Core Grant Funding

Grasslands Regional FCSS partners with multiple social service program providers. The services they offer address a wide range of issues, such as improving parenting skills, reinforcing positive child and youth development, increasing adult personal capital, strengthening positive social ties for vulnerable community members and creating stronger communities.

Core Grant Funding EOIs for 2026 are now open until August 15, 2025. there is no maximum on the funding you can request.

Funding Chart 2024 - 2025

Organization
Program Name
2024 Allocated
2025 Allocated
Bassano FCSS
Supports for County of Newell Division 6 Residents
$12,760
$5,000
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
In School Mentorship and Community based Mentorship
$59,608
$40,000
Child Development Society
(Brooks & District)
Toy Library and Family Resource Network
$33,000
$33,000
Christ the Redeemer School Division
Family School Liaison Workers
––
$10,000
Crossroads Clinic
Community Education Program
––
$10,000
Lifetalk Counselling Services
Client Counselling Subsidy Program
$30,000
$30,000
Newell Christian Community Chaplaincy Program
Seniors Visiting Program
$15,000
$15,000
Seniors Outreach
Seniors Social Program
$65,000
$70,000
Seniors Outreach
Meals on Wheels Subsidy
$17,676.52
$6,460
Seniors Outreach
Home Cleaning Program Subsidy
$9,738.40
$8,221
SPEC Association
Community Services Program
$88,674
$70,000
SPEC Association
Makerspace
$76,830
$50,000
SPEC Association
eSafety Program
––
$32,000
2025
Core Grant Funding
0
Grants Distributed
$ 0 K+
Funding Allocated

Apply For A Core Grant

Grant applications are open from June 15 – August 15, 2025 to apply for 2026 Funding.

There is no maximum on the funding you can request. Please review the application FAQs before submitting.

Core Grant vs Micro Grant

Core Grant Funding EOIs for 2026 are accepted between June 15 and August 15, 2025, there is no maximum on the funding you can request.

Micro-Grant EOIs are open all year round (while funds remain available) and are available in amounts up to a maximum of $5,000 for groups who do not receive Core Funding and $2,500 for groups who do receive Core Funding.