Apply for Beltline Community Investment Fund (Canada)

Deadline: 14-Sep-26

The Beltline Community Investment Fund (BCIF) provides grants to support capital projects that improve public spaces and infrastructure within Calgary’s Beltline area. The fund was established to facilitate and finance improvements to the Beltline through investments in public realm infrastructure and enhancements that benefit residents and visitors. Approximately $1,400,000 is available for new capital projects that contribute to public space improvements and leverage investment in projects located on public lands or within public rights-of-way.

About the Beltline Community Investment Fund

The Beltline Community Investment Fund supports improvements to Calgary’s Beltline area by investing in public realm infrastructure and public space enhancements. The fund is intended to support capital projects that improve the quality, accessibility, design, and functionality of public spaces for both residents and visitors. Projects must be physically located within the defined Beltline area and should demonstrate how the proposed improvements contribute to broader community objectives. How Much Funding Is Available? Approximately $1,400,000 is available for new capital projects through the Beltline Community Investment Fund. Funding is intended to help leverage investments in projects located: - On public lands. - Within public rights-of-way. - In the defined Beltline area of Calgary. Projects should contribute directly to improvements in public spaces and infrastructure. What Projects Are Supported? BCIF supports a range of capital projects focused on improving public spaces and the public realm.

Eligible project areas include:

- Public open space design. - Public open space redevelopment. - Public open space enhancement. - Streetscape improvements. - Mobility enhancements. - Implementation of urban design strategies. - Public art located on public land. - Acquisition of public open space. Projects should provide public benefits and contribute to the improvement of the Beltline area. Public Open Space Improvements The fund supports projects that create, redevelop, enhance, or improve public open spaces within the Beltline. These investments can help strengthen the quality and usability of public areas for residents and visitors while contributing to the broader public realm. Streetscape and Mobility Improvements BCIF also supports capital projects focused on streetscapes and mobility. Eligible projects may include improvements that enhance the public realm along streets or strengthen mobility within the Beltline area. Projects should be located on public lands or within public rights-of-way. Urban Design and Public Art The fund can support the implementation of urban design strategies that contribute to the improvement of public spaces. It can also support public art on public land, provided the project meets the fund’s eligibility requirements. These investments can contribute to the visual, cultural, and physical quality of Calgary’s Beltline. Who Can Apply? Eligible applicants must be incorporated organisations with the appropriate organisational status and capacity to deliver capital projects.

Eligible applicants include:

- Non-profit organizations. - Societies. - Other incorporated organizations. Applicants must have a proven track record of delivering similar projects and must operate within Calgary’s city limits. Project Location Requirements Projects must meet specific location requirements to qualify for BCIF support.

Eligible projects must:

- Be physically located within the Beltline area. - Be located on public lands or public rights-of-way. - Contribute to public space or public realm improvements. - Demonstrate community support. - Align with key City plans and policies. Projects located outside the defined Beltline area are not eligible under the fund. Community Support and City Alignment Applicants must demonstrate community support for their proposed projects. Projects must also align with relevant City of Calgary plans and policies. This ensures that BCIF investments contribute to broader planning and public-space objectives for the Beltline area. What Projects Are Not Eligible? Certain projects and expenses are excluded from BCIF funding.

Ineligible projects include:

- Operating costs that are unrelated to capital projects. - Projects that benefit only private interests. - Requirements that developers are already required to complete. - Projects that have previously received BCIF funding for two consecutive years. Applicants should ensure that their proposals focus on eligible capital improvements that provide clear public benefits. Focus on Public Benefit The Beltline Community Investment Fund is designed to support projects that benefit the wider community rather than individual private interests. Projects should demonstrate how their proposed improvements will enhance public spaces, infrastructure, mobility, streetscapes, or other aspects of the public realm within the Beltline. Why the Beltline Community Investment Fund Matters Public spaces and infrastructure play an important role in creating attractive, accessible, and functional urban neighbourhoods. By investing in capital projects within Calgary’s Beltline area, BCIF helps support improvements that can benefit residents and visitors while strengthening the area’s public realm. The fund also aims to leverage additional investment in projects located on public lands and within public rights-of-way. Key Facts About the Beltline Community Investment Fund

- Fund: Beltline Community Investment Fund (BCIF)

- Total available: Approximately $1,400,000

- Location: Calgary’s Beltline area

- Funding type: Capital project funding

- Eligible applicants: Non-profit organizations, societies, and other incorporated organizations

- Applicant location: Organisations operating within Calgary’s city limits

- Project location: Public lands or public rights-of-way within the Beltline

- Priority areas: Public open spaces,