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Other Initiatives Program (OIP) | Alberta Culture and Tourism

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There is no minimum or maximum funding that can be requested through OIP.

Description

The Other Initiatives Program (OIP) provides financial assistance for community-based projects that fall outside the scope of all other Community Grants funding streams. This includes one-time projects, international disaster relief and projects that are emergency or urgent in nature.

Eligible Applicants

A registered community non-profit organization in Alberta (and in good standing) under one of these acts:

  • Societies Act
  • Part 21 of the Business Corporations Act – Extra-Provincial Corporations
  • Part 9 of the Companies Act, (Non-profit Companies)
  • Special Act of the Alberta Legislature
  • Income Tax Act (of Canada and operating in the Province of Alberta (Charities))
  • First Nations or Metis Settlements
  • foundations established and regulated under Alberta’s Regional Health Authorities Act
  • universities, colleges or institutes as defined under Alberta’s Post-Secondary Learning Act

Organizations must have an Alberta address which is regularly monitored by an active member of the organization.

Eligible Expenses

Projects eligible for funding through OIP include:

  • one-time projects or events that fall outside the criteria of all other Community Grants programs
  • national and international projects (such as disaster relief)
  • projects that are in response to emergencies or urgent in nature

Deadline Date

This program operates on a continuous intake basis, however, applicants must contact the Community Grants office prior to submitting an application. This indicates a pre-screening or invitation-based process. Please visit the official website for specific details and guidelines.

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