The City of Calgary: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Calgary, AB · grants and contributions register · Calgary Centre

The City of Calgary: federal grants and contributions: 63 agreements; $62.6M value; 7 departments; 17 programs.

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63agreements
$62.6Mvalue
7departments
17programs

Largest agreements

Natural Infrastructure - Urban Forest Canopy Expansion$28.5Mvalue2024start2029end

This project advances the Government of Canada commitment to plant an additional two billion new trees over the next 10 years as part of a broader approach to nature-based climate solutions.

City of Calgary BSCF$6.9Mvalue2023start2026end

The purpose of this contribution is to provide funding to support local initiatives that will have their own unique objectives and include programming that is new as well as enhancements to existing programming as defined under BSCF to address gun and gang violence in Calgary.

PC0005457$4.1Mvalue2023start2027end

Establish a centre for SMEs to test and showcase technology in municipal operations

Building local Internet Child Exploitation unit capacity in Alberta to combat child sexual exploitation online$3.0Mvalue2024start2027end

The objective of this project is to increase capacity of local internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Units in Alberta. Funding will be used for staffing detective positions and the purchase and/or lease of equipment and technological tools.

Supporting Canada Task Force 2 Operations$1.7Mvalue2024start2027end

To contribute to the maintenance of Canada's Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR) Task Force's capabilities across Canada, this project will support the continued classification maintenance of Canada Task Force 2 (CANTF2), based in Calgary, Alberta, as a heavy urban search and rescue and all hazards response team. The Canada Task Force 2 funding allocation continues in alignment with the Public Safety Canda and team priorities to:  Strengthen fundamental HUSAR capability in CANTF2, foster interoperability and with other Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams nationally to continue to advance eq

Supporting Canada Task Force 2 Operations$1.5Mvalue2024start2027end

Canada Task Force 2 (CANTF-2) will continue to invest in the development and maintenance of the skills, equipment and experience required to respond to large-scale incidents in Alberta and across Canada. Working alongside partners across the country and across the Search and Rescue (SAR) Continuum, CANTF2 will continue building a robust Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) response network that is aligned, coordinated, consistent, and ready to respond when needed.

000019720$1.5Mvalue2021start2021end

Enable Calgary business adaptation and downtown winter experiences during COVID-19

Calgary Local Immigration Partnership (CLIP)$1.2Mvalue2025start2028end
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Supporting Canada Task Force 2 Operations$1.2Mvalue2022start2024end

The project will see CANTF2 more effectively equipped to respond to disasters through lifecycle replacement of outdated technology and equipment, and investment in new technologies and equipment to expand operational readiness. The project will support CANTF2 in training exercises to improve response times and interoperability with other HUSAR teams.

Calgary Parking EV Charger Implementation Project$890Kvalue2025start2027end

The purpose of this agreement is to increase awareness, availability and use of lower carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada by supporting the installation of 66 electric vehicle chargers in Alberta.

000023144$750Kvalue2022start2023end

Improve Pedestrian Skywalk Accessibility in Calgary, AB - Budget 2021

Agreement$615Kvalue2009start–end
000022887$562Kvalue2022start2023end

Install a bike pump track in Calgary, AB - Budget 2021

Agreement$501Kvalue2010start–end
Agreement$500Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$500Kvalue2016start–end
000022972$488Kvalue2022start2023end

Expand and improve seasonal restaurant patio spaces throughout Calgary, AB - Budget 2021

000014282$486Kvalue2016start2017end

Renovate Frank McCool Arena in Calgary

The City of Calgary$420Kvalue2025start2026end

Sacree Fleet EV Hub & Water Centre Parkade Electrification

000022955$399Kvalue2022start2024end

Install pathways in three northeast communities in Calgary, AB - Budget 2021

000022944$385Kvalue2022start2024end

Build a cycling path connecting Montgomery to river paths in Calgary, AB - Budget 2021

000022943$375Kvalue2022start2023end

Plant native species and paint murals along roadway in Calgary, AB - Budget 2021

Building Energy Benchmarking Program$347Kvalue2019start2021end

This project is to improve energy efficiency in Canada's commercial/institutional building sector.

Agreement$329Kvalue2009start–end
000022954$316Kvalue2022start2024end

Upgrade parks to include Indigenous elements in Calgary, AB - Budget 2021

You, Me and Electric Mobility$300Kvalue2024start2026end

This project promotes greater awareness among Canadians of light-duty electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

22967$299Kvalue2022start2023end

Install a new pathway in the community of Coventry Hills in Calgary, AB - Budget 2021

Agreement$294Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$289Kvalue2009start–end
000022967$269Kvalue2022start2024end

Install a new pathway in the community of Coventry Hills in Calgary, AB - Budget 2021

Designing and Developing a Community-based Plan for Settlement Service Delivery and Funding in Calgary$262Kvalue2022start2023end
Designing and Developing a Community-based Plan for Settlement Service Delivery and Funding in Calgary$262Kvalue2022start2023end
Designing and Developing a Community-based Plan for Settlement Service Delivery and Funding in Calgary$262Kvalue2022start2024end
Agreement$250Kvalue2013start–end
2022 Papal Visit - Contribution Agreement with the City of Calgary$225Kvalue2022start2023end

The purpose of this Contribution Agreement is for Canada to reimburse the Recipient for incremental security costs incurred by the Recipient and its policing partners (any police service other than the RCMP) to ensure security for the 2022 Papal Visit.

Agreement$225Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$200Kvalue2009start–end
Agreement$176Kvalue2010start–end
Agreement$161Kvalue2009start–end
Digital Home Energy Label Program Enhancement$156Kvalue2023start2025end

The objective of this project is to enhance The City of Calgary's Home Energy Label Program by updating and refining the digital label methodology, developing a comprehensive disclosure strategy, while fostering regional collaboration and knowledge sharing for a wider national impact.

Departments

Natural Resources Canada8agreements$30.8Mvalue5programs
  • Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
  • Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program
  • Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
  • Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative
  • Contributions in support of Transportation and Alternative Fuels Program

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Public Safety Canada6agreements$14.6Mvalue4programs
  • (BSCF) Building Safer Communities Fund
  • (HUSAR) Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Program
  • (CPCSOC) Contribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime
  • (MIESCF) Major International Event Security Cost Framework

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Prairies Economic Development Canada14agreements$8.3Mvalue2programs
  • Western Diversification Program
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation

All grants from Prairies Economic Development Canada

Western Economic Diversification Canada18agreements$6.2Mvalue2programs
  • Western Diversification Program
  • Community Infrastructure Program

All grants from Western Economic Diversification Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada4agreements$2.0Mvalue1programs
Employment and Social Development Canada11agreements$363Kvalue3programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • 0
  • Youth - Summer Career Placements

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Transport Canada2agreements$344Kvalue1programs
  • Program to Advance Transportation Innovation (PATI)

All grants from Transport Canada

Years

20253agreements$2.5Mvalue2programs
  • Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program
  • Settlement
20245agreements$35.0Mvalue4programs
  • Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
  • (HUSAR) Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Program
  • (CPCSOC) Contribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime
  • Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative
20234agreements$11.4Mvalue4programs
  • (BSCF) Building Safer Communities Fund
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
  • Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program
202221agreements$6.4Mvalue5programs
  • Western Diversification Program
  • (HUSAR) Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Program
  • Settlement
  • (MIESCF) Major International Event Security Cost Framework
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20211agreements$1.5Mvalue1programs
  • Western Diversification Program
20202agreements$138Kvalue2programs
  • Contributions in support of Transportation and Alternative Fuels Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20191agreements$347Kvalue1programs
  • Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
20181agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
  • Program to Advance Transportation Innovation (PATI)
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20164agreements$1.8Mvalue1programs
  • Community Infrastructure Program
20151agreements$225Kvalue0programs
    20132agreements$344Kvalue0programs
      20121agreements$27.6Kvalue1programs
      • 0
      20111agreements$32.3Kvalue1programs
      • 0
      20102agreements$677Kvalue0programs
        200910agreements$2.0Mvalue1programs
        • 0
        20082agreements$75.2Kvalue1programs
        • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
        20071agreements$73.2Kvalue1programs
        • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
        20061agreements$63.6Kvalue1programs
        • Youth - Summer Career Placements

        Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.