Foundation grants for youth programs in Alberta, 2026–27

Youth funders differ on age limits, minimum requests and how soon you can reapply. Here's what's open or coming up, with each funder's rules as published. Checked 22 October 2026. Confirm on each funder's page before applying.

Calgary Foundation, Neighbour Grants

(Calgary and area)

• Timing: Next deadline November 9, 2026, with results in early December. 2027 deadlines are announced in late fall.
• Amounts: Up to $10,000.
• Watch out: Charities must use a community-development approach, with real leadership roles for people from the community. Talk to staff before applying.
• Source: calgaryfoundation.org (Neighbour Grants)

Calgary Foundation, Community Grants

(Calgary and area)

• Timing: Spring 2027 opens in January and closes mid-February. Exact dates are posted nearer the time.
• Amounts: Requests from $10,000 to $200,000, so smaller requests don't qualify here.
• Watch out: Excludes annual events, academic research, school requests (with limited exceptions), programs requiring religious participation, and groups with a Community Grant final report due in the last 12 months.
• Source: calgaryfoundation.org (Community Grants and general guidelines)

Calgary Flames Foundation, Community Grant Program

(Southern Alberta)

• Timing: Applications open March 1 to April 1 each year. Notification by June 1.
• Amounts: Up to $100,000. The average is $25,000.
• Fit: "Helping Kids Play and Prosper": health and wellness, education and grassroots sport for youth.
• Watch out: Registered charities only. Past recipients wait two years before reapplying.
• Source: calgaryflamesfoundation.com

Canada Post Community Foundation

(national)

• Timing: The 2027 application opens February 8, 2027 and closes February 26, 2027 (2:00 p.m. ET). Decisions July to August 2027.
• Amounts: Small project grants up to $5,000. Project grants for projects valued at up to $25,000.
• Fit: New or expanded services for children and youth up to age 21.
• Watch out: Events and conferences are excluded. Part of the page still shows 2026 dates, so go by the 2027 schedule.
• Source: canadapost-postescanada.ca (Community Foundation application)

TELUS Friendly Future Foundation

(national, with Alberta community boards)

• Timing: The 2026 cycle has concluded. The 2027 opening isn't announced yet, but you can sign up on its site to be notified.
• Amounts: Single-year grants up to $20,000.
• Fit: Health or education programs for youth up to age 29 facing obstacles. Apply to the right regional board (Calgary and Southern Alberta, or Edmonton and Northern Alberta).
• Source: friendlyfuture.com (apply for funding)

Edmonton Community Foundation, Community Grants

(Greater Edmonton)

• Timing: The fall 2026 round has closed. The spring 2027 dates aren't stated yet.
• Amounts: Up to $50,000, or up to $80,000 if you received and reported on a Community Grant in the past five years.
• Watch out: No overdue final reports. Excludes annual events, research and programs requiring religious participation.
• Source: ecf.ca (Community Grant guidelines, fall 2026)

Stollery Charitable Foundation

(Edmonton and Kamloops)

• Timing: Spring 2027 letters of inquiry are due January 22, 2027, after a first conversation with the executive director.
• Source: stollerycharitablefoundation.org

The pattern to notice

Check three things first: the age limit (21 for Canada Post, 29 for TELUS), the minimum request ($10,000 for Calgary Foundation Community Grants) and any wait period after a past grant (two years for the Flames Foundation).