FCSS Funding

The County’s Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) program provides funding to non-profit organizations that enhance the social well-being of individuals and families.

The program currently funds child and youth programs, family life enrichment courses, senior’s programs, information and referral programs, and other preventive social support programs.

Available Funding

There are three funding opportunities available: 

• General FCSS Funding Large ($10,000 and over) Closed.
  • This funding is for on-going programs that address local needs through established programming and proven outcomes. 
• General FCSS Funding Small (under $10,000) Closed.
  • This funding is for on-going programs that address local needs through established programming and proven outcomes. 
• Special Project Funding ($7,500 and under) DEADLINE EXTENDED to February 28, 2025.
  • This type of funding is for one-time, short term or pilot projects. 
  • To apply, use the application and budget template links below.
  • Funding will be approved in March, 2025.

Funding for programs starting January 1 or later of the subsequent year and must be spent in the same year.

No applications are accepted once all funding has been allocated. 

Application, Budget and Report Templates

• FCSS Rocky View County 2025 Funding Application and Report
• FCSS Rocky View County 2025 Program Budget

Eligibility Requirements

All applicants must be a registered non-profit that serves Rocky View County residents. Individuals or for-profit groups and businesses cannot apply for funding. 

Funding cannot be used for: 

• recreation; 
• public health transportation; 
• direct assistance, including money, food, clothing or shelter, to sustain an individual or family; 
• rehabilitation; or 
• duplication of services provided by other government agencies. 

Application Requirements

Applications must fall within one or more of the following criteria:

• help people develop independence, strengthen coping skills and become more resistant to crisis;
• help people to develop an awareness of social needs;
• help people develop interpersonal and group skills which enhance constructive relationships among people;
• help people and communities to assume responsibility for decisions and actions which affect them;
• promote, encourage and facilitate the involvement of volunteers.
• provide supports that help sustain people as active participants in the community.

Application Timeline for 2025 General FCSS Funding Large and Small

• August 29, 2024. Application submitted 
• September to November. Application reviewed for completeness, eligibility, and are in accordance with the County’s FCSS Bylaw C-7387-2023, (PDF). 
• December. Decisions are communicated. 
• January 2025. A Memorandum of Understanding is signed, and first quarterly payment is issued to successful applicants. Quarterly payments are then made in April, July, and October. 
• January 2026. Program/Project report to be completed and submitted to the FCSS Coordinator. 

Special Project Funding 

The process for Special Project Funding applications is similar; however, the timelines are dependent on when the application is received. Only one cheque for the total amount is issued. 

All applications must be in accordance with the Rocky View County FCSS Strategy and are screened to ensure: 

1. Meet FCSS Act and Regulation including prevention; 
2. Align with our vision/mission/values; 
3. Consider the impact on our stakeholders, partners, and the overall social well- being of the County; 
4. Bring people together and builds social capital; 
5. Use research based best practices; 
6. Are evidence based; 
7. Are consistent with past successes; 
8. Position us well for the future.