Not-for-profit organizations, school boards, and playschools providing preventative social programs in Central Alberta can apply for funding from Red Deer & District Family & Community Support Services (FCSS).

FCSS Red Deer Funding Guide (pdf)

2027-2029 FCSS Grant Application Process Guidelines (pdf)

The City of Red Deer, on behalf of the Red Deer and District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board, invites eligible organizations to submit proposals for prevention based social programs through the FCSS 2027-2029 Grant Application Process.

This funding opportunity provides three-year funding for projects that support preventive social initiatives and enhance the social well- being of individuals, families and communities across the Red Deer and District FCSS region.

Eligible not-for-profit organizations, school boards and municipalities delivering prevention focused services are encouraged to apply.

The intake period opens March 4 and closes March 31, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the SmartSimple Portal and will be accepted until 4:00:59 p.m. MST on March 31, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.

FCSS funding cannot be used for services that are primarily recreational, provide direct assistance such as food or shelter, are rehabilitative in nature, or duplicate services typically delivered by government or government agencies.

Information Sessions

To support applicants, two optional information sessions will provide an overview of the funding process, application requirements, and the SmartSimple Portal (pre-registration is not required): Attend in-person or online via Microsoft Teams.

Session 1:

March 5, 2026, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Red Deer City Hall, Second Floor, Crimson Star Room
Click to join on March 5 at 10 a.m.

Meeting ID: 268 875 952 302 6
Passcode: YS2KT2Ei 

Session 2:

March 12, 2026, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Red Deer City Hall, Second Floor, Crimson Star Room
Click to join on March 12 at 1:30 p.m.

Meeting ID: 218 933 937 082 4
Passcode: sQ7ay6Uh

To start an application, go to http://reddeer.smartsimple.ca and create an account (if you do not already have one). Once you login, you will find the application in your dashboard under ‘Funding Opportunities’.  

NOTE: FCSS applications will not be available until March 4, 2026 (and will close on March 31)