Grants

Grant details

A maximum of $44,000 base funding is available. Applicants may apply for either an operating assistance grant or a special event/program grant

• $1,000 per year for operation assistance grants
• $2,000 per year for special event/program grants

The maximum base funding may not all be distributed if there is not enough suitable applicants that meets eligibility or criteria requirements

Eligibility

Projects granted with funding must meet the following criteria:

• Applications 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
• Special events and projects must be must take place within the four regional recreation zones (New Sarepta, Calmar, Thorsby and Warburg)
• Special events or projects must be publicly advertised and available to residents of Leduc County
• Applicants must provide an operating grant or special event or project budget information
• Applicants may apply for either an operating grant or a special event/project grant. Only one application will be considered in a given year
• Any organization or group that is not in good standing with Leduc County may be ineligible for funding

Eligible groups and projects include, but are not limited to:

• recreation, athletic and cultural clubs
• community hall groups
• community events

Ineligible organizations:

• Municipalities
• For-profit organizations 
• Programs or facilities that already receive operating assistance, special event or project funding from Leduc County
• Religious organizations, unless engaged in a significant project that benefits the entire community

Ineligible expenses:

• Projects currently funded through the school board
• Clubs/groups/organizations that are not open to the general public
• Facilities and projects already funded through recreation cost-share agreements between the County and the Village of Warburg, towns of Thorsby, Calmar and Devon and cities of Beaumont and Leduc
• Renovations
• Wages to support individuals
• Fundraising or administration costs
• Travel costs
• Retroactive program or event costs

Assessment criteria

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

• The special event or project must be must take place within the four regional recreation zones (New Sarepta, Calmar, Thorsby and Warburg).
• The special event or project is of community value and encourages the development of sports and recreation to a broad base of citizens.
• New or expanded opportunities for residents to participate in programs and/or services.
• Contribution to quality of life, community engagement and community development to Leduc County residents.
• Operating assistance priority will be given to new initiatives or groups.
• Viability and sustainability of the initiative.
• Organizational competence.

Please note that applications may not receive the full funding amount requested.

 Application process

The following must be included with your application:

• Organization's most recent financial statement
• Copy of minutes with the motion to submit this application 
• Current list of board or committee members
  • Fill out a final report form online
  • Download a final report form

• Plan for recognizing Leduc County as a funding organization, following the County's approved brand guidelines

Note:
• Applications submitted without this information will be considered incomplete.
• The final report form will require a copy of your operating assistance or special event/program description, budget, and any photos or supporting documents related to this grant. 
Fill out a final report form online
Download a final report form

Submissions for the Leduc County Regional Recreation and Sport grant program will be accepted from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30 2023. Completed applications are accepted online, by email, mail, or in-person at the Parks and Recreation department. Email applications and supporting documents to recgrants@leduc-county.com.

Grant details

A maximum of $15,000 base funding is available. You can apply for either an operating assistance grant or a special event/program grant. The maximum grant amount is:

• $1,000 per year for operation assistance grants
• $2,000 per year for special event/program grants

The maximum base funding may not all be distributed if there is not enough suitable applicants that meets eligibility or criteria requirements.

Eligibility

Your organization must meet the following criteria to be eligible for funding:

• Applications 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.
• Special events or programs must be publicly advertised and available to residents of Leduc County.
• The special event or program must take place in the Leduc County region.
• Applicants must provide operating assistance, special event or program budget information.
• Applicants may apply for either an operating grant or a special event/program grant. Only one application will be considered in a given year.
• Any organization or group that is not in good standing with Leduc County may be ineligible for funding.

Eligible arts and cultural programs may include:

• Visual arts: painting, drawing, ceramic, sculpture, crafts

• Media arts: film/video, photography, multi-media

• Performing arts: drama, music, dance, theatre

• Literacy arts: storytelling, creative writing, poetry

• Multicultural and heritage arts: cultural celebrations, festivals, fairs
• Educational arts: camps, youth programming (4H, Scouts)

Ineligible organizations:

• Municipalities
• For-profit organizations
• Programs or facilities that already receive operating assistance, special event or program funding from Leduc County
• Facilities and projects already funded through recreation cost-share agreements between the County and the Village of Warburg, towns of Thorsby, Calmar and Devon and cities of Beaumont and Leduc.
• Religious organizations, unless engaged in a significant project that benefits the entire community

Ineligible expenses:

• Wages to support individuals
• Fundraising or administration costs
• Travel costs
• Retroactive event or program costs

Assessment criteria

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

• The special event or program is of community value and encourages the development of arts, culture and/or heritage to a broad base of citizens

• New or expanded opportunities for residents to participate in special events, programs and/or services.
• Contribution to quality of life, community engagement and community development to Leduc County residents
• Operating assistance priority will be given to new initiatives or groups
• Viability and sustainability of the initiative
• Organizational competence
• Applications may not receive full funding amounts requested

Please note that applications may not receive the full funding amount requested.

Application process

• Organization's most recent financial statement
• Copy of minutes with the motion to submit this application 
• Current list of board or committee members
• Outstanding final report forms
• Fill out a final report form online
• Download a final report form
• Plan for recognizing Leduc County as a funding organization, following the County's approved brand guidelines

Note:
• Applications submitted without this information will be considered incomplete.
• The final report form will require a copy of your operating assistance or special event/program description, budget, and any photos or supporting documents related to this grant. 
Fill out a final report form online
Download a final report form

Submissions for the Leduc County Arts and Culture grant program will be accepted from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30 2023. Completed applications are accepted online, by email, mail, or in-person at the Parks and Recreation department. Email applications and supporting documents to recgrants@leduc-county.com.

Programs must:

• Support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
• Promote volunteerism among the senior population and other generations.
• Engage seniors in the community through programming and events.

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

To be eligible, you must be one of the following:

1. Not-for-profit organization
2. Organizations or groups that currently serve Leduc County residents
3. Coalition, network or committee
4. For-profit organization, provided that the nature and intent of the activity is non-commercial and does not generate profit

Organizations may only submit one application per project. 

Eligible projects must:

1. Be no longer than one-year long.
2. Meet at least one program objective.
3. Have seniors leading or playing a vital role in its planning and/or delivery.
4. Seek to benefit seniors and communities.
5. Demonstrate cost effectiveness.
6. Be provided to Leduc County residents.

Examples of eligible projects include but are not limited to:

• Community social dinners, luncheons and coffee events targeted to seniors.
• Recreation and health programming for seniors, such as fitness classes or paint nights.
• Intergenerational activities to support seniors, youth and adult engagement.
• Transportation to facilities or programs, such as pools or farmer's markets. 
• Community programming that is developed by seniors, which allows them to work together towards a successful event.

Applications will be accepted from Jan. 2 to Jan. 31, 2023.

Beginning Jan. 2, apply online below or download and submit a paper copy*. Applications will be accepted from Jan. 2 to Jan. 31, 2023.

Apply online Download an application form

Review the seniors grant program funding guidelines

*Paper copies may be mailed or hand delivered to Leduc County Parks and Recreation, located in the Community and Operations Centre at 1105 5 Street, Nisku, AB T9E 2X3.

If you require assistance with the seniors grant program or application process, contact Andrea Oneski at 780-770-9264 or Andrea@leduc-county.com.