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Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment Grant Program
Funding for community recreation and cultural initiatives
Latest source updateLast Update: September 30, 2026Latest change: The revised grant policy adds new applicant eligibility rules, application requirements, and project conditions for the Community Recreation, Art, Culture and Heritage Investment Grant Program.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 30, 2026
Latest change: The revised grant policy adds new applicant eligibility rules, application requirements, and project conditions for the Community Recreation, Art, Culture and Heritage Investment Grant Program.
Grant policy update
The Community Recreation, Art, Culture and Heritage Investment Grant Policy dated February 10, 2026 adds new rules for who may apply, including limits on individuals and specific conditions for organizations, educational institutions, and geographic eligibility. It also states that organizations may submit multiple applications but can receive only one successful grant per fiscal year. The policy adds detailed application requirements, including registration evidence, financial statements in some cases, budgets, fundraising details, and required supporting information for certain requests. It also introduces new activity and expense conditions and exclusions for several grant categories, including written support requirements and restrictions on what can be funded.
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $20,000 to support recreation, arts, culture, heritage, and community event initiatives in Cold Lake. It funds eligible programs, events, equipment, travel, leadership training, and other community investment activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Cold Lake
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- New or revived recreation and cultural events or programs
- Community events and tournaments
- Major tourism-related events and bid proposals
- Travel to athletic or cultural competitions
- Arts, culture, heritage, and screen-based production initiatives
Documents Needed
- Application form and information from the links below
- Copy of the organization’s registration certificate showing their current directors and authorities
- The organization’s last audited financial statements or the most recent financial statements submitted to Alberta Corporate Registry, whichever is more recent, for any requests for funding exceeding 2,500, except where a structured fundraising package is being used
- A detailed budget
- A detailed formal fundraising package for structured fundraising and/or sponsorship requests
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Educational institutions
- Private businesses
- Indigenous communities neighbouring Cold Lake
Who is not eligible
- Individuals that are residents of the City of Cold Lake and residents of Wards 5 and 6 of the M.D. of Bonnyville No. 87
Eligible expenses
- Project or event costs directly tied to the approved initiative
- Equipment purchase or repair
- Travel and accommodation for eligible activities
- Training or development costs for leaders, coaches, or officials
- Fundraising-related costs where allowed by the program
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Administrative costs such as personnel expenses, non-program related fundraising expenses and/or legal fees, wages or salaries
- Religious or political activities
- Debt retirement, depreciation, retroactive or deficit funding
- Expenditures for a program, event, training or travel that has already occurred
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Cold Lake
- Wards 5 and 6 of the M.D. of Bonnyville No. 87
- Indigenous communities neighbouring Cold Lake
Selection criteria
- Eligibility of the application under the selected grant stream
- Community benefit and alignment with program goals
- Economic benefit to the community, where relevant
- Completeness of the application and supporting information
- Committee review and recommendation to Council
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose the grant stream
- Select the grant category that matches your project or event.
- Confirm the requested amount is within the policy guidelines.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out the application form with organization and project details.
- Prepare the required budget and supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed application to the City of Cold Lake by the monthly deadline.
- Make sure it is received at least 30 days before the event or funding need.
- Step 4: Review and presentation
- The Community Grant Advisory Committee reviews the application.
- You may be required to attend a committee meeting to present and answer questions.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Community Grant Advisory Committee.
- The committee makes a recommendation to Council.
- Council may approve or decline the application.
- Applicants may be asked to attend a committee meeting to answer questions.
- Final grant reports may be reviewed after funding is received.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed monthly by the Community Grant Advisory Committee.
- Applicants may be required to attend a committee meeting to speak to the application.
- Final grant reports may be reviewed as part of the program criteria.
- Organizations are limited to one successful grant application per fiscal year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment Grant Program Program
What is the Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment Grant Program?
This program provides up to $20,000 to support recreation, arts, culture, heritage, and community event initiatives in Cold Lake. It funds eligible programs, events, equipment, travel, leadership training, and other community investment activities.
How much funding can be received?
Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment Grant Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment Grant Program program, you must:
Project must support community recreation or culture
Applicant must match an eligible grant stream
Application must be complete and on time
What expenses are eligible under Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment Grant Program?
New or revived recreation and cultural events or programs
Community events and tournaments
Major tourism-related events and bid proposals
Travel to athletic or cultural competitions
Arts, culture, heritage, and screen-based production initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment Grant Program?
You can contact City of Cold Lake by email at tdimion@coldlake.com or by phone at 780-594-4494.
Where is the Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment Grant Program available?
The Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment Grant Program program is available the province of Alberta.