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Community Support Fund (CSF) │ Government of Alberta

July 6, 2025

Value

Maximum of $200,000.

Description

The purpose of the Community Support Fund (CSF) is to improve social and economic outcomes of Indigenous women, girls and 2-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual plus (2S+) people by supporting community-based initiatives that address violence and increase safety and economic security of Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people.

Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants for the CSF include:

  • First Nations
  • Metis Settlements and Metis Settlements General Council
  • Métis Nation of Alberta
  • Aseniwuche Winewak Nation
  • other incorporated Indigenous communities and organizations
  • municipal governments and non-Indigenous organizations working in partnership with Indigenous people, organizations and communities where the initiative primarily benefits Indigenous people

Individuals are not eligible for funding under this program.

Eligible Expenses

The CSF provides funding for Indigenous-led projects and initiatives that meet the purpose and objectives of the program.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate how the proposed project or initiative (1) achieves the CSF outcomes; and (2) addresses at least one of the following:

  • addressing violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people
  • increasing safety of Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people
  • increasing economic security of Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people

Applicants can submit up to 2 proposals per funding cycle. Project funding must not overlap, and budget line items can only be paid on one project.

Deadline Date

The 2025-26 application intake is now open and will close July 6, 2025.

Contact

Contact Name: Indigenous Women’s Initiatives staff

E-mail Address: communitysupportfund@gov.ab.ca

Website: https://www.alberta.ca/community-support-fund

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