Not-for-profit organizations and charities · Calgary, Alberta
Calgary Zoological Society
- Total value
- $13.6M
- Agreements
- 23
- Programs
- 7
- First and latest
- 2006–2026
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026. Agreements under programs that mostly fund individuals are not listed under any name.
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Applying for the same funding? Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (applications accepted any time); Canada Summer Jobs Program (apply through the funder’s page; no deadline stated); Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects (not taking applications now). Deadlines, who can apply and who else got it.
By program
| Program | Department | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Diversification Program | Prairies Economic Development Canada | 4 | $5.3M |
| Canada Cultural Spaces Fund | Canadian Heritage | 1 | $3M |
| Youth - Canada Summer Jobs | Employment and Social Development Canada | 7 | $1.3M |
| Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants | Employment and Social Development Canada | 1 | $100K |
| Youth - Summer Career Placements | Employment and Social Development Canada | 1 | $55K |
| Enabling Accessibility Funds (EAF) - Youth | Employment and Social Development Canada | 4 | $35K |
| Enabling Accessibility Funds - Youth | Employment and Social Development Canada | 1 | $11K |
Plus 4 agreements ($3.8M) where the department did not name a program.
By year
Funding by the year agreements started.
* 2026 so far: agreements starting by Oct 2026. Departments publish each quarter after it ends, so the latest months fill in later.
Show the numbers
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | $55K |
| 2007 | 1 | $46K |
| 2008 | 0 | $0 |
| 2009 | 0 | $0 |
| 2010 | 0 | $0 |
| 2011 | 0 | $0 |
| 2012 | 0 | $0 |
| 2013 | 0 | $0 |
| 2014 | 1 | $2.1M |
| 2015 | 0 | $0 |
| 2016 | 1 | $41K |
| 2017 | 1 | $35K |
| 2018 | 1 | $63K |
| 2019 | 3 | $201K |
| 2020 | 0 | $0 |
| 2021 | 2 | $3.4M |
| 2022 | 7 | $5.9M |
| 2023 | 2 | $105K |
| 2024 | 2 | $1.6M |
| 2025 | 0 | $0 |
| 2026* | 1 | $11K |
Agreements
Newest first.
| Start | Program | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Enabling Accessibility Funds - YouthEmployment and Social Development Canada | Wild Welcome: Transforming Zoo Seating for All ExplorersGrant | $10,823 |
| Nov 2024 | Program not namedEnvironment and Climate Change Canada | Contribution | $1,562,992 |
| Mar 2024 | Enabling Accessibility Funds (EAF) - YouthEmployment and Social Development Canada | Grant | $10,000 |
| Mar 2023 | Enabling Accessibility Fund - GrantsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – Small Projects Component EAF 2022Grant | $100,000 |
| Feb 2023 | Enabling Accessibility Funds (EAF) - YouthEmployment and Social Development Canada | Door Upgrade for Visitor Entry to Zoo CafeGrant | $4,775 |
| Aug 2022 | Western Diversification ProgramPrairies Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $2,000,000 |
| Aug 2022 | Western Diversification ProgramPrairies Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $2,000,000 |
| Aug 2022 | Western Diversification ProgramPrairies Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $500,000 |
| May 2022 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | The Calgary ZooContribution | $665,420 |
| Mar 2022 | Enabling Accessibility Funds (EAF) - YouthEmployment and Social Development Canada | Purchasing Sensory Items and Assistive Devices to Improve Visitor ExperienceGrant | $10,000 |
| Mar 2022 | Enabling Accessibility Funds (EAF) - YouthEmployment and Social Development Canada | Constructing an Accessible Bathroom for Zoo Staff and VolunteersGrant | $10,000 |
| Feb 2022 | Western Diversification ProgramPrairies Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $750,000 |
| Apr 2021 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $430,695 |
| Apr 2021 | Canada Cultural Spaces FundCanadian Heritage | Canadian Wilds RedevelopmentContribution | $3,000,000 |
| Apr 2019 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Other transfer payment | $47,773 |
| Mar 2019 | Program not namedEnvironment and Climate Change Canada | Contribution | $26,750 |
| Mar 2019 | Program not namedEnvironment and Climate Change Canada | Contribution | $126,158 |
| Apr 2018 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $62,597 |
| Apr 2017 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Calgary ZooContribution | $34,926 |
| May 2016 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $40,845 |
| Jun 2014 | Program not namedEnvironment and Climate Change Canada | Contribution | $2,100,000 |
| May 2007 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $45,608 |
| May 2006 | Youth - Summer Career PlacementsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $54,593 |