Do you belong to a community art, culture or recreation group? Do you need funding to launch a new program or event?
Leduc County is committed to providing funding support to not-for-profit organizations to enrich and enhance our communities through events, programs and services, access to physical activity and increased inclusion to participants who may face recreation constraints.
1. Arts and Culture - funding opportunity for the development of low-cost, sustainable, arts and culture related events, programs and services that are available to and benefit all Leduc County residents.
2. Recreation and Sport - funding for projects, programs and special events available to all Leduc County residents to support physical and social environments, affordable access to physical activity and increased inclusion to participants who may face recreation constraints.
Eligible arts, culture, recreation or sport grants may include, but are not limited to:
3. Operating assistance - community groups or facilities already receiving operating assistance, special event or project funding from Leduc County, the Village of Warburg, the towns of Thorsby, Calmar and Devon and the cities of Beaumont and Leduc are not eligible.
Applications are open from September 3 to 30, 2024
Applications are accepted online, by email, mail or in-person on or before September 30 to the Parks and Recreation department. Email applications and supporting documents to recgrants@leduc-county.com.
For more information, please email recgrants@leduc-county.com or call 780-955-6410.
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
Ineligible organizations
Ineligible expenses
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Application process |
The following must be included with your completed application:
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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:
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Funding guidelines and sponsorship recognition |
Funding guidelinesCommunity groups receiving funds from the Community Association grant program must adhere to the grant funding guidelines. They must:
Sponsorship recognitionThe 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:
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Final report form |
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. |
Apply for the Community Association Grant
The seniors grant program supports projects, programs and events that enrich the quality of life and enhance the health and well-being of seniors within Leduc County. The program is designed to provide funding support to organizations and volunteer groups who will create opportunities for Leduc County seniors to connect, engage and contribute to their communities. For the purpose of this grant, the term “senior” will refer to any person of, or over the age of 55.
Eligible organizations or groups can apply for funding for projects, programs and events that are either led by seniors or driven by seniors’ ideas and interests. Leduc County will distribute a total of $15,000 of funding between suitable applicants for the senior grant program. The amount of funding per request is not capped; however, we suggest requesting an amount that is consistent with the size of the project/program/event and the number of people positively impacted. Projects, programs and events must be provided to seniors within Leduc County.
Applications will be accepted from Jan. 2 to Jan. 31, 2024.
Program objectives |
Grant applications must address one of the following priorities:
Community-based projects are eligible to receive grant funding for a one-year period. |
Eligibility |
To be considered for funding, the organization or group must currently serve Leduc County residents AND identify as one of the following:
Partnerships between multiple groups or organizations are encouraged. |
Apply for seniors grant program funding |
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. 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. |
The Government of Alberta offers a variety of grants and funding opportunities for community groups across the province. Review and apply for the following grant programs through the Government of Alberta: