Grants

Grant details

Applicants may apply for the Arts and Culture grant (suggested up to $2,000) for arts and culture-related projects, programs and special events taking place in the Leduc County region.

Applicants may apply for the Recreation and Sport grant (suggested up to $2,000) for recreation and sports related projects, programs and special events taking place within the four regional recreation zones: Town of New Sarepta, Town of Calmar, Town of Thorsby and Village of Warburg).

Applications to both grant opportunities (combined suggested up to $4,000) may be considered. The applications must be for a different project, program or special event.

Applications for the Operating Assistance grant (suggested up to $1,000) will not be eligible for the Arts and Culture or the Recreation and Sports grants. 

All grant applications must meet the funding and eligibility requirements and may not receive the full funding amounts requested.

Eligibility

Grant funding must meet the following criteria

• Applicants may be a charitable, non-profit society including those registered under the Societies Act, Libraries Act or Agricultural Societies Act.
• Non-registered individuals or groups may apply providing they abide by the rules and conditions provided by Leduc County.
• Projects, programs and special events must be publicly advertised and available to residents of Leduc County.
• Applicants must provide all details in the grant application, including an operating grant or project, program or event budget information.  

Ineligible organizations

• Municipalities.
• For-profit organizations. 
• Facilities or programs that already receive operating assistance, or special event, project or program funding from Leduc County.
• Organizations, facilities or programs that already receive funding through the recreation cost-share agreements between Leduc County and the Village of Warburg, the towns of Thorsby, Calmar and Devon, and the cities of Beaumont and Leduc. 
• Religious organizations, unless engaged in a significant project that benefits the entire community.
• Any organization or group that is not in good standing with Leduc County may be ineligible for funding. 
• Organizations with an outstanding final report form for a grant from a previous year.

Ineligible expenses

• Wages to support individuals.
• Fundraising or administration costs.
• Travel costs.
• Projects, programs and special event costs that are already funded through the school board.
• Retroactive projects, programs and special event costs.
• Renovations.

Application process

• Organization's most recent financial statement.
• Current list of board or committee members.

• Plan for recognizing Leduc County as a funding organization (see Funding guidelines and recognition of sponsorship).

Note:
• Incomplete applications submitted without the above information will not be eligible.

Assessment criteria

All eligible applicants will be reviewed by the Leduc County Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee using, but not limited to, the following criteria:

• The project, program or special event provides community value, encourages arts or culture, physical activity and increased inclusion to participants in sports and recreation.
• New or expanded opportunities for residents to participate in programs, services or special event.
• Contributes to quality of life, community engagement and community development to Leduc County residents.
• Viability and sustainability of the initiative.
• Organizational competence.

Funding guidelines and sponsorship recognition

Funding guidelines

Community groups receiving funds from the Community Association grant program must adhere to the grant funding guidelines. They must:

• Demonstrate they meet the assessment criteria and fully complete an application form.
• Funds must be spent between January 1 to December 31, 2025, unless otherwise approved by Leduc County.
• Submit a final report form to Leduc County no later than 60 days following the completion of the project, program or special event, unless otherwise approved by Leduc County.
• You can find the final report forms for 2024 below.

Sponsorship recognition

The grant funding guidelines require recognition of Leduc County as a sponsor of the project, program or special event by one or all of the following:

• Social media mentions
• Website
• Newsletter 
• Displaying the County's approved sponsorship poster
  • Download the recognition of sponsorship guidelines 
  • Download the County approved sponsor poster

The final report form is part of the funding requirements and due no later than 60 days after completion of your approved project, program or special event.

A final report form must be submitted with photographs and / or video.

Organizations with an outstanding final report form for a grant from a previous year will not be eligible.

• Fill out a final report for 2024 online
• Download a final report form for 2024

Grant applications must address one of the following priorities:

• aging well
• inclusion and diversity
• connection and engagement

Community-based projects are eligible to receive grant funding for a one-year period. 

To be considered for funding, the organization or group must currently serve Leduc County residents AND identify as one of the following:

• A not-for-profit organization, such as a seniors centre, recreation group, cultural club or community hall group.
• A coalition, network, committee or group of individuals committed to working together.
• A for-profit organization, provided that the nature and intent of the activity is non-commercial and does not generate profit.

Partnerships between multiple groups or organizations are encouraged. 

Applications will be accepted from Jan. 2 to Jan. 31, 2024.

Beginning Jan. 2, apply online below or download and submit a paper copy. Applications will be accepted from Jan. 2 to Jan. 31, 2024.

Apply online

Review the seniors grant program funding guidelines 

To discuss your idea prior to applying, reach out to Sara Russell at 780-955-6424 or sara@leduc-county.com.