Grasslands Regional FCSS is a partnership between the Provincial Government and regional municipalities, including Brooks, Duchess, Rosemary and the County of Newell. The goal of FCSS is to help communities increase the social well-being of individuals, families and community through preventative social programs.

Before you begin your Expression of Interest it is important you review the FCSS Grant Funding FAQ to ensure you meet the funding criteria and understand the funding process. Groups are required to first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to determine their eligibility, eligible groups will then be invited to complete an application for funding. Being invited to complete an application does not guarantee FCSS funding.

Grasslands Regional FCSS offers two funding streams, Core Grant Funding and Micro-Grant Funding. Core Grant Funding EOIs for 2026 are accepted between June 15th and August 15th, 2025 and there is no maximum on the funding you can request. Micro-Grant EOIs are open all year round while funding is available and are available up to a maximum of $5,000. Please note EOI's for Micro-Grant funding must be received a minimum of 60 days prior to your anticipated program start date.

To be eligible for Core Funding organizations must be operating on a non-for-profit basis, Micro-Grant Funding is available to all Civil Societies that align with the FCSS mandate. Funded programs must benefit those living within Brooks, Duchess, Rosemary and/or the County of Newell. Funded programs must not support any directly religious or political causes. FCSS does not fund leisure and recreation-based programs. For more details on ineligible programs please refer to the FAQ Document.

For more information, please contact Victoria Muhlbeier, with Grasslands Regional FCSS.

Phone: 403-362-4549
Email: victoria@grasslandsregionalfcss.com

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