Upcoming

AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund

C$175,000 | Calgary and surrounding areas

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.
This fund has closed for applications. You can still start ideas without funding, or check for other live funds in your area.

  • 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.

  • Neighborhood Forest

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

  • Little Free Pantry

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

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • Make Stuff Move

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

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