Green Community Grant Program

• Green Community Grant - Detailed Budget Worksheet
• The agreement requested by email after you submit your application

Who is eligible?

• A federally or provincially registered non-profit society or charitable organization operating in St. Albert
• A school located in St. Albert
• A community group of two or more St. Albert citizens who have come together for the purpose of undertaking an eligible project, either independently or with a business or government partner in the community

Who is not eligible

• For-profit projects
• Completed projects
• Projects already started before applying
• Applicants who have not met prior grant reporting or repayment requirements

Eligible expenses

• Rental or purchase of equipment and supplies required to complete the project
• Wages for professional services
• Printing of brochures and educational material, and advertising via radio, newspaper, signage, or banners
• Facility rental fees for special events
• Travel, accommodation, and meal costs for instructors and speakers, and native trees and shrubs for planting projects

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Landscaping or outdoor furniture funding requests for beautifying property, including picnic tables or fencing materials to close off an area
• Non-native plants, shrubs, and trees

Eligible geographic areas

• St. Albert, Alberta

• Environmental benefit to St. Albert and its residents
• No duplication of existing public or private programs
• Project takes place primarily in St. Albert
• Community partnership and collaboration
• Leverages funding from other sources

• Step 1: Confirm project eligibility
  • Contact the City’s Environment Coordinator to discuss the project idea before applying.
  • Confirm that the project aligns with the program’s environmental objectives.
• Step 2: Gather application information
  • Prepare organization details, project description, objectives, and timeframe.
  • Prepare project cost estimates, budget information, and projected revenue from other sources.
  • Obtain permission if the project will take place on public land.
• Step 3: Submit the online application
  • Complete the application form through the City of St. Albert’s online portal.
  • Submit the application before the annual deadline.
• Step 4: Provide follow-up information
  • Watch for an email with directions for sending additional information.
  • Send the requested supporting information to complete the application.

• Applications are reviewed by staff after submission
• The Environmental Advisory Committee reviews and approves funding allocations
• Applicants may be contacted for follow-up if needed
• After you submit your application, you will receive an email request to fill out and submit the agreement to civicgrants@stalbert.ca
• A final report is required after project completion and must be submitted within 60 days of project completion

• Applicants must contact the City’s Environment Coordinator before applying.
• Successful applicants must submit a final report within 60 days of project completion.
• A minimum of six photos is required for the final report.
• Projects may receive funding on an annual basis, but renewal is not guaranteed.