909 Franklin Ave., Fort McMurray)
• Sept. 25, 3 - 6 p.m., Fort McKay Community Centre (Range Road 1109 W, Fort McKay)

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