This grant program allocates roughly CA $200,000 to CA $280,000 annually to support initiatives that enhance community life across Alberta. It is open to registered charities, qualified donees, grassroots organizations, and community groups serving Westlock and neighboring rural municipalities. A range of grant streams is available—including priorities‑based funding, capital improvement support, resilience enhancement in rural contexts, literacy and learning efforts, youth-led activities, and small catalyst grants to spark local engagement.
Grant amounts typically range from a few thousand dollars to as much as CA $25,000 per project, depending on the stream and scope. The funds are intended to help communities build connection, bolster health and wellness, support education and literacy, foster youth leadership, strengthen rural capacity, and upgrade community infrastructure or facilities. From sports programs to heritage preservation, food security, recreational development, and educational outreach, the grants aim to uplift quality of life through both small-scale events and more substantial infrastructure projects.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, community groups, and youth-led teams (often in partnership with registered charities). Individuals cannot apply directly, but may participate via youth initiatives.
By offering flexible funding aligned with locally identified priorities, the opportunity supports both immediate impact projects and longer‑term collaborations. Interested groups are encouraged to prepare for annual cycles and explore how their ideas align with these broad granting themes.
