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Community Grants

Westlock County Council recognizes the contribution residents make to their community by delivering a service, recreation or leisure activity through local Community Centers within Westlock County.  It is the intention of Westlock County to support these volunteer agencies and local service groups that support community growth, through construction, upgrades or re-development enhancing the lifespan of public use facilities through this grant funding policy. The following will guide and govern decisions made by the County about how funds within its control are used to invest in our community each financial year.

Westlock County Community, Facility, Recreation and Tourism Grant Program

Fall Deadline: Friday, September 27, 2024 at 4:30pm 


The Westlock County Community Grant Program will award funding under several categories of support including but not limited to:

  • Community Events
  • Equipment and Leadership Grants
  • Gravel, Project, Capital and Operating Grants
  • Major Community/Tourism Events 

Applications deadlines have been amended from an annual deadline to quarterly deadlines as follows:

  • Winter Deadline: 4:30pm on the last Friday of March
  • Spring Deadline: 4:30pm on the last Friday of May
  • Summer Deadline: 4:30pm on the last Friday of August
  • Fall Deadline: 4:30pm on the last Friday of September

Applications will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Community Grant Advisory Committee and recommendations made at a Regular Meeting of Council. Applicants will be notified within 60 days of each grant deadline of the outcome of their applications.

Please read updated Policy 7300-001 for more information or call the Community Services Coordinator at 780-307-0582.  

Community Grant Application (Fillable)

Community Grant Reporting Package



Recipients of the 2024 Community Grants

  • Healthy Families Healthy Futures
  • STARS
  • Busby Community League
  • Jarvie Community Council
  • Long Island Lake Natural Area
  • Long Island Lake Society


Federal and Provincial Grants for Community Groups 

The Government of Alberta offers a variety of grants and funding opportunities for community groups across the province. Review and apply for the following grant programs through the Government of Alberta:

The Government of Canada also offers a variety of grant opportunities.


Other Community Grants - Ongoing unless otherwise stated


Westlock County Youth Assistant Grant

Westlock County contributes to local individuals and organizations that have progressed in their activity to the Zone, Provincial, National or International Level for youths 18 years of age or under.  

Youth Travel Assistant Grant Policy

Youth Travel Assistant Grant Application



Scholarships

Westlock County Scholarship Grant

In recognition of the importance of education to the future well-being of rural communities, Westlock County wishes to financially support students attending a recognized post secondary institution in Alberta and who have not previously received a scholarship award from Westlock County.

Submit a letter about yourself including:

  • What community you are from and for how long you have been there
  • What you are going to school for and how that relates to rural communities
  • Include your academic performance, community involvement and citizenship, and admission letter to post-secondary institution

More information can be found by clicking on the Policy Guidelines below. 

Deadline is August 31 of each calendar year.

Scholarship Grant Policy Guidelines


RMA Scholarship

In recognition of the importance of an educated population to the future well-being of rural communities, the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) established the RMA Scholarship Program (previously Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties) in 1995. The RMA Scholarship Program is designed to encourage young rural Albertans to pursue further education, and thereby enhance the ability of these young people to make meaningful contributions to their communities in subsequent years. Through the Scholarship Program, the RMA provides funding assistance to one student in each of the five RMA geographic districts each year. View the RMA Scholarship Program website for eligibility and application information.


AAAF Memorial Bursary

The Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen, as an ongoing tribute to active or retired AAAF members who pass away, and in the spirit of continuing education valued by our Association, created the AAAF Memorial Bursary. The bursary is intended for Alberta students continuing their education at a College or University. Students must be enrolled in an agricultural or environmental science program. There is a $1000 bursary available in each calendar year for each of the 5 provincial regions of the Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen. View the AAAF website for eligibility and application information.