Awards and Grants
Westlock County acknowledges the outstanding contributions of our community members and organizations that help to make our community such an amazing place. There are a variety of grants and awards available for members of our community.
Westlock County Community Awards
The Westlock County Annual Community Awards Program’s goal is to applaud people who are making a positive difference in their neighborhoods and inspire others to think about how they might contribute to the community. There are three categories available. For program guidelines and nomination form, please click here.
Youth Assistance Grant
Westlock County is pleased to contribute to local individuals and organizations that have progressed in their activity to the Zone, Provincial, National or International level. For program guidelines and application, please click here.
Westlock County Scholarship
In recognition of the importance of education to the future well-being of rural communities, Westlock County wishes to financially support first-year students attending a recognized post secondary institution in Alberta. For more information on the Scholarship Program, please click here.
AAMDC Scholarship
The Alberta Association of Municipal Districts & Counties (AAMDC) Scholarship Program is designed to encourage young rural Albertans to pursue further education and enhance the ability of young people to make meaningful contributions to their communities.
Through its scholarship program, the AAMDC provides funding assistance to five rural students each year (one student from each of the five AAMDC geographic districts).
This scholarship is available for Westlock County residents, registered to commence their first year of studies at a recognized post-secondary institution. View the AAMDC Scholarship Program website for eligibility and application information.
Westlock County Community Capital Grant
The Westlock County Community Capital Grant is intended to provide assistance to community organizations for capital projects that are open to the public without restrictions. These projects must enhance the community’s economic vitality, improve quality of life and/or maintain community assets in the area of sports, recreation, community wellness, parks, arts and culture.
Westlock County Community Capital Grant:
Guidelines
Application
Reporting
Westlock County Community Project Grant
The Westlock County Community Project Grant is intended to provide financial assistance to community organizations for projects that will enhance and enrich the community by providing a direct service to the community and are responsive to community needs and issues.
Westlock County Community Project Grant: