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Last Update: May 20, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,333
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Hinton, Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program supports one-time initiatives in Hinton and area through monetary or in-kind contributions. It is intended for community, economic, and other public-benefit activities, with funding from the Council Contingency Fund.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,333 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Hinton
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- One-time community initiatives
- One-time economic development initiatives
- Community, environmental, social, cultural, educational, and sporting activities
- Events, programs, projects, conferences, and start-ups
Documents Needed
- Completed Request Submission Form (Appendix A)
- Information about the initiative, including dates and location
- Request amount and type of support
- Information on the group’s contact person and details
- Information Report on Use of Funds (Appendix B) after completion
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Hinton and area non-profit groups
- Groups and organizers, including incorporated societies
Who is not eligible
- Governments and government agencies
- For-profit commercial and industrial businesses
- Intergovernmental or private-public partnership proposals
Eligible expenses
- Monetary contributions for one-time initiatives
- In-kind support such as equipment, labour, and Town services
- Free or reduced-rent use of Town facilities
- Town promotional items and recreation or transit passes
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Routine or ongoing operating expenses
- Requests already receiving a monetary contribution from the Town
Eligible geographic areas
- Hinton
- Surrounding area
Processing and Agreement
- Administration screens requests against the mandatory criteria.
- Eligible requests are scheduled for a Regular Meeting of Council if needed.
- Administration prepares a report with recommendations and funding context.
- Council decides whether to approve, redirect, or receive the request for information.
- If approved, payment is processed and a use-of-funds report must be submitted.
Additional information
- The program is for one-time, emergent initiatives in Hinton and area.
- Requests are reviewed under the One-Off Financial Request Policy.
- An Information Report on Use of Funds must be filed after completion.
- Applications may be redirected to other Town support streams if appropriate.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the One-Off Financial Request Program
What is the One-Off Financial Request?
This program supports one-time initiatives in Hinton and area through monetary or in-kind contributions. It is intended for community, economic, and other public-benefit activities, with funding from the Council Contingency Fund.
How much funding can be received?
One-Off Financial Request Funds up to $3,333 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the One-Off Financial Request program?
To be eligible for the One-Off Financial Request program, you must:
One-time initiative only
Must benefit Hinton and area
Submitted 7+ days before Council
What expenses are eligible under One-Off Financial Request?
One-time community initiatives
One-time economic development initiatives
Community, environmental, social, cultural, educational, and sporting activities
Events, programs, projects, conferences, and start-ups
Who can I contact for more information about the One-Off Financial Request?
You can contact Town of Hinton by email at cshantz@hinton.ca or by phone at 780-817-0779.
Where is the One-Off Financial Request available?
The One-Off Financial Request program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the One-Off Financial Request a grant, loan, or tax credit?
One-Off Financial Request is a Other Support