Requirements To be considered for funding, each Initiative application must demonstrate or certify that the proposed project:
- Is innovative.
- Addresses a current learning need in the community and takes place within a year of approval.
- Is for Calgarians at least eighteen years of age and takes place within the city.
- Is non-sectarian in nature.
- Is not for professional development (maintaining or upgrading the competence of skilled workers or training specifically related to current employment).
- Is offered by a legally constituted non-profit organization or non-profit educational institution.
- Has current liability insurance (include a copy with the application).
- Has administrative costs that do not exceed 20% of the budget, is cost effective and uses funds reasonably.
- Does not receive other funding from Alberta Advanced Education’s Community Adult Learning Program.
- Does not use grant dollars for the purchase of capital equipment or other assets.
- Does and will continue to comply with the requirements and general terms identified in this document. A signed copy of the “Declaration and Authorization” must be included with the application.
Learning opportunities developed and/or piloted with Initiative Funding must:
- Be for learners with financial barriers. Individuals who do not have financial barriers cannot be subsidized or supported with Calgary Learns funds.
- Be non-credit and part-time (generally less than 20 hours per week and 100 hours per course).
- Have learner success criteria and measurements.
- Have staff with the relevant expertise and resources to assist the learners.
- Not duplicate local programs supported by Alberta Human Resources and Employment.
