Community Grants

The 2024 Town of Banff Community Grants application period is now open. It closes May 17 at 12 p.m.

Community Grant Info Sessions

If you missed the Community Grants Info Sessions and would like the recorded video and/or slide deck from the presentation, please email Jessica.labonte@banff.ca

Apply for a Grant

• Download a PDF application and submit it to fcss@banff.ca
• Fill out an online application
• Download the application questions and submit a pitch deck by email to fcss@banff.ca
• Download the application questions and submit a video by uploading to a shared platform (ex. Dropbox, YouTube), and emailing the link to fcss@banff.ca
• Pick up a paper copy of the Community Grant application questions at Banff Town Hall (110 Bear St.), Monday to Friday between 8:30am – 4:30pm. Submit paper applications to this same location in person
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About Community Grants

Town of Banff Community Grants were established to provide an annual distribution of funds to enhance the quality of life for residents and encourage positive environmental change. 

• Grant Scoring Criteria (PDF)

The three, grant funding streams are:

Municipal Community Wellbeing Grants

• Who can apply? 
• Registered non-profits, charities, societies or community groups that are organized and operated solely for social welfare, civic improvement, pleasure or recreation, or any other purpose except for profit
• Providing services to residents of the Town of Banff
• Able to provide proof of financial good standing
• Total funds available $11,000
• Maximum request for funding $10,000
• Funding Guidelines (PDF)

FCSS Building Bridges Grants

• Who can apply? 
• Individuals, or an informal group of individuals or neighbours or non-registered groups/ community organizations 
• Residents of Banff or Lake Louise, consistently, for the past 6 months
• Total funds available $11,000
• Maximum request for funds $2,000
• Funding Guidelines (PDF)

Environmental Impact Grants

• Who can apply?
• Individuals, or an informal group of individuals or neighbours, or non-registered groups/ community organizations or registered charities or societies 
• Residents of Banff or Lake Louise, consistently, for the past 6 months 
• Total funds available $20,000
• Maximum request for funds $10,000
• Funding Guidelines (PDF)

If you have questions or need assistance in completing your application, contact Community Services at 403.762.1251 or email fcss@banff.ca.

See full information here