Open
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides limited financial support for initiatives, events, and programs that activate downtown Lethbridge. Funding can support new and innovative activities in downtown spaces, including projects in Galt Gardens.
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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 : 15,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Initiatives, events, and programs that activate downtown spaces.
- Projects that bring new activity to underutilized or vacant public and private spaces.
- New and innovative downtown events.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Project budget
- Final report
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses
- Non-profit organizations
- Individuals partnered with a business or non-profit
Who is not eligible
- Individuals without a business or non-profit partner.
- Projects whose main purpose is fundraising.
- Online or digital-only proposals.
Eligible expenses
- Third-party services, including entertainment and professional security.
- Honorariums for external volunteers, up to $15 per hour.
- Rental equipment needed for the event.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Prizes, gift cards, alcohol, and merchandise for resale.
- Retroactive expenses and accumulated deficits.
- Administrative and project wages or salaries.
- In-kind expenses, including self-charged space rental.
- Land or building purchases, and capital costs not required for the event.
Eligible geographic areas
- Downtown Lethbridge
- Civic Precinct
- Warehouse District
- 13 St N area
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Heart of Our City Committee.
- Funding decisions are made in January.
- Successful applicants receive 60% of the approved amount first.
- The final 40% is released after the final report is submitted and accepted.
- Grant decisions are final and non-negotiable.
Additional information
- Applications were open for 2026 events only.
- Successful applicants must submit a final report after the event.
- Final report approval is required for the final payment.
- All decisions are final and non-negotiable.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant. 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 Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant?
This program provides limited financial support for initiatives, events, and programs that activate downtown Lethbridge. Funding can support new and innovative activities in downtown spaces, including projects in Galt Gardens.
How much funding can be received?
Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant program?
To be eligible for the Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant program, you must:
Business, non-profit, or partnered individual
Downtown Lethbridge location
Outdoor, public-facing activity
What expenses are eligible under Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant?
Initiatives, events, and programs that activate downtown spaces.
Projects that bring new activity to underutilized or vacant public and private spaces.
New and innovative downtown events.
Where is the Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant available?
The Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant?
Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant is funded by City of Lethbridge