Community Groups

• Alberta Regulatory Requirements and Exemptions
• Charitable Fundraising Act
• Registering as a Charitable Organization in Alberta (Fundraising) and the Charitable Fundraising Act
• Incorporating a Society in Alberta
• Canada Revenue Agency (CRS):  Registering as a Charity or Non-Profit
• Donating Food
• Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis

COUNTY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNDING PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES

• The County of Grande Prairie invests millions of dollars each year to support projects, programs, and organizations that are enhancing our communities and benefiting residents. For the latest updates, visit our Grants and Scholarships page. 
• For a searchable list of external grants and funding for community groups, please visit our Funding Suggestions Guide. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IF YOU'RE FUNDRAISING OR SOLICITING DONATONS IN ALBERTA:

•  Government of Alberta - Fundraising and Solicitation Responsibilities

ONLINE TRAINING AND INFORMATION:

• Building Corporate Relationships:  A Toolkit for Non-Profits
• Grant-Writing 101 Video Series
• Government of Alberta - Arts, Culture, and Status of Women:  Non-Profit Learning Centre

 SERVICE PROVIDERS:

• Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations
• Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection
• Northwestern Alberta Foundation
• The Muttart Foundation

FUNDING GUIDES AND SEARCH ENGINES:

• Government of Canada Grants and Funding Search Engine
• Government of Alberta - Non-profit and Charitable Organizations
• Align Association of Community Services - Grants, Bursaries and Awards

Government of Alberta - Arts, Culture, and Status of Women:  Non-Profit Learning Centre

• Alberta Community Facility Enhancement Program
• Alberta Safety Codes Act
• Heritage Facilities

Community Groups can also make Requests for the Reeve and Council to present to council, invite council to attend events or request a letter of support for their grant application, project or initiative.

People Plants and Pride – Growing Together

CIB is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community participation and the challenge of a national program.

Participating communities are judged under categories that promote attractive and functional outdoor landscaped spaces. See past winners and view detailed information about the program.

If you are interested in spearheading a landscaping project to beautify your community, but do not want to be a part of a large program like Communities in Bloom, we want to support your initiative!

We offer a Community Beautification Grant for local projects to enhance civic pride through beautification.