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Community Culture Grants - Community Culture Development Fund
Funding for Red Deer arts and culture projects
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Community Culture Development Fund supports not-for-profit organizations delivering arts, culture, and heritage initiatives in Red Deer. It funds culture development and culture opportunities projects, with maximum support of $30,000 per year or $3,000 per application.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Red Deer
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of new cultural programs and services
- Delivery of arts, culture, and heritage projects
- Production of community-based special events or festivals
- Capacity-building and training activities for cultural service providers
- One-time or pilot cultural events and emergency project responses
Documents Needed
- Completed grant application form
- Project budget form
- Proof of filing from Alberta Corporate Registry
- Most recent financial statements
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered not-for-profit organizations
- Organizations delivering arts, culture, or heritage initiatives
- Organizations based in or serving Red Deer
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses
- Organizations primarily focused on fundraising
- Organizations focused on religious instruction
- Organizations focused on political advocacy
Eligible expenses
- Project delivery expenses
- Training and capacity-building costs
- Specialized equipment needed for cultural activities
- Administration and overhead costs, within limits
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fundraising projects or seed money for fundraising
- Religious instruction or political advocacy
- Major structures, renovations, office equipment, and furniture
- City-charged event costs such as facility rentals or street closures
- Expenses not directly related to the project
Eligible geographic areas
- Red Deer, Alberta
Selection criteria
- Alignment with CCDF outcomes
- Organizational capacity to deliver the project
- Project feasibility and planning
- Realistic budget and use of leveraged support
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Review the application guide.
- Complete the required forms and budget.
- Gather supporting documents.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send the application by email, mail/courier, or hand-delivery.
- Ensure the submission is complete and signed where required.
- Step 3: Confirm receipt
- Check that the application was received by Culture Services.
- Follow up if needed to confirm submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and may take up to 4 weeks for the Culture Opportunities Category.
- Eligible applications are assessed by a review committee.
- Successful applicants must sign an agreement before funds are released.
- Reporting is required during and after the funding period.
Additional information
- Two funding streams are available: Culture Development and Culture Opportunities.
- Applicants may apply in both categories in the same calendar year.
- Successful applicants must complete regular reporting.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Culture Grants - Community Culture Development Fund Program
What is the Community Culture Grants - Community Culture Development Fund?
The Community Culture Development Fund supports not-for-profit organizations delivering arts, culture, and heritage initiatives in Red Deer. It funds culture development and culture opportunities projects, with maximum support of $30,000 per year or $3,000 per application.
How much funding can be received?
Community Culture Grants - Community Culture Development Fund Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Culture Grants - Community Culture Development Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Culture Grants - Community Culture Development Fund program, you must:
Registered not-for-profit organization
Arts, culture, or heritage project in Red Deer
Aligned with CCDF outcomes
What expenses are eligible under Community Culture Grants - Community Culture Development Fund?
Development of new cultural programs and services
Delivery of arts, culture, and heritage projects
Production of community-based special events or festivals
Capacity-building and training activities for cultural service providers
One-time or pilot cultural events and emergency project responses
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Culture Grants - Community Culture Development Fund?
You can contact City of Red Deer by email at CultureMailbox@reddeer.ca.
Where is the Community Culture Grants - Community Culture Development Fund available?
The Community Culture Grants - Community Culture Development Fund program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Community Culture Grants - Community Culture Development Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Culture Grants - Community Culture Development Fund is a Grant and Funding