Co-op Community Spaces

As western Canadians, we have to make the most of every chance we get to go outside and enjoy the spaces that bring us together.

Co-op Community Spaces has been developed to help protect, beautify and improve spaces across Western Canada. In keeping with our ongoing commitment to invest in the communities we serve, Co-op will contribute up to $2 million to help support projects that improve the places Canadians meet, play, learn and share.

27 projects | $2 million | Up to $150K/project

In 2017, celebrate Canada and the places that bring communities together. Co-op is supporting 27 community projects across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Funding 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 community agricultural initiatives in both rural and urban spaces

Examples: community gardens, food education facilities

Apply for Funding

2018 Funding

$2M will be awarded across Western Canada in 2018. Individual projects are eligible to apply for $25,000 – $150,000

Application Period

The 2018 application period will be open February 1 - March 1, 2018.

Please direct questions or inquiries to communityspaces@fcl.crs.

Eligibility

Projects eligible for funding must:

be a registered non-profit, registered charitable organization or a community service co-operative
be a capital project located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba
be completed in two years
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
those that are led solely by municipal governments and do not have a charitable or non-profit partner (Local non-profits and charities partnering with their local municipality must apply on behalf of the project.)

Program Recipients

The Co-op Community Spaces Program is helping build and support communities across Western Canada. To date, Co-op has donated nearly $4.5 million to 64 projects.

Community Spaces Funding Recipients