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Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) grant

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is a partnership between the province, municipalities and Métis Settlements that develops locally driven preventive social initiatives to enhance the well-being of individuals, families and communities.

Airdrie participates in FCSS through its Airdrie FCSS initiative by offering grants and providing supports to local eligible social preventive programs.

You may also view ‘Agency Resources’ on the Airdrie FCSS Portal.

FCSS grant eligibility

Funding is available for established not-for-profit organizations to provide evidence-based preventive social service programs and initiatives that promote and enhance well-being among children, youth, families, and communities. The focus for funding proposals is on FCSS Funding Priorities and prevention to provide support to Airdrie residents at the earliest opportunity.

Applicants must be eligible under the Family and Community Support Services Act and Regulation. Preference will be given to volunteer not-for-profit organizations registered under the Societies Act whose services are of a preventive nature, and that do one or more of the following:

Help people to develop independence, strengthen coping skills and become more resistant to crisis
Help people to develop interpersonal and group skills which enhance constructive relationships
Help people and communities to assume responsibility for decisions and actions which affect them
Provide support that helps sustain people as active participants in the community.

FCSS Funding Priorities for this grant align with Social Well-Being in the following:

Social inclusion for vulnerable populations
Positive child and youth development
Capacity to meet needs

Grants cannot be used for:

Recreation
Public health transportation
Direct assistance including money, food, clothing or shelter, to sustain an individual or family
Rehabilitation
Services provided by other government agencies

FCSS funded programs

Airdrie FCSS currently funds these programs for 2023-2025.

FCSS grant application process

The 2023-2025 FCSS funding intake period closed on June 30, 2022.

The next FCSS funding intake will take place mid-year in 2025 for the funding cycle of 2026-2028.

Airdrie FCSS applications are administered in a two-step process: the Letter of Intent and the full Application.

The Letter of Intent (LOI) helps determine a program’s basic FCSS eligibility as set out by the FCSS Act and Regulation.

Once approved by Airdrie FCSS, the full Application (form) will be made accessible. Meeting the LOI eligibility criteria and being invited to submit an Application does not guarantee program funding.

All City of Airdrie FCSS applications are submitted electronically through the Airdrie FCSS Portal and late submissions will not be considered for funding.

The following process takes place during funding intake:

Visit the Airdrie FCSS Portal and “Agency Resources” on the landing page to view guidelines and resources for the FCSS Application.
Register your Agency in the Airdrie FCSS Portal
Attend the FCSS Orientation session.
Complete and submit a Letter of Intent using the prescribed form on the Portal (See Letter of Intent & Application Guide in the Airdrie FCSS Portal, click on the link “Agency Resources” on the landing page.)
Once the LOI is approved by Airdrie FCSS – you will be provided access to the Application form. Prepare and submit your Application for FCSS funding.

FCSS Reports

Find out more about the City’s past social initiatives through the Community Social Report.