Grants & Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities
Operating & Capital Grant Funding
Not-for-profit organizations and Registered Societies looking to strengthen and grow services within Big Lakes County may apply for an operating and/or capital grant from the County once per year for the following year. Council assesses each application with a focus on the impact and social well-being based on the impact of our County.
Operating and Capital grant applications are accepted once annually with a deadline of October 31.
Operating & Capital Grant Funding Application
Sponsorships & Donations
Not-for-profit organizations, registered societies, and annual events may request funding once per calendar year directly tied to the event’s operations. Big Lakes County’s Sponsorship and In-Kind Donation requests must be submitted 30 days prior to the event.
Events & Sponsorship Grant Application
Business Refurbishment Program
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.
Business Refurbishment Program Form
Return of Service Bursary
The Return of Service Bursary Policy 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. All applicants will be dealt with in a courteous and timely manner.
Return of Service Bursary Application
Community Futures Beautification Loan Program
Businesses can access interest-free loans for a term of 3 years to participate in community beautification efforts. Once a business has accessed a loan and successfully paid off the initial loan, it can access an additional loan for more improvements under community beautification if additional funds are available. Home-based businesses will need to be assessed to determine if they qualify.
For more information, please call our office at 780-523-5955.
Veterinary Bursary
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.
Veterinary Bursary Application – Licensed Vets
Veterinary Bursary Application – Students
