In addition to being awarded funding, every applicant that applies to start or expand an idea in their community will receive a range of supports including:

• A starter guide for your chosen project


• Free tech tools & website to help get your project started and manage your group


• Advice & support via email & Zoom

The AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund is open to existing groups and individuals (once they form a team) to start new projects, or expand an existing project, in their community.

The project must address one or more of the following themes:

• STEM/STEAM Education


• Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability


• Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (emphasis on Truth and Reconciliation (Indigenous))


• Homelessness & Food Insecurity


• Health & Well-being

Examples of eligible groups include schools, universities, colleges, daycares, hospitals and hospital rehabilitation centers, mental health facilities, community gardens, neighborhood groups, senior citizen centers, and community centers.

The project must take place in Calgary or surrounding areas.

There is a total fund of $175,000 available to help support communities to start a new project or expand an existing project. Each applicant who successfully completes a 30 Day Challenge and an Impact Challenge will receive funding to help get their selected project off the ground.

• Scheduling a 15 min call with one of the ChangeX team


• Recruiting 4 people to join your team


• Hosting a casual kick-off virtual meeting


• Sharing a team photo (screenshot from virtual meeting) & a short action plan