The County of Grande Prairie will open applications for Community Capital Grants on August 1st.
Organizations that deliver recreation or cultural services to county residents are encouraged to apply for the program which provides funding supplements for improvements and repairs to their facility.
According to the county, community groups can apply for two grant options- up to 50 per cent of project costs to a maximum of $50K to improve or repair a physical facility, or funding for projects valued at more than $100K for new construction, rehabilitation, repairs, or improvements.
Last year, county council approved $8.7 million in community contributions and grants, including $3.3 million in Capital grants.
Among last year’s recipients, the La Glace and District Agricultural Society received $1.5 million over three years for the Tamarack Recreation Centre, $551K over four years went to the Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park for equipment replacement, and $25K went to the Teepee Creek School Booster Club for a new playground.
Applications open up on August 1st of this year and the last day to submit applications is September 15th, 2024. More information on the application process and eligibility requirements is available by calling (780)-532-9727.
