Action Grants

Overview of the Action Grants program:

Offered through the Federation of Calgary Communities in partnership with Lloyd Sadd Insurance Brokers, the Lloyd Sadd Insurance Action Grants are designed to assist Calgary community organizations in mitigating risks, increasing safety, and strengthening their capacity to manage operations. These microgrants support initiatives that help non-profits, community associations, and social recreation groups address safety concerns, reduce liability exposure, and improve compliance with insurance standards and best practices. The program recognizes that even small investments can lead to meaningful improvements in community risk management and safety. Funding can be used for safety upgrades to facilities, minor equipment purchases, volunteer training, developing policies and procedures, or conducting safety audits. The program is intentionally simple and accessible, with a short application and flexible use of funds, making it ideal for grassroots organizations with limited budgets. The grant serves as a proactive insurance-related support tool and encourages community groups to take small, actionable steps that contribute to long-term sustainability. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and are typically approved within weeks of submission. While the grant is modest in size, it offers a valuable opportunity for community organizations to address immediate safety or risk concerns, often in ways that may not be funded by other programs.

Benefits of the Action Grants program:

• Encourages proactive risk management in community spaces
• Increases safety and reduces liability for small organizations
• Supports organizational capacity-building
• Quick application and fast review process
• Ideal for small but impactful projects
• Builds awareness of insurance best practices
• Enhances community confidence and volunteer preparedness
• Offers practical support where other grants may not apply

Eligibility criteria of the Action Grants program:

• To qualify, applicants must:
• Be a Calgary-based community association or social recreation group
• Be a member of the Federation of Calgary Communities
• Have a clear, actionable plan for how the funds will reduce risk or increase safety
• Propose a specific, tangible activity or improvement (e.g., signage, safety equipment, policy development, training)
• Demonstrate alignment with insurance best practices or risk reduction goals
• Complete a simple application including a brief project description and budget
• Agree to provide a short summary report upon project completion