[Alberta] Attention Seniors Centres! - Active Communities Initiative Grant - Apply by June 1

Active Communities Initiative Grant – Submit your Expression of Interest by June 1! 

On May 3, 2024 the Honourable Joseph Schow, Minister of Tourism and Sport announced $30 million through the new Active Communities Initiative to support recreational facilities in every corner of our province. 

You can watch and read the full announcement here: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=902887A915EF0-BF58-A6D7-35BC294F5758FF3A

The Active Communities Initiative is open to eligible community groups, non-profit organizations, and societies, and First Nations and Métis Settlements, that wish to build or enhance active spaces that support sport and recreation in their communities. This includes eligible seniors’ centres.

The grant is intended for small and mid-sized projects, including indoor and outdoor skating rinks, community pools, indoor turf centres, pickle ball courts, sports fields and courts, and other sport and recreational facilities.

Applications opened May 3, 2024 and interested organizations should submit an expression of interest by June 1, 2024.

For more information on the Active Communities initiative including guidelines and criteria, eligibility and important deadlines visit: https://www.alberta.ca/active-communities-initiative

Connect with the Sport Physical Activity and Recreation Branch if you have questions via email to spar@gov.ab.ca.