The 2021 application period is now open!

The Co-op Community Spaces Program was established to improve community health and well-being by building places for Western Canadians to come together, build social connections and enable community development.

Projects can apply for between $25,000 and $150,000 in capital funding in three categories:
Recreation - Providing enhanced recreation spaces in the community. Examples: recreation centres, playgrounds.
Environmental Conservation - Preservation of natural spaces in the community. Examples: green spaces, interpretive centres.
Urban Agriculture - Small-scale agriculture initiatives in both rural and urban spaces. Examples: community gardens, food education facilities.

Eligibility

Applicants eligible for funding include:
• Registered charities under the Canada Revenue Agency with valid registration numbers;
• Registered non-profit organizations under their provincial government with proof of registration (e.g. letters of incorporation);
• Non-profit organizations partnered with their municipal government who will accept funding and issue receipts on their behalf;
• Community service co-operatives.

Projects eligible for funding must:
• Be available and accessible for community use;
• Align with one of the three funding categories (recreation, environmental conservation or urban agriculture);
• Be completed within two years;
• Be a capital project;
• Be located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba;
• Provide the opportunity for permanent signage.

Projects ineligible for funding include:
• Those that support religious or politically affiliated organizations;
• Those that will have adverse environmental impacts;
• Those that are third-party fundraising campaigns.

Deadline for applications is Monday, March 1, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. CST.

For more information or to apply, visit communityspaces.ca