Micro Grant Funding

To be eligible for funding organizations must be operating on a non-for-profit basis of have the backing of a not-for profit entity who can act as the banker for the funds. Funded programs must benefit those living within Brooks, Duchess, Rosemary and/or the County of Newell. Funded programs and projects must not support any directly religious or political causes. FCSS does not fund leisure and recreation-based programs. For more details on ineligible projects please refer to the FAQ Document.

Micro-Grant EOIs are open all year round and are available in amounts up to a maximum of $5,000.

Funding Chart 2023-2024

Organization
Program Name
2023 Allocated
2024 Allocated
Champion’s Centre
TCC Out Trips
––
$3,500
Duchess 50+
Seniors Supports
$2,000
$2,000
Gem Home Support
Seniors Supports
$1,500
$5,000
Long Game Fitness
Girls Who Lead
––
$5,000
Rosemary New Horizons Program
Senior Supports
$2,000
$2,000
Early Childhood Coalition
National Day of the Child
$1,000
––
Rosemary Ag Society
Canada Day – Youth Activities
$1,000
$3,000
Village of Duchess
Canada Day – Youth Activities
$1,000
$1,988
Brooks and District Resiliency Committee
Resiliency Day
$1,500
$3,000
Mutli-Organization Community Partnership
Youth Mental Health Day
$1,500
$4,650
Crossroads Clinic
Rooted Support Group
––
$5,000
Safe Communities
Youth Self Defense Course
––
$4,977
Cantera Safe House
Equine Assisted Learning
––
$5,000
Little Learners Community Partnership
Community Resource Fair
––
$5,000
SPEC Association
Parent and Tot Program
––
$1,000
Duchess School Parent Council
Chase the Good Presentation
––
$1,000
City of Brooks
Canada Day Events
––
$5,000
Safe Communities
National Teen Driver Week Speaker
––
$4,285
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Possibilities Program
––
$5,000
Cantera Safe House
Family Mediation Subsidy
––
$5,000
2024
Micro-Grant Funding
0
Grants Distributed
$ 0 K+
Funds Allocated

Apply For A Micro Grant

Micro-Grant EOIs are open all year round and are available in amounts up to a maximum of $5,000.

Please review the application FAQs before submitting.

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Core Grant vs Micro Grant

Core Grant Funding EOIs are accepted between May 1 and July 31 of each year and there is no maximum on the funding you can request.

Micro-Grant EOIs are open all year round and are available in amounts up to a maximum of $5,000.