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Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment Grant Program
Funding for community recreation and cultural initiatives
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Cold Lake, Alberta
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
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Cold Lake
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
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
- Completed application form
- Certified corporate search showing current directors and authorities
- Letter of support from the organization
- Budget with costs and fundraising strategy
- Additional documents may be required depending on the grant type
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Private businesses
- Educational institutions
- Indigenous communities neighbouring Cold Lake
Who is not eligible
- Individuals, unless supported by a non-profit sponsor where allowed
- Organizations involved in tobacco, alcohol, or cannabis production
- Applicants seeking funding for religious or political activities
- Applicants for already completed programs, events, training, or travel
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, including personnel expenses, non-program fundraising expenses, and legal fees
- Wages and salaries
- Religious or political activities
- Debt retirement, depreciation, retroactive funding, or deficit funding
- Costs for activities that have 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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment Grant Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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.
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 Cranbrook by email at none 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.
Is the Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment Grant Program is a Grant and Funding