Community Grants

The 2025 Town of Banff Community Grants application period will be open from April 1- April 30 at 12 p.m. 

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 applications are reviewed by the municipal Community Grants Committee, using the scoring matrix seen below. The Committee will provide recommendations to Banff Town Council for the distribution of funds. 

• Community Grants 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 $11,500
• 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)

Positive 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)

Ways to Apply

• Online Submission: Apply online using the Banff Canmore Foundation Online Grants Portal
• Email Submission: Complete the Town of Banff Community Grants Application (PDF) and email it to fcss@banff.ca.
• Pitch Deck or Video Submission: Download the Application Questions (PDF) and submit either:
• A pitch deck via email to fcss@banff.ca
• A video by uploading it to a shared platform (e.g., Dropbox, YouTube) and emailing the link to fcss@banff.ca
• In-Person Submission: Pick up a paper copy of the Community Grant application questions at Banff Town Hall (110 Bear St.), Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Submit completed paper applications at the same location.

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