Beltline Community Investment Fund (Mar 3, June 2, September 8, December 8, 2025)

The purpose of the Beltline Community Investment Fund (BCIF) is to invest in projects within the Beltline Area (click here for map) to support public realm infrastructure for current and future residents and to provide visitors with a quality public environment. BCIF was created in 2006 alongside density bonusing policies in the Beltline Area Redevelopment Plan (Bylaw 2P2006), implemented through Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 to facilitate and finance improvements to the Beltline Area.

BCIF leverages investments in projects on public lands or within public rights-of-way in the Beltline related to public realm improvements, including but not limited to:

• Public open space design, redevelopment or enhancement
• Streetscape design and improvements
• Implementation of urban design strategies and public art on public land
• Public open space acquisition

Through BCIF, approximately $2,500,000 is available for new capital projects that support public space improvements in the Beltline. The City of Calgary is currently looking for innovative, community-minded projects to access the fund and is calling for Letters of Intent (LOI) from interested organizations. The organizations that are selected to deliver the projects will be expected to align their projects with the Beltline Area Redevelopment Plans Part 1 and Part 2 and the Calgary Greater Downtown Strategy. A summary of the guiding principles in these three documents is available at this link.

Reviews of full applications will take place by the following quarterly deadlines:

• March 25, 2024
• Jun 24, 2024
• Nov 25, 2024
• March 24, 2025

NOTE: The BCIF Letter of Intent process will remain open throughout the 2025/2026 year, unless fully subscribed.

How to express interest

LOIs should be brief and provide high-level information. Please complete your letter including the information indicated below and submit it to BCIF@calgary.ca. The letter must be limited to two pages (information past two pages will not be considered).

The LOI should address the following:

• Organization name and contact information for project lead
• High-level overview of your project
• The experience your organization has delivering capital projects that would be eligible for this fund (refer to the Funding criteria section above)
• The demonstrated need(s) in the Beltline area your project will address
• How you will demonstrate support and connections with the Beltline community (for example, contacting community associations, Business Improvement Areas or other relevant community groups in Beltline)
• How the project will improve the public realm in the Beltline area  
• How the project aligns with principles of Calgary’s Downtown Strategy and the Beltline Area Redevelopment Plan 
• How soon you can implement the project and how long it will take to complete
• The supports, approvals, permits or permissions you need to receive before undertaking this project
• How you plan to measure the impact of the project
• How much funding you will be requesting for this project 

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