Big Lakes County’s Operating Grant program is available for eligible community organizations to assist with offsetting annual operating expenses. To be eligible, community organizations must be a registered society in good standing and must offer community services and programming in the areas of:
- Community Hall/Facility
- Recreation/Cultural Programming
- Museum/Heritage
- Seniors Programming
- Cemetery/Facility
Council Policy ADMIN-55 Grant Funding Policy governs this program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
- Community organizations who are a registered society within the province of Alberta
- Community organizations who have charitable status with the government of Canada
What do you need to apply?
- A complete application form (link below)
- Current Financial Statements, signed by two executed officers that have been approved by your organization at it’s AGM
- Most recent proof of filing
- Annual General Meeting minutes, from the year you’re applying
- Signed grant agreement (in the application form)
- Current years association budget
Eligible Activities
Big Lakes County uses a guideline to distribute funds based on the following priorities
- Maintenance of existing facilities
- Existing programming
- Intent to access matching grants
- New programming
Ineligible Activities
Funds cannot be used for expenses related to:
- Start-up costs
- Endowment funds
- Field trips for entertainment
- Land and facility purchase
- Vehicles
- Individual Sponsorships, prizes, gratuities, gifts, and awards
What you need to know
- Late applications will not be accepted
- Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding
- No retroactive payments will be made
Apply Online
Big Lakes County proudly offers grants to community non-profit organizations to assist in funding valued programming throughout the County. Apply for an Operating Grant online below or download an application and submit it in person, by mail, fax, or email to:
Attn: Grants Officer
Big Lakes County
5305 56 street, Box 239
High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0
P: 780 523 5955 F: 780 523 4227
Email: [email protected]
Contact
For more information, please refer to the Grant Funding Policy or contact the Grants Officer at 780-523-5955 or [email protected]
Deadline
The deadline to apply is October 31 of each year.
See the grant in action
Each year we fund approximately 30 community organizations throughout our County. To check out some examples of what some groups are doing, or to access these services yourself, click here and explore the tabs under the Community Driven Services – Maps tab on the right side of the page.