Civic Partners funding
The City of Calgary’s Civic Partners are defined under the Investing in Partnerships Policy. The City invests in these organization to deliver effective programs and services in targeted areas, develop and advance strategies, and construct and manage assets. City funding for Civic Partners is listed in the tables below and includes the actual Council-approved operating and capital funding for the previous year, and the approved budget for current year funding.
Funding process: Operating and capital investments in Civic Partners are approved by Council during the budget process and are subject to adjustments by Council. Annually, Civic Partners report to the Community Development Committee.
Funded Organizations
Civic Partners - Operating funding
*At least 75% of the funds provided to Calgary Arts Development are distributed to Calgary’s arts and culture sector through a variety of grant programs. Learn more at http://www.calgaryartsdevelopment.com
**OCIF’s operating budget is funded through interest earned on the OCIF Reserve.
Civic Partners - Capital funding
Civic Partners – Community Safety Grant
| Organization | Funding one-time grant |
|---|---|
| Calgary Public Library Board | $750,000 |
| Contemporary Calgary Arts Society | $207,499 |
| Arts Commons | $185,955 |
| The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (formerly Fort Calgary) | $130,000 |
| Lindsay Park Sports Society (MNP Community & Sport Centre) | $85,000 |
| Calgary Convention Centre Authority (Calgary TELUS Convention Centre) | $484,400 |
| Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research | $50,000 |
Please visit our news release for more information on the Civic Partner Community Safety Grant.