Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Grant Program

Sturgeon County recognizes that volunteer community associations are vital to the health, well‐being and social development of the community. Each year, Sturgeon County Council allocates a pre-determined amount of money to financially assist community non-profit, volunteer services agencies, and organizations that support locally driven preventative social initiatives that enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. 

Projects/Services must promote, encourage, and facilitate:

• The involvement of volunteers;
• Efficient and effective use of resources;
• Co‐operation and coordination with allied service agencies;
• The development of stronger communities;
• Citizen participation in planning, delivery and the governance of the program and of services provided under the program;
• Be of a preventive nature;
• Help people develop independence & coping skills;
• An awareness of social needs;
• Interpersonal and group skills;
• Help people & communities assume responsibility for decisions & actions which affect them, provide support that helps sustain people as active participants in the community

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)