Community Facility Enhancement Program- Large

Overview of the Community Facility Enhancement Program- Large program:

CFEP Large aims to foster healthy, vibrant communities across Alberta by supporting non-profit organizations in developing and improving public-use facilities. Eligible projects include the acquisition, construction, renovation, or expansion of facilities that serve arts, cultural, heritage, recreational, or sport purposes. The program operates on a matching basis, requiring applicants to contribute an amount equal to or exceeding the CFEP grant request towards the project's expenses. Matching resources can include cash, donated labor, equipment, or materials. The program has a two-step application process: an Expression of Interest (EOI) followed by an invitation to submit a full application for eligible projects. The EOI submission deadline is typically in mid-May, with invitations to apply issued by mid-June. Projects must be completed within 30 months from the date the grant agreement is signed.

Benefits of the Community Facility Enhancement Program- Large program:

• CFEP Large supports the development and enhancement of public-use community facilities, thereby promoting community engagement, cultural enrichment, and recreational opportunities. By providing substantial financial assistance, the program helps extend the lifespan of facilities and stimulates economic activity within communities.

Eligibility criteria of the Community Facility Enhancement Program- Large program:

• The Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Large has detailed eligibility requirements:
• Eligible Applicants
• Non-profit organizations or registered charities under the following Acts:
• Albertas Societies Act
• Albertas Libraries Act
• Albertas Agricultural Societies Act
• Part 9 of the Companies Act
• Canadas Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
• Federal Income Tax Act (charities section)
• Indigenous communities, including First Nations and Metis Settlements.
• Ineligible Applicants
• Municipalities and their affiliates.
• For-profit organizations and businesses.
• Organizations providing services primarily for private sector benefit.
• Schools, universities, colleges, or other educational institutions.
• Applicants with overdue or incomplete grant reporting for any government funding.
• Eligible Projects
• Projects must enhance, construct, acquire, renovate, or expand public-use community facilities that serve purposes such as:
• Arts and culture
• Recreation and sports
• Heritage and community engagement
• Ineligible Projects
• Private-use or restricted-access facilities.
• Projects primarily for the commercial or private sector.
• Projects for debt repayment, operational expenses, or gaming activities.