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The following 2 organizations were selected to receive funding under the grant: |
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| Approved applicants | Requested amount | Approved amount | Capital projects |
| Keyano College | $40,000 | $40,000 | Keyano College will replace aging incandescent and halogen stage lighting fixtures with energy-efficient, high-performance LED theatrical lighting, at the Keyano College Theatre. |
| Ptarmigan Nordic Ski Club | $16,086 | $16,086 | Ptarmigan Nordic Ski Club will purchase a 2025 Outlander 1000XR ATV and an Apache 360 Track system for cross-country trail maintenance and upkeep of the Birchwood Trails. |
| Denied applicants | Requested amount | Approved amount | Rationale |
| Fort McMurray SPCA | $135,000 | $0 | Applicants will be assessed using the following criteria: FIN 220 - 3.5.2.3. evidence of community support, including: (a) additional financial and non-financial resources being leveraged from other sources (including success rate at achieving other funding sources); (b) number of volunteers that will be involved in the work and the number of hours they will contribute; and (c) collaboration or partnerships with other organizations. FIN 220 - 3.5.2.4. organizational track record, including, but not limited to, ability, skills, and capacity to undertake the work. FIN 220 - 3.5.2.5. history of having successfully completed similar work; and FIN 220 - 3.5.2.8. overall sustainability of the organization and activity. |
| Ineligible applicants | Requested amount | Approved amount | Rationale |
| King's Kids Promotions Outreach Ministries Incorporated |
$4,356,529 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.3.2. Where the Applicant is a group, club, or incorporated organization, it shall not hold unrestricted net assets in excess of the organization's annual operating expenses, as reflected in the financial statements of the most recent fiscal period prior to application;, unless the total unrestricted net assets is less than $50,000. FIN 220 - 3.3.2.1. If any portion of the net assets are internally or externally restricted, those restrictions must be specified in the financial statements, and the organization must provide: (a) a copy of the relevant board minutes; and (b) a written explanation detailing the nature and purpose of the restrictions. |
| Northern Off Road 4 x 4 Society |
$37,425 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.3.2. Where the Applicant is a group, club, or incorporated organization, it shall not hold unrestricted net assets in excess of the organization's annual operating expenses, as reflected in the financial statements of the most recent fiscal period prior to application;, unless the total unrestricted net assets is less than $50,000. FIN 220 - 3.3.5.13. Applicants who request funding amounting to more than 75% of the budget of the program, project, event, or service are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. - In the Community Capital Application, the application indicated higher secured revenue sources than total project budget. Financial assistance from the Municipality is not required. |
| Fort McMurray Ashlar Building Club |
$500,000 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.5.2.8. Overall sustainability of the organization and activity. - The financial statements show the organization owes municipal taxes, raising concerns about the organization’s current financial position. - The grant applicant will not be the eventual operating body. Its mandate is limited to construction of the facility, while a separate not for-profit organization will assume operations once the building is complete. This limits the applicant’s demonstrated long-term sustainability. |
| WayPoints Community Services Association |
$150,250 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.3.5.14. Applicants that do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements are ineligible to receive Grants under the CIP program. - The requested projects fall under regular maintenance and do not qualify as Capital Enhancement. |
Grants and Funding
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo supports the well-being of residents through the Community Investment Program (CIP). CIP grants support social, cultural, and recreational programs, amateur sport, artist development and the strategic priorities of the RMWB Strategic Plan.
CIP grant funding announced
The 2026 Community Impact Grant, Community Sustaining Grant, Community Capital Grant, and Games Legacy Grant funding was announced on Dec. 19, 2025.
CIPAC approved 44 grant applications and allocated a total of $7.5 million in grant funding.
All approved (fully or partially), denied and ineligible applicants are listed below.
Community Impact Grant - Community Programs and Projects Stream
| The following 23 organizations were selected to receive funding under the grant: | ||||
| Approved applicants | Requested amount | Approved amount | Program(s) projects or events | Funded since |
| 2420254 ALBERTA LTD. o/a Ihkapaskwa Indigenous Wellness Collective |
$100,000 | $100,000 |
2420254 Alberta Ltd. will deliver the following program to Indigenous families in Anzac, Conklin, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray, and Janvier:
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2023 |
| Anzac Family Community Support Society | $100,000 | $100,000 |
Anzac Family Community Support Society will deliver the following programs to residents in Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates:
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2015 |
| Anzac Recreation & Social Society | $100,000 | $100,000 |
Anzac Recreation and Social Society will deliver the following program to the residents in Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates:
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2016 |
| Association Canadienne Française de l'Alberta, Regionale de Wood Buffalo | $17,250 | $17,250 |
Association Canadienne Française de l'Alberta, Regionale de Wood Buffalo will deliver the following programs to Francophones in Fort McMurray:
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2016 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Wood Buffalo | $100,000 | $100,000 |
Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Wood Buffalo will deliver the following mentoring programs to children and youth in Anzac, Conklin, Fort McMurray and Fort Chipewyan:
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2015 |
| Centre of Hope Non-Profit Society of Fort McMurray | $99,993 | $99,993 |
Centre of Hope Non-Profit Society of Fort McMurray will deliver the following program to individuals identifying as homeless in Fort McMurray:
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2020 |
| Conklin Community Association | $80,000 | $80,000 |
Conklin Community Association will deliver the following programs to the residents in Conklin:
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2015 |
| Fort Chipewyan Métis Nation Association | $100,000 | $57,590 |
Fort Chipewyan Metis Nation Association will deliver the following program to residents in Fort Chipewyan:
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2023 |
| Fort McMurray Golden Years Society | $100,000 | $50,000 |
Fort McMurray Golden Years Society will deliver the following programs to seniors in Fort McMurray:
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2015 |
| Fort McMurray SPCA | $100,000 | $80,000 |
Fort McMurray SPCA will deliver the following programs to residents in Anzac, Conklin, Draper, Fort Chipewyan, Fort Fitzgerald, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray, Gregoire Lake Estates, Janvier, and Saprae Creek Estates:
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2015 |
| Friends of Suncor Centre for the Performing Arts | $100,000 | $80,000 |
Friends of Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts will deliver the following programs to residents in Fort McMurray:
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2015 |
| Girls Incorporated of Northern Alberta Society | $99,900 | $99,900 |
Girls Incorporated of Northern Alberta Society will deliver the following program to children and youth identifying as girls in Anzac, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray, and Janvier:
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2015 |
| Janvier Sekweha Youth Centre | $99,760 | $97,760 |
Janvier Sekweha Youth Centre will deliver the following program to youth in Janvier:
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2016 |
| Northlife Fellowship Baptist Church of Fort McMurray | $100,000 | $100,000 |
Northlife Fellowship Baptist Church of Fort McMurray will deliver the following program to individuals experiencing homelessness, food insecurity and social isolation in Fort McMurray:
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2020 |
| Saprae Creek Residents Society | $60,00 | $44,475 |
Saprae Creek Residents Society will deliver the following program to residents in Saprae Creek Estates:
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2015 |
| The Hub Family Resource Centre | $100,000 | $100,000 |
The Hub Family Resource Centre will deliver the following program to parents and caregivers in Anzac, Conklin, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray, and Janvier:
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2015 |
| Willow Lake Community Association | $75,383 | $75,383 |
Willow Lake Community Association will deliver the following programs to residents in Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates:
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2016 |
| Willow Lake Métis Association | $100,000 | $100,000 |
Willow Lake Métis Association will deliver the following programs to residents in Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates:
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2026 |
| Wood Buffalo Food Bank | $100,000 | $100,000 |
Wood Buffalo Food Bank will deliver the following program to residents experiencing food insecurity in Anzac, Conklin, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, and Janvier:
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2016 |
| Wood Buffalo Safe/Healthy Community Network | $100,000 | $80,000 |
Wood Buffalo Safe/Healthy Community Network will deliver the following programs to residents in Anzac, Conklin, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray, Janvier, and Saprae Creek Estates:
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2016 |
| Wood Buffalo Senior Support Society | $36,976 | $36,976 |
Wood Buffalo Senior Support Society will deliver the following program to seniors in Fort McMurray:
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2015 |
| Wood Buffalo Wellness Society | $100,000 | $100,000 |
Wood Buffalo Wellness Society will deliver the following program to Indigenous people facing addiction and homelessness in Fort McMurray:
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2023 |
| Youth With a Mission Society | $99,241 | $99,241 |
Youth With a Mission Society will deliver the following programs to families and youth in Fort McMurray:
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2020 |
| Denied applicants | Requested amount | Approved amount | Rationale | |
| The Children's Centre Non-Profit Society | $80,000 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.5.2.7. whether similar services already exist in the community. | |
| The Apple Schools Foundation | $100,000 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.3.5.9. Applicants who request funding for programs, activities or facilities which are the mandate or responsibility of the federal or provincial governments, including but not limited to health care, education, religious activates, housing and childcare programs and facilities are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. | |
| BrainSTEM Alliance Ltd. | $50,000 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.5.2.2. contribution to the quality of life of residents and anticipated impact of the funding. FIN 220 - 3.5.2.4. organizational track record, including, but not limited to, ability, skills, and capacity to undertake the work. |
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| Chard Métis Community Association | $80,500 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.3.5.9. Applicants who request funding for programs, activities or facilities which are the mandate or responsibility of the federal or provincial governments, including but not limited to health care, education, religious activates, housing and childcare programs and facilities are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. | |
| Fort McKay Recreation & Culture Society | $65,500 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.5.2.3. evidence of community support, including: (a) additional financial and non-financial resources being leveraged from other sources (including success rate at achieving other funding sources); and (c) collaboration or partnerships with other organizations. |
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| The Fort McMurray Boys' and Girls' Club | $100,000 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.3.5.7. Applicants who request funding for programs or services that are provided by a group or organization that is already funded by the Municipality are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. FIN 220 - 3.3.5.9. Applicants who request funding for programs, activities or facilities which are the mandate or responsibility of the federal or provincial governments, including but not limited to health care, education, religious activates, housing and childcare programs and facilities are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. Applicants will be assessed using the following criteria: FIN 220 - 3.5.2.8. Overall sustainability of the organization and activity. |
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| HeartSpark Ltd. | $13,080 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.3.5.7. Applicants who request funding for programs or services that are provided by a group or organization that is already funded by the Municipality are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. | |
| Nipîy Tu Research and Knowledge Centre | $100,000 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.5.2.4. organizational track record, including, but not limited to, ability, skills, and capacity to undertake the work. FIN 220 - 3.5.2.5. history of having successfully completed similar work. FIN 220 - 3.5.2.8. overall sustainability of the organization and activity. FIN 220 - 3.5.2.9. type and purpose of the Grant funding request. - Research focused programs or projects require specialized ethics reviews and processes that fall outside the purpose of the grant. |
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| Wood Buffalo Wildlife Research Institute | $75,000 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.5.2.9. type and purpose of the Grant funding request. - Research focused programs or projects require specialized ethics reviews and processes that fall outside the purpose of the grant. |
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| Community Futures Wood Buffalo | $100,000 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.3.5.7. Applicants who request funding for programs or services that are provided by a group or organization that is already funded by the Municipality are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. Applicants will be assessed using the following criteria: FIN 220 - 3.5.2.3. evidence of community support, including; (c) collaboration or partnerships with other organizations. FIN 220 - 3.5.2.4. organizational track record, including, but not limited to, ability, skills, and capacity to undertake the work. |
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| The Squadron Sponsoring Committee of 868 RCACS (Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron) #868 |
$81,020 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.3.5.9. Applicants who request funding for programs, activities or facilities which are the mandate or responsibility of the federal or provincial governments, including but not limited to health care, education, religious activates, housing and childcare programs and facilities are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. Applicants will be assessed using the following criteria: FIN220 - 3.5.2.3. evidence of community support, including; (a) additional financial and non-financial resources being leveraged from other sources (including success rate at achieving other funding sources). |
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| Wood Buffalo Military Museum Centre | $65,000 | $0 | FIN220 - 3.5.2.3. evidence of community support, including; (a) additional financial and non-financial resources being leveraged from other sources (including success rate at achieving other funding sources); and (c) collaboration or partnerships with other organizations. |
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| Universal Life Outreach Centre (The Amusement Chariot) |
$62,454 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.5.2.9. type and purpose of the Grant funding request. - Amusement park activities are commonly offered by for-profit organizations, and do not align with the grant’s focus on community programming with broader social impact. |
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| Ineligible applicants | Requested amount | Amount approved | Rationale | |
| 2506955AL | $55,400 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.3.5.9. Applicants who request funding for programs, activities or facilities which are the mandate or responsibility of the federal or provincial governments, including but not limited to health care, education, religious activities, housing and childcare programs and facilities are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. | |
| King's Kids Promotions Outreach Ministries Incorporated |
$100,000 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.3.2. Where the Applicant is a group, club, or incorporated organization, it shall not hold unrestricted net assets in excess of the organization's annual operating expenses, as reflected in the financial statements of the most recent fiscal period prior to application;, unless the total unrestricted net assets is less than $50,000. |
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| Support 4 Moms Society | $6,000 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.2.6.1. The Community Impact Grant provides funding to registered non-profit organizations to deliver programs, projects, and events that improve the quality of life for residents in the region. - An organization's Legal Entity Status must be active to be an eligible applicant. |
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| The Redeemed Christian Church of God, The Lord's Heritage, Fort McMurray, Alberta |
$15,992 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.3.2. Where the Applicant is a group, club, or incorporated organization, it shall not hold unrestricted net assets in excess of the organization's annual operating expenses, as reflected in the financial statements of the most recent fiscal period prior to application;, unless the total unrestricted net assets is less than $50,000. |
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| Fort McMurray Ukrainian Cultural Society | $86,000 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.3.5.14. Applicants that do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. - The applicant filled the wrong application. The proposal fits under the Community Impact Grant - Community Events Stream. |
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| The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada |
$100,000 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.3.5.9. Applicants who request funding for programs, activities or facilities which are the mandate or responsibility of the federal or provincial governments, including but not limited to health care, education, religious activities, housing and childcare programs and facilities are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. | |
| KidSport Society of Wood Buffalo | $100,000 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.3.5.1. Individuals (with the exception of the Games Legacy and Arts, Culture & Heritage Grant) are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. | |
| Pastew Place Detox Centre Society | $100,000 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.3.5.9. Applicants who request funding for programs, activities or facilities which are the mandate or responsibility of the federal or provincial governments, including but not limited to health care, education, religious activities, housing and childcare programs and facilities are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. | |
| McMurray Gospel Assembly | $85,746 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.3.5.7. Applicants who request funding for programs or services that are provided by a group or organization that is already funded by the Municipality are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. | |
| Nigerian Canadian Association of Fort McMurray | $80,000 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.3.5.14. Applicants that do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. - The applicant filled the wrong application. The proposal fits under the Community Impact Grant - Community Events Stream. |
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| Northern Off Road 4 x 4 Society | $99,650 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.3.2. Where the Applicant is a group, club, or incorporated organization, it shall not hold unrestricted net assets in excess of the organization's annual operating expenses, as reflected in the financial statements of the most recent fiscal period prior to application;, unless the total unrestricted net assets is less than $50,000. |
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Community Impact Grant - Community Events
| The following 6 organizations were selected to receive funding under the grant: |
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| Approved applicants | Requested amount | Approved amount | Events | Funded since |
| Fort McMurray Gujarati Cultural Society | $25,000 | $17,900 |
Fort McMurray Gujarati Cultural Society will host the following events to residents in Fort McMurray:
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2026 |
| Fort McMurray Junior Moose Association | $16,800 | $10,800 |
Fort McMurray Junior Moose Association will host the following event to residents in Fort McMurray:
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2026 |
| Fort McMurray Society for the Friends of Music | $25,000 | $20,000 |
The Fort McMurray Society of Friends of Music will host the following event to residents in Fort McMurray:
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2019 |
| Gethsemane International Assembly Wood Buffalo (Rehoboth Alliance) | $25,000 | $25,000 |
Gethsemane International Assembly of Wood Buffalo (Rehoboth Alliance) will host the following event to residents in Fort McMurray:
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2015 |
| Noralta Skating Club | $10,000 | $2,000 |
Noralta Skating Club will deliver the following event to residents in Fort McMurray:
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2016 |
| Swamp Rat Theatre Fellowship | $25,000 | $13,500 |
Swamp Rat Theatre Fellowship will host the following event to residents in Fort McMurray:
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2023 |
| The following 13 organizations were selected to receive funding under the grant: | ||||
| Approved applicants | Requested amount | Approved amount | Services | Funded since |
| Arts Council Wood Buffalo | $665,000 | $665,000 |
Arts Council Wood Buffalo will deliver the following services to the residents in Anzac, Conklin, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay and Fort McMurray:
The following service to residents in Anzac, Fort Chipewyan and Fort McMurray:
The following event hosted in Fort McMurray:
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2015 |
| Autism Society of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo | $370,000 | $225,000 |
Autism Society of Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will deliver the following services to residents in Anzac, Conklin, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray, and Janvier:
The following services to residents in Fort McMurray:
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2018 |
| Fort McKay Métis Nation Association | $451,250 | $100,000 |
Fort McKay Métis Nation Association will deliver the following services to residents in Fort McKay:
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2016 |
| FUSESocial Wood Buffalo Society | $741,935 | $741,935 |
FuseSocial Wood Buffalo Society will deliver the following services to residents in Fort McMurray:
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2015 |
| Justin Slade Youth Foundation | $310,000 | $310,000 |
Justin Slade Youth Foundation will deliver the following services to the residents in Fort McMurray:
The following service to residents in Anzac, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray, and Saprae Creek Estates:
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2015 |
| Keyano College | $689,000 | $689,000 |
Keyano College will deliver the following service to the residents in Fort McMurray:
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2019 |
| Markaz-Ul-Islam Congregation of Fort McMurray | $858,500 | $230,000 |
Markaz-UI-Islam Congregation of Fort McMurray will deliver the following service to residents in Anzac, Conklin, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray and Janvier:
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2024 |
| Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo | $640,499 | $640,499 |
Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo will deliver the following services to residents in Draper, Fort McMurray, and Saprae Creek Estates:
The following services to residents in Anzac, Conklin, Draper, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray, Gregoire Lake Estates, Janvier, and Saprae Creek Estates:
The following event hosted in Fort McMurray:
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2015 |
| Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre | $601,250 | $601,250 |
Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre will deliver the following service to residents in Anzac, Conklin, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray and Janvier:
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2015 |
| Sport Wood Buffalo Association | $650,000 | $375,000 |
Sport Wood Buffalo Association will deliver the following services to residents in Anzac, Conklin, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray, and Janvier:
The following event hosted in Fort McMurray:
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2017 |
| St. Aidan's House Society | $450,000 | $450,000 |
St. Aidan's House Society will deliver the following services to residents in Anzac, Conklin, Draper, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray, Gregoire Lake Estates, Janvier, and Saprae Creek Estates:
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2015 |
| The Canadian Mental Health Association, AB North East Region, 1994 | $201,537 | $201,537 |
The Canadian Mental Health Association will deliver the following services to residents in Anzac, Draper, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray, Gregoire Lake Estates, Janvier, and Saprae Creek Estates:
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2015 |
| Wood Buffalo Pride Society | $413,892 | $200,000 |
Wood Buffalo Pride Society will deliver the following services to residents in Anzac, Conklin, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray and Janvier:
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2023 |
| Denied applicant | Amount requested | Approved amount | Rationale | |
| Family Christian Centre (Fort McMurray) | $320,000 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.3.5.3. Political organizations or organizations engaged in political activities, including rallies, endorsing candidates, lobbying, or advocating for specific government policies or legislation are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. | |
| Ineligible applicant | Requested amount | Amount approved | Rationale | |
| McMurray Sno-Drifters Snowmobile Association | $151,050 | $0 | FIN 220 - 3.3.5.8. Applicants that do not demonstrate adherence to policy, strategic priorities, or relevant outcome measurements are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. | |
| The following 7 individuals, teams or groups were selected to receive funding under the grant: | |||
| Applicant | Requested amount | Approved amount | Activity |
| Fort McMurray Ringette Association U14A | $2,900 | $1,450 |
Fort McMurray Ringette Association U14A will participate the following:
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| Fort McMurray Ringette U10-S3 | $3,000 | $1,500 |
Fort McMurray Ringette Association U10-Step 3 will participate the following:
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| Halle Camp | $1,500 | $300 | World Darts Federation World Masters 2025 |
| Levi Dolmont | $1,500 | $900 | Ninja Athletics International Competition 2025 |
| Nicholas Dalton | $1,500 | $300 | Ringette Skills Development Training 2025 |
| Sarah Dalton | $1,500 | $300 | Ringette Alberta Cup Provincial Competition 2025 |
| Westwood Robotics | $3,000 | $2,100 | Robotics International Competition 2025 |
| Ineligible applicants | Requested amount | Approved amount | Rationale |
| Ecole McTavish High School Concert Band |
$1000 | $0 | Activities related to cultural expressions, artistic development, or heritage programing are no longer eligible under this grant. |
| William Hein | $1,500 | $0 | Activities related to cultural expressions, artistic development, or heritage programing are no longer eligible under this grant. |
| Wood Buffalo Irish Dance Association |
$1,500 | $0 | Activities related to cultural expressions, artistic development, or heritage programing are no longer eligible under this grant. |
| Fort McMurray Minor Baseball Association (2009) |
$3,000 | $0 | Applicants must be an individual, team, or group whose members have resided in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo for at least one year. |
| Fort McMurray Minor Baseball Association (2009) |
$1,500 | $0 | Applicants must be an individual, team, or group whose members have resided in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo for at least one year. |
| Amadea Portlock | $4,753 | $0 | Regular training, registration, league participation and not eligible under his grant. |
| Nancy Lawson | $1,500 | $0 | Feasibility testing and program design are not eligible under this grant. |
The updated Community Investment Program Policy FIN-220 and a summary of key changes for the 2026 funding cycle are also available for review.
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We are currently accepting applications for the Downtown Revitalization Incentives Program. |
Sign in to the CIP Grant Portal to view your application. New to the system? Please select register. If you need more clarification, contact the CIP team via Pulse.
Explore the grants
Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant
This grant will open to receive applications in the spring of 2026.
Are you looking for funding to support your arts, culture and heritage-related projects? The Arts, Culture & Heritage Grant could be the answer!
This grant provides up to $5,000 to individuals or groups who are working to create, inspire and preserve within the cultural landscape of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
To apply for the Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant, you must demonstrate how your project aligns with one or more of the following priorities of the Wood Buffalo Culture Plan
- Foster a healthy environment for culture: arts and heritage.
- Further develop cultural facilities and resources.
- Support collaboration and innovation.
- Encourage diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility.
- Improve awareness of the value of culture.
Review the 2025 Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant guidelines
Download the Letter of Support template
The Community Capital Grant provides funding to registered nonprofit organizations to support the enhancement, development, or renovation of public-use facilities.
Review the 2026 Community Capital Grant guidelines and application questions.
The Community Impact Grant provides funding to registered non-profit organizations to deliver programs, projects and events that improve the quality of life for residents in the region through one of the following streams:
- Community Programs and Projects
- Community Events
Programs, projects or events should align with one or more Funding Priorities set by Council. These priorities are based on identified community needs and the evaluation of previous years' outcome measurements.
Review the 2026 Community Impact Grant guidelines and the application questions for Community Programs and Projects and Community Events.
Need help? Check out the following resources:
Community Plan on Homelessness
The Homelessness Funding Grant is for agencies delivering intensive case management, housing with support programs, outreach, prevention, diversion and permanent housing programs.
The Municipality works with the Government of Canada through Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada.
The RFI is offered annually to agencies delivering intensive case management, housing with support,
outreach, prevention, diversion and permanent supportive housing programs.
2026-2027 Homelessness Funding Grant Guidelines
Funding allocation process
The Request for Information (RFI) is offered annually to prospective applicants to submit responses to outline programs aimed at ending homelessness and to provide housing and related supportive services for individual adults/families, including those with high acuity experiencing homelessness. The administration will review the application and supporting documents to ensure eligibility in collaboration with the Homelessness Initiatives Strategic Committee (HISC). HISC is a council-appointed committee. The committee reviews the applications to ensure they align with HISC-identified priorities, Council strategic priorities and funding criteria.
HISC will make the final decisions regarding the applications. The final decisions will be presented to Council for information. Applicants will be notified of HISC decisions.
Allocation eligibility
Allocation of funding is assigned to non-profit organizations based on:
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Their ability, capacity, and knowledge in delivering of services that align with evidence-based community trends and needs.
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The Homelessness Initiatives Strategic Committee (HISC) and community priorities at the time (i.e., intensive case management, housing support programs, outreach and permanent supportive housing programs).
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The annual funding stream criteria, eligibility and directives.
Key dates and timelines
Funding is distributed annually, and the process for allocation is based on Federal and Provincial timelines each year.
General conditions
The Municipality has the authority to examine the records of successful recipients at any time to ensure that grant funds are being used in the manner originally agreed upon. Any funds not used for the project as described in the agreement may need to be returned.
The Community Sustaining Grant provides funding to registered non-profit organizations that provide strategic services aligning with three or more Funding Priorities set by the Council.
Review the 2026 Community Sustaining Grant guidelines and application questions.
Need help? Check out the following resources:
Downtown Revitalization Incentives Program
The Downtown Revitalization Incentives Program aims to help eligible businesses experience the many benefits of upgrading their building façade, interior spaces and more.
The Games Legacy Grant provides funding to support development in amateur sport, cultural activities, the arts, and residents competing at a provincial, national or international level.
The grant is funded through interest earned from the Games Legacy Reserve Fund, which was established using surplus funds from the 1985 Alberta Summer Games, 1992 Alberta Winter Games, 2003 Alberta Senior Games, and 2004 Arctic Winter Games.
Review the 2026 Games Legacy Grant guidelines and application questions.
Resources:
Municipal Facility Operating Grant
The Municipal Facility Operating Grant provides funding to registered non-profit organizations that operate and maintain municipally owned facilities. Facilities shall be operated in accordance with the Operating/Lease Agreement between the Municipality and the recipient.
General conditions
Information contained in the submitted application is part of the public Council agenda and accessible through all methods the Council agenda is available.
The granting of funds in any one call for applications does not guarantee an automatic continuation of such assistance in future years.
If funding is accepted, the Municipality has the authority to examine recipients' records at any time to ensure funds are being used in the manner originally agreed upon. Any funds not used for the project as described in the agreement may have to be returned.
Council reserves the right to allocate CIP grants in such a manner as deemed to be in the best interest of the Municipality per section 2.1.2
Grant approvals and allocations for the 2025 Community Investment Program
On Dec. 8, the Community Investment Program Approval Committee (CIPAC) approved and allocated grants totaling more than $6.95 million for local non-profit organizations. Administration also allocated Games Legacy Grant funding ($15,000) to groups, individuals and athletes.
Review the full list of grant approvals, which includes the rationale for ineligible applications.
The eligible grant application packages for each grant stream are available below:
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