Grants & Funding Opportunities
Grants for Community Organizations
Big Lakes County offers grant funding opportunities to support community organizations in delivering programs and services that enhance the quality of life for residents. These grants aim to assist with operational needs, special projects, and events that benefit the community. Eligible organizations are encouraged to apply for funding to help bring their initiatives to life.
Big Lakes County believes in supporting local community organizations that benefit and improve life in the County. The purpose of this program is to establish guidelines for Operating and Capital grant funding for Non-Profit Organizations located in and serving Big Lakes County residents.
Operating and Capital grant applications are accepted once annually with an application deadline of October 31st for consideration in the following year.
To apply for this funding, please complete the application form below.
Community Organization Operating & Capital Grant Application
The purpose of this program is to establish guidelines for Emergency Capital grant funding for Non-Profit Organizations located in and serving Big Lakes County residents.
Emergency Capital Grant Funding is meant for capital projects that are emergent and pose an immediate risk to health, life, property, or the environment, if the project is not undertaken.
To apply for this funding, please complete the application form below.
Big Lakes County believes in supporting local community groups and events that benefit and improve life in the County. The purpose of this program is to establish guidelines for donation requests by Non-Profit Organizations. Big Lakes County sponsorships provide one-time donations in exchange for promoting the Big Lakes County brand within the community.
Non-Profit Organizations may request funding for sponsorship 30 business days prior to the event.
To apply for this funding, please complete the application form below.
Big Lakes County believes in supporting local community groups or organizations and ensuring a livable and vibrant County. The purpose of this program is to establish guidelines for Roadside & Hamlet cleanups within Big Lakes County.
Community Organizations may request to clean up a hamlet or up to 10 kilometers of roadside (both sides of the road). Requests must be submitted 30 business days prior to the event to allow for proper scheduling and advertising.
To apply for this funding, please complete the application form below.
Big Lakes County believes in supporting local businesses and encouraging entrepreneurs within its communities. The purpose of this program is to advance our local economic growth by encouraging pride in the success and potential of our local businesses by implementing a Business Enhancement Grant Program. An approved Small Business may receive a grant of up to 50% of the total enhancement upgrades to a maximum of $2,500.
The Return of Service Bursary Program was implemented to help incentivize post-secondary graduates to provide their skills and expertise within County boundaries following graduation. This policy is for residents within Big Lakes County boundaries who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in this policy and plan to pursue a career within our County’s boundaries following graduation.
Big Lakes County is offering:
$20,000 annually for a veterinarian.
$8,000 annually for a registered veterinary technologist.
$4,000 per year per student during their practicum placements or summer work in Big Lakes County.
Applicants must be committed to performing both acute and long-term livestock veterinary services, including herd health support, diagnostics, pregnancy and semen checking, and emergency care during peak seasons.
For more information, contact Big Lakes County’s Agricultural Fieldman at [email protected] or call 780-523-8249.
The scholarship recognizes the commitment and dedication of Junior Firefighters who actively contribute to their local fire service and community. Eligible participants may earn $750 per Service Year, with up to four (4) Service Years recognized, for a maximum scholarship value of $3,000.
Big Lakes County recognizes the contributions of regional and local Non-Profit Organizations with an agricultural and/or environmental focus and the benefits they provide. The Agricultural Grants to Organization Policy serves to establish guidelines for grant funding for Eligible Organizations located in or serving Big Lakes County residents.
To apply for this grant, please fill out the form below.
