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AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund

C$175,000 | Calgary and surrounding areas
Apply to start an idea in your community

Access funding and guidance to start proven ideas, designed by our community of social innovators.

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Apply with your own community project

Access funding for a community project that you have designed or already started.

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Proven ideas and funding for your community

As part of its commitment to supporting communities where it has infrastructure presence, Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched a $175,000 AWS InCommunities Fund. The goal was to inspire impactful projects that will have a positive impact across communities in Calgary and surrounding areas. Interested applicants applied for funding to launch new projects, expand existing projects or introduce one of 6 established community programs (included below) with proven positive impact in other global communities.

How it works
  • Select an idea listed below or submit your existing project and register to get your project page
  • Use your project page to complete the 30 Day Challenge
  • Submit a photo and your action plan
  • Let us know what impact you are having in your community
The Challenge
Who can apply
  • You live in Calgary or surrounding areas
  • You're passionate about have a positive impact where you live
  • You are an individual, an existing local group or a nonprofit organization
Criteria
What you get
  • Seed funding to start your selected idea
  • Free starter resource pack, technology tools, and support to get started
  • Additional impact funding, once you report back on the social impact of your active project
Free Supports

Explore proven ideas

Choose an idea to start in your community. See terms & conditions.

  • Playground for Entrepreneurs

    The Playground for Entrepreneurs is a coaching tool that supports coaches and entrepreneurs on their journey to success, in a collaborative way.

    Apply

  • Neighborhood Forest

    Growing the Indoor Forest – Building, Sharing, and Caring for Indoor Plants

    Apply

  • Little Free Pantry

    A grassroots movement of neighbors feeding neighbors through the creation of little free pantries.

    Apply

  • Books for Bright Futures

    Get beautiful Book Dash books to children in your community to bring them joy, support their health and happiness and build their future -- all you have to do is send our book files to a copy shop or printer and they will do the rest!

    Apply

  • Make Stuff Move

    This is a fully funded Mobile Maker Space classroom kit as well as an additional $250 for you.

    Apply

  • ER Teens by Earth Rangers

    Earth Rangers will guide you through identifying, planning, and executing an environmental project that will bring positive change to your community.

    Apply

Apply with your own community project

Have your own idea or existing project? Read the terms & conditions, then submit your own project for funding.

Applications close end of 1 Oct, 2024 (MDT).

12 people have already joined the
#AWSInCommunitiesCalgaryFund

Start something today

We’ve made it a priority to invest in Alberta since announcing our plans back in 2021 to launch a data centre hub in Calgary. From creating job opportunities, empowering digital transformation, upskilling the workforce, we’re proud to be having a lasting positive impact on the community. Last year’s program provided tangible benefits for over 15,000 Calgarians and residents from surrounding communities. We’re thrilled to expand our commitment this year by helping more people from all walks of life realize their full potential.”

Eric Gales
AWS Canada Managing Director

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